Advice on Choosing Diamond

[aso725]

I need some advice on choosing between two different diamonds. I am open to other suggestions, price range is 5,000-5,5000. I ideally I am looking for something between .85-.95 ct.m with a very good cut, and color between e-g.

Option #1
Measurements: 6.10 - 6.13 x 3.82 mm
Carat Weight: 0.90 carat
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut Grade: Very Good
Depth: 62.5%
Table: 57%
Crown Angle: 35.5°
Crown Height: 15.0%
Pavilion Angle: 40.6°
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star length: 55%
Lower Half: 75%
Girdle: Slightly Thick to Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None

Option #2
Measurements: 6.17 - 6.21 x 3.57 mm
Carat Weight: 0.80 carat
Color Grade: D
Clarity Grade: SI2
Cut Grade: Very Good
Depth: 57.7%
Table: 60%
Crown Angle: 29.5°
Crown Height: 11.0%
Pavilion Angle: 41.6°
Pavilion Depth: 44.0%
Star length: 55%
Lower Half: 75%
Girdle: Very Thin to Slightly Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None


Should I be worried about the girdle on Option #2 being very thin?

Thanks.

 

[Amys Bling]

Stone 1 looks great. Here are the HCA results...

Holloway Cut Adviser

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Selected: 62.5% depth, 57% table, 35.5° crown angle, 40.6° pavilion angle
The result is for a symmetrical diamond with a medium girdle and very good polish
HCA scores were adjusted Dec. 15, 2001 and Feb. 6, 2003.


Factor Grade
Light Return Excellent
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Excellent
Spread
or diameter for weight Very Good
Total Visual Performance 1.5 - Excellent
within TIC range


---As long as this stone is eye-clean it looks like a great stone.

 

[Amys Bling]

Stone 2 scores on the HCA.

Holloway Cut Adviser

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Selected: 57.7% depth, 60% table, 29.5° crown angle, 41.6° pavilion angle
The result is for a symmetrical diamond with a medium girdle and very good polish
HCA scores were adjusted Dec. 15, 2001 and Feb. 6, 2003.


Factor Grade
Light Return Excellent
Fire Very Good
Scintillation Good
Spread
or diameter for weight Excellent
Total Visual Performance 2.0 - Very Good - Worth buying if the price is right



__ This stone is also cut very well- the first one is better- IMHO. Also, with an SI2 there is a chance the stone wont be eyeclean- so if you are interested in this stone follow-up with the vendor to ensure that it is eyeclean.

 

[slg47]

number 1 looks more promising.

some other options
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1382855.asp
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=BLAGS-104052029001
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2650815.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2645107.htm

 

[alvina]

hey go for number 2. it looks more promising

 

[stone-cold11]

hey go for number 2. it looks more promising

Based on what criteria?

 

[aso725]

Thanks everyone. I ended up going for #1. The fact that the second one was SI2 was the biggest factor. I hope I got a good deal, I bought it yesterday, and since they were holding it for me they gave it to me at the price before the increase. Now I have to wait for the Tacori setting. Will post pics, once I get it.

Here is the setting by the way:

 

[yssie]

#1 is hiding weight in the thick girdle (hence vg cut grade), along w/ unusually high crown you're losing some face-up size, but otherwise could be a nice one.


Would be worried about setting/wearing #2 - that crown + vthn girdle = chipping risk. That's ignoring the proportion combinations - never seen a stone like that, though!



ETA: just read you picked #1 - of the two that is my pick also