0.3ct''s diamond, is it G/SI1 better than H/VS2?

[newnewyy]

I am looking for a beautiful diamond. But the budget is limited, so if the diamond is around 0.3 ct, should I go G/SI1 , or H/VS2?

Like this small size of diamond, Calarity and color, which one is more important? Well, the cut will be ideal for sure. Also with the EX polish and symetry.


And , is it good to have Fluorescence? I mean to make it whiter? How strong is it better to be when we chose the G or H color?

Thanks a lot.

 

[neatfreak]

Most people would prefer a higher color because that is visible whereas an eyeclean SI1 will look the same as an eyeclean VS2. But it is very important to make sure it's eyeclean.

You'll be fine without fluoro, your stone will be plenty white without it. If you really want it you'll only notice it if it's strong or very strong.

One thing you didn't mention is the cut, and an ideally cut stone is the most important piece of this whole equation.

 

[geckodani]

Date: 12/17/2008 3:02:15 PM
Author: neatfreak
Most people would prefer a higher color because that is visible whereas an eyeclean SI1 will look the same as an eyeclean VS2. But it is very important to make sure it''s eyeclean.

You''ll be fine without fluoro, your stone will be plenty white without it. If you really want it you''ll only notice it if it''s strong or very strong.

One thing you didn''t mention is the cut, and an ideally cut stone is the most important piece of this whole equation.

Ditto. I''d go for the higher color over the higher clarity. You just won''t notice the clarity, as long as the stone is eyeclean.

My diamond has no flour, and it''s gorgeous.

 

[Allison D.]

Date: 12/17/2008 2:53:08 PM
Author:newnewyy

Like this small size of diamond, Calarity and color, which one is more important? Well, the cut will be ideal for sure. Also with the EX polish and symetry.

At this size (30-pointers), there won''t likely be any distinguishable difference between G and H or between VS2 and SI1.

If budget is a consideration, you could likely go to H/I/maybe J and SI1/eyeclean SI2 with no visual sacrifice.

 

[Kelli]

In that size, I''d go lower in color. Small stones don''t show color like the honkers do. If it were mine, I''d go with J, and as low as you can go in clarity to keep it eye-clean. Many people like SI1 or 2. If you go with a greatly cut stone in a J SI2, you may be able to up the size a bit and the cut will keep it looking bright white and sparkly!

 

[musey]

Date: 12/17/2008 3:49:09 PM
Author: Allison D.

Date: 12/17/2008 2:53:08 PM
Author:newnewyy
Like this small size of diamond, Calarity and color, which one is more important? Well, the cut will be ideal for sure. Also with the EX polish and symetry.

At this size (30-pointers), there won''t likely be any distinguishable difference between G and H or between VS2 and SI1.

If budget is a consideration, you could likely go to H/I/maybe J and SI1/eyeclean SI2 with no visual sacrifice.

Allison speaks wisely...

 

[MMT]

I would go lower in color to get a larger diamond

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 12/17/2008 3:49:09 PM
Author: Allison D.

Date: 12/17/2008 2:53:08 PM
Author:newnewyy

Like this small size of diamond, Calarity and color, which one is more important? Well, the cut will be ideal for sure. Also with the EX polish and symetry.

At this size (30-pointers), there won''t likely be any distinguishable difference between G and H or between VS2 and SI1.

If budget is a consideration, you could likely go to H/I/maybe J and SI1/eyeclean SI2 with no visual sacrifice.

Ditto Alj.