3 candidate stones, seeking opinions

[Juansito]

Hey folks,

So I have narrowed my search down to 3 stones. Please share your opinions and comments. I am a bit concerned about the girdles on stones #1 and #2.

#1)
Size - 1.53
Cut - Ideal AGS(0)
Color - H
Clarity - VS1
Table - 56.2
Depth - 61.3
Crown - 34.8
Pavilion - 40.6
Girdle - 1.3-3.4% (Thin)

#2)
Size - 1.51
Cut - Ideal AGS(0)
Color - H
Clarity - VS2
Table - 55.7
Depth - 61.8
Crown - 34.1
Pavilion - 40.7
Girdle - 1.4-4.4% (Thin)

#3)
Size - 1.51
Cut - Excellent GIA
Color - H
Clarity - VS1
Table - 59
Depth - 61.3
Crown - 33.0
Pavilion - 41.0
Girdle - 4.5% (Med - Slightly Thick)


Let me know what y''all think

-Juan

 

[ImpatientOne]

They all scored well on the HCA. Personally, I would rule out #3 due to the larger table, but that is just my preference.

Can you get photos? Aset images?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/20/2009 10:43:38 PM
Author:Juansito
Hey folks,

So I have narrowed my search down to 3 stones. Please share your opinions and comments. I am a bit concerned about the girdles on stones #1 and #2.

#1)
Size - 1.53
Cut - Ideal AGS(0)
Color - H
Clarity - VS1
Table - 56.2
Depth - 61.3
Crown - 34.8
Pavilion - 40.6
Girdle - 1.3-3.4% (Thin)

#2)
Size - 1.51
Cut - Ideal AGS(0)
Color - H
Clarity - VS2
Table - 55.7
Depth - 61.8
Crown - 34.1
Pavilion - 40.7
Girdle - 1.4-4.4% (Thin)

#3)
Size - 1.51
Cut - Excellent GIA
Color - H
Clarity - VS1
Table - 59
Depth - 61.3
Crown - 33.0
Pavilion - 41.0
Girdle - 4.5% (Med - Slightly Thick)


Let me know what y''all think

-Juan

Hi Juan,

The girdles are actually fine, no worries there. I like the first two best, any chance of an Idealscope image for these?

 

[stone-cold11]

Agree, thin is just fine, only in very/extremely thin you need to worry about. I also prefer the first 2.

 

[megeve]

Of the 3 stones, my choice is #1, should be a sparkler! Girdle is fine.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/21/2009 3:59:05 AM
Author: Stone-cold11
Agree, thin is just fine, only in very/extremely thin you need to worry about. I also prefer the first 2.

And just to expound on the above, very thin or extremely thin isn't always a problem if you have a trusted vendor or appraiser inspecting the diamonds. Sometimes a very thin or extremely thin area isn't of concern if it is in a non vulnerable area of the girdle or only measures in the microns.

 

[Juansito]

Unfortunately, I do not have access to any Idealscope images, nor will I be able to see any of the stones before making a purchase. But the vendor has a 30-day return policy and I''ve managed to locate an idealscope to examine whichever diamond I end up buying. Thanks for addressing my girdle concerns and for expressing your preferences. I will keep you posted.

Juan

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/21/2009 8:04:42 PM
Author: Juansito
Unfortunately, I do not have access to any Idealscope images, nor will I be able to see any of the stones before making a purchase. But the vendor has a 30-day return policy and I''ve managed to locate an idealscope to examine whichever diamond I end up buying. Thanks for addressing my girdle concerns and for expressing your preferences. I will keep you posted.

Juan

Sounds like a plan Juan!

 

[Juansito]

Hi again,

I have some crude Ideal scope images, both of the same stone. Any thoughts?

 

[Juansito]

Here the other one.

 

[stone-cold11]

Looks good.

 

[Lorelei]

Looks fine from what I can see Juan.

 

[Ellen]

Looks like a keeper!