3 Idealscope images--what do you guys think??

[kevRing8]

Hey all--what is your preference among the following 3 Idealscope images?

 

[pfunk]

#3

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I agree, #3.

But of course, things like color, clarity, size, and cost are factors to be considered, too.

 

[kevRing8]

Great, thanks guys. I received the commentary below from JA, which I was a bit surprised by:

358879 (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-358879) (1.01 J-VS2, $5,080) - The front-runner of the lineup, this J color diamond actually faces up closer to an I to the trained eye of the Gemologist! Its overall brilliance is excellent with very good fire and sparkle, making it visibly brightest and offering the best life.

362835 (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-362835) (1.03 ct J-VS1, $5,300) - Coming in a very close second, this true J color diamond faces up white but has more body warmth when compared side-by-side to 358879. The overall light return and brilliance is excellent, and this diamond faces up larger than 258879.

346112 (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-346112) (1.09 ct J-VS2, $5,250) - The third choice of this group, this true J color diamond faces up white. Its overall light return is good, but it is not as bright as the other options.



Do you think it's possible that they would try to emphasize diamonds that have been in their stock for a while? I noticed the first had a significantly older cert. Thanks again!

 

[pfunk]

Great, thanks guys. I received the commentary below from JA, which I was a bit surprised by:

358879 (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-358879) (1.01 J-VS2, $5,080) - The front-runner of the lineup, this J color diamond actually faces up closer to an I to the trained eye of the Gemologist! Its overall brilliance is excellent with very good fire and sparkle, making it visibly brightest and offering the best life.

362835 (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-362835) (1.03 ct J-VS1, $5,300) - Coming in a very close second, this true J color diamond faces up white but has more body warmth when compared side-by-side to 358879. The overall light return and brilliance is excellent, and this diamond faces up larger than 258879.

346112 (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-346112) (1.09 ct J-VS2, $5,250) - The third choice of this group, this true J color diamond faces up white. Its overall light return is good, but it is not as bright as the other options.



Do you think it's possible that they would try to emphasize diamonds that have been in their stock for a while? I noticed the first had a significantly older cert. Thanks again!

I know JA is pretty well respected and I'd like to think they'd give an honest side by side comparison. Having said that, if they own all these stones they would have reason to sell ones that have been in the inventory for awhile. If they called stones in I don't see why they'd need to push any particular stone. I would think their favorite would have worse contrast than the others with less noticeable arrows.

 

[periphery]

i would request for more specs as they are not shown in the links above and get a HCA score before deciding. the second diamond does have some specs, the crown/pavillion angles look good and the depth is <62o unlike the other 2 which also accounts for its slightly wider diameter. however there is a defect seen in the idealscope at 7 oclock

 

[kevRing8]

Thanks, pfunk. That's the impression that I got as well.

Periphery--what kind of defect do you think that is at 7 o'clock? I've attached some additional specs below:

 

[pfunk]

Thanks, pfunk. That's the impression that I got as well.

Periphery--what kind of defect do you think that is at 7 o'clock? I've attached some additional specs below:

The defect is the area under the table between the arrows at 7 oclock on the idealscope images. You may or may not be able to see that in real life viewing.

You can see the arrows on the first are not as bold and black, which is what I was referring to earlier when i mentioned less contrast.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Okay, it really helps to have the links to the stones. I am going to say that I almost always ignore what their people say. You know why? Because I think even when stones are too close to choose, they choose one anyway because they want you to buy something and leaving you with uncertainty is not as good a sales tactic.

So here is my analysis. The stones are three different sizes with #1 the smallest at around 6.4mm, then #2 at 6.5mm, and #3 at 6.6mm. Every mm counts. Looking at the diamond videos, I can see that #1 is slightly less tinted than the other two.

#1...higher J color, but smallest and HCA not quite as good as the others with 3 very goods

#2...VS1 and triple excellent but slight leakage in idealscope image (don't think it would be seen in real life viewing)

#3...best idealscope image, largest, but mid-J color at best and vg for polish and symmetry

This would be a tough choice for me because I prefer I color over J anyway, but size does matter, so #3 might take the edge for a non-color sensitive person. I love the 53 table on #3, too. I like #1 except for the smaller size. #2 higher clarity, XXX, barely larger than #1. This is a tough choice.

 

[kevRing8]

Thank you for the great input!

I was pretty much set on #3 based on the info, clicked on it...'UNAVAILABLE'. Then clicked on #1...'UNAVAILABLE'. Sad days. Were both available as of this past weekend. I guess the search continues.

Do you guys have any strong opinions on SI1 vs. SI2 in terms of 'eye clean' diamonds? Or just dependent upon what you can hide with the setting, etc.? I'm leaning towards a yellow gold, six prong. Thanks again

 

[kevRing8]

One final diamond is in play, which seems like a good bargain. Unfortunately, no Idealscope image is available:



http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-398160

What do you guys think??

 

[pfunk]

Seems like a bargain because it is brown tinted. Look at the color of it as it rotates and you will see how it looks brown when compared to other diamonds of the same color grade.