3.68 size difference vs 3.18 ?

[bebe]

would you see much of a difference between 3.68 and 3.18? Round Brilliant

 

[denverboy]

in a short answer, yes. but are you talking 3.68 carats or mm diameter? either way, find the diameter of each stone, calculate the areas and divide them by each other to get a % difference and it''ll give you a feel for things. Another rule of thumb I''ve heard is that people can see a difference b/n a diameter difference of 0.1mm or more.

 

[Ellen]

Short answer, assuming both are ideal cut, yes.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 9/9/2008 8:30:35 PM
Author: Ellen
Short answer, assuming both are ideal cut, yes.

Ditto.

 

[bebe]

Date: 9/9/2008 8:23:35 PM
Author: denverboy
in a short answer, yes. but are you talking 3.68 carats or mm diameter? either way, find the diameter of each stone, calculate the areas and divide them by each other to get a % difference and it'll give you a feel for things. Another rule of thumb I've heard is that people can see a difference b/n a diameter difference of 0.1mm or more.

I've only seen the 3.18 and considering the 3.68, but of course the price difference is huge, over 30K. And then you ask yourself is the price jump worth it , for
just that small amount of stone? 3.18 cts vs 3.68 cts.

totally confused.

 

[MissGotRocks]

It''s a half carat size difference. I do think you would see it but would it be worth 30K? Not to me - unless I had money to burn!

What are your thoughts on the difference?

 

[hlmr]

Anything that is over 3 carats will be huge, anyway you cut it!

Personally, I would save myself the difference in $ and go with the 3.18. Of course, your heart may only pitter patter to the beat of the 3.68, in which case I would say, go for it!!

 

[bebe]

I never thought I''d be looking at a RB, much less one that "small". It is a gorgeous stone, but it''s also a "H" SI1, and I''ve got hangups on that.

I''m very disappointed in the cushions I saw. Bleh! ha ha!
Even Harry Winston was a disappointment, I''m not kidding!

What is it that PS has done to me!! Does it make all of us think we have to have perfection and will settle for nothing less?

I only have a day or two to make this decision. Very tough.

 

[fleur-de-lis]

Date: 9/9/2008 8:20:13 PM
Author:bebe
would you see much of a difference between 3.68 and 3.18? Round Brilliant

I''m going to disagree a little bit. I think one can easily tell the difference side-by-side, but generally speaking, a person who sees a 3.18 carat says to himself, "Wow! That''s a pretty big ring! Nice!", whereas the person who sees a 3.68 carat says to himself... "Wow! That''s a pretty big ring! Nice!"

f-d-l

 

[MMT]

For the price difference I would stick with the 3.18. That sounds huge to me anyway.

 

[bebe]

Just for a side note, the 3.18 RB looked just as large, or close to the same size as the 4.01 cushions I was looking at. Side by side, the RB blew the cushions away.

but this is a mind game for me. just never thought I''d be looking at a RB, but now that I have seen a good one, it would have to be perfect. This 3.18 is finely cut, but it''s the H and SI1 that is bugging me. And the size, I was hoping I could go a bit larger, but apparently there is little to select from that is that well cut. Grrrr.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 9/9/2008 9:44:56 PM
Author: bebe
Just for a side note, the 3.18 RB looked just as large, or close to the same size as the 4.01 cushions I was looking at. Side by side, the RB blew the cushions away.

but this is a mind game for me. just never thought I''d be looking at a RB, but now that I have seen a good one, it would have to be perfect. This 3.18 is finely cut, but it''s the H and SI1 that is bugging me. And the size, I was hoping I could go a bit larger, but apparently there is little to select from that is that well cut. Grrrr.

Then I would get ther 3.18

 

[CharmyPoo]

I am not sure if it is Pricescope that makes us a little obsessed or is it the nature of many pricescope members. I am obsessive and a perfectionist in general so Pricescope just supports me in meeting the objective. I am finding that the whole diamond purchase is a little tough for me. First, we can''t just do our own search and make sure we are on top of every new diamond that comes out. Every search engine is a little different and some of the best diamonds never even hit the search engines. We have to trust in the vendor we select and the connections they have. It isn''t right for us to work with numerous vendors to ensure we get the most options.

I am sure you will find what you are looking for. It might take a while .. but it''s there somewhere. Good luck!

 

[LGK]

One of my favorite customers has a 3 ct round brilliant. (She always is talking about her dream 5 carater, so it's not just pricescopers who get DSS!) I have a 3.55 ct OEC. She has had us compare rings several times, and it's not real easy to see the size difference even side by side- I let her put mine on right above hers and yeah, if you looked closely mine was bigger. But when you're talking rounds in that size range? They're all pretty huge looking.

When the two rings weren't side by side on one finger, and I just see her walking around shopping, I don't look at her ring and think "Oh, it's big but obviously not as big as mine"- it just looks like a ginormous stone and gorgeous, and indeed, the first time I saw her I would have guessed her stone was larger than mine- she has less going on with her setting, and I think that accentuates her gorgeous diamond well.

For a $30K difference, I'd go with the smaller one.

 

[kcoursolle]

There''s a difference, but not a really big one. I''d stick with the 3.18 for that price difference, ouch!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Date: 9/9/2008 9:44:56 PM
Author: bebe
Just for a side note, the 3.18 RB looked just as large, or close to the same size as the 4.01 cushions I was looking at. Side by side, the RB blew the cushions away.

but this is a mind game for me. just never thought I''d be looking at a RB, but now that I have seen a good one, it would have to be perfect. This 3.18 is finely cut, but it''s the H and SI1 that is bugging me. And the size, I was hoping I could go a bit larger, but apparently there is little to select from that is that well cut. Grrrr.

bebe
are you talking about the 3.18 ct at GOG? if yes, you can''t find a better SI 1 stone

 

[Ellen]

I personally wouldn't pay that for the difference, but then I'm not a real size gal.

fdl pretty much summed it up!

 

[bebe]

Date: 9/10/2008 3:25:43 AM
Author: Dancing Fire

Date: 9/9/2008 9:44:56 PM
Author: bebe
Just for a side note, the 3.18 RB looked just as large, or close to the same size as the 4.01 cushions I was looking at. Side by side, the RB blew the cushions away.

but this is a mind game for me. just never thought I''d be looking at a RB, but now that I have seen a good one, it would have to be perfect. This 3.18 is finely cut, but it''s the H and SI1 that is bugging me. And the size, I was hoping I could go a bit larger, but apparently there is little to select from that is that well cut. Grrrr.

bebe
are you talking about the 3.18 ct at GOG? if yes, you can''t find a better SI 1 stone

Yes, I am. It is on hold for me. But again this stone has a center inclusion and scattered feathers all around the stone. I guess that is what is bugging me.
The price is great. A lot less than what we were prepared to pay. And the color, an H. ????
When I saw the cert online there were more inclusions all around the stone than what I saw at GOG. Hhmmm??

Ok, Dancing Fire.. tell me what you know/think about this stone. And be quick now! ( ) I need to make this decision!!

 

[sparklejunkie]

I recommend picking quality over size in a 3.0+ stone because color, cut and clarity are all amplified in larger stones. I went through a similar dilemma and finally settled on a 3.03 E VS2. People are not shy about complimenting me on the stone.

Also, for what it is worth, my jeweler said you do not receive true value for stones between 3.0 and 4.99. He recommended staying lower in the range or bumping to a 5 (in my dreams)!

Best wishes with your search.

 

[Richard Sherwood]

If both stones had identical ideal cut dimensions, the difference in size would be about a half millimeter.

However, if the larger stone happened to be a little deep, that half millimeter could disappear fast.

You need the measurements in order to compare. Then you''ve got other factors involved, such as whether both stones have good "edge to edge" brilliance. A stone with poor brilliance around the edge will appear smaller than it really is. An idealscope or ASET image can help you discern this.

Incidentally, a half carat increase in size does not account for 30k difference in price. There must be other factors involved.

 

[BKDJ]

Date: 9/10/2008 8:48:03 AM
Author: Richard Sherwood

Incidentally, a half carat increase in size does not account for 30k difference in price. There must be other factors involved.

My thoughts exactly.... The 3.18 MUST be a deeper cut, lower-grade color &/or clarity to have such a gap in price.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/10/2008 10:20:42 AM
Author: BKDJ


My thoughts exactly.... The 3.18 MUST be a deeper cut, lower-grade color &/or clarity to have such a gap in price.

It would be assumed the color and clarity are different. But if it''s at GOG, it''s almost undoubtedly a well cut stone, as in H&A EX/IDEAL cut.

 

[Mrs.Guz]

Yes, you can see a difference and if you have the extra $$ go for the bigger of the two!

Life is too short!

 

[AprilBaby]

I would save the difference and get a smaller stone and a new car!

 

[:)]

The difference is not that much for that weight once you get into stones that large - you really have to put them side by side to notice. Do you know the mm diameter of each stone?

 

[bebe]

The stone at GOG is a gorgeous stone. If anyone is looking for a RB that is a knockout - this is one to look at.
Take a look at it on the website.

In my heart, I couldn''t go that direction, though the stone was so nice, the H and SI1 were bothering me. Now I realize neither
were anything I should have been hung up on. The performance and cut of the stone are outstanding.

I''ve decided not to get this particular RB stone. In fact I bought something else that I feel very happy about.
Thanks for all the input. I was very anxious this and also more than confused!! Lesson learned, listen to your heart.

Big kudos to GOG, they are the best. No one will give you more time and attention than Jon. I learned a lot from him.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Date: 9/10/2008 10:26:51 PM
Author: bebe
The stone at GOG is a gorgeous stone. If anyone is looking for a RB that is a knockout - this is one to look at.
Take a look at it on the website.

In my heart, I couldn''t go that direction, though the stone was so nice, the H and SI1 were bothering me. Now I realize neither
were anything I should have been hung up on. The performance and cut of the stone are outstanding.

I''ve decided not to get this particular RB stone. In fact I bought something else that I feel very happy about.
Thanks for all the input. I was very anxious this and also more than confused!! Lesson learned, listen to your heart.

Big kudos to GOG, they are the best. No one will give you more time and attention than Jon. I learned a lot from him.

bebe...what you end up buying ?