Advice on diamond would be much appreciated! Thank you!

[caligirl08]

Hello,

I''m new to the board and was wondering if I could request your expertise on some diamonds (for engagement ring).
I have a budget that was given to me by my boyfriend, but if possible, would like to get a 1.5 ct round stone.
Below are specs on 4 stones that I''ve found. Do you think the last diamonds (1.5-1.6 ct) sacrifice too much with their specs? I''d like for the ring to have a lot of sparkle and am wondering if there will be a big difference to the naked eye. Thanks so much for your time!!!

-Stacey

DIAMOND 1
AGSL certified
Carat weight: 1.36
Cut: Ideal
Color: F
Clarity: VS2
Depth %: 61.7%
Table %: 55.2%
Symmetry: Ideal
Polish: Ideal
Crown angle: 34.1
Pavillion angle: 40.9
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.12 x 7.15 x 4.40 mm

DIAMOND 2
GIA certified
Carat weight: 1.52
Cut: Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Depth %: 62.1%
Table %: 57%
Symmetry: Very good
Polish: Excellent
Crown angle: 34.5
Pavillion angle: 41
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Medium blue
Measurements: 7.29 x 7.39 x 4.56 mm

DIAMOND 3
GIA certified
Carat weight: 1.64
Cut: Ideal
Color: H
Clarity: VS2
Depth %: 60.4%
Table %: 58%
Symmetry: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Crown angle: 35
Pavillion angle: 40.8
Girdle: Thin to medium, faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Medium blue
Measurements: 7.64 x 7.68 x 4.63 mm

DIAMOND 4
GIA certified
Carat weight: 1.67
Cut: Ideal
Color: H
Clarity: VS2
Depth %: 61.8%
Table %: 56%
Symmetry: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Crown angle: 36
Pavillion angle: 41
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Strong blue
Measurements: 7.59 x 7.66 x 4.71 mm

 

[rogeshoe57]

Try throwing your measurements into this HCA calculator to refine your search. http://www.diamond-cut.com.au/holloway_cut_adviser.htm You want something that is below 2 score. Maybe some cert pictures and IS pictures would help you decide as well.

 

[caligirl08]

Thanks for the advice- I''ll check out that site!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Actually, that cut tool is right here on the PriceScope site!

https://www.pricescope.com/cutadviser.asp

Of those, I''d have to choose #3 (from the info given). The size is wonderful at 7.6mm and the medium blue floro would be nice with an H stone. I like #1, but it is so much smaller than #3. #4 might be okay, but I would avoid the strong blue floro unless I could see the stone in person in various lighting.

Do you have anything else on these stones such as an idealscope image?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/10/2008 7:26:35 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Actually, that cut tool is right here on the PriceScope site!

https://www.pricescope.com/cutadviser.asp

Of those, I'd have to choose #3 (from the info given). The size is wonderful at 7.6mm and the medium blue floro would be nice with an H stone. I like #1, but it is so much smaller than #3. #4 might be okay, but I would avoid the strong blue floro unless I could see the stone in person in various lighting.

Do you have anything else on these stones such as an idealscope image?

I would approach the 4th diamond with caution due to the steeper crown angle and the slightly steeper pavilion angle, also check that the strong blue fluorescence isn't a negative ( rare), but see if you can get IS images as that would be a very useful next step. Are these in house diamonds?

 

[rogeshoe57]

Cali on the top of screen of this forum, there is a diamond search, try an in-house search there for diamonds. I just purchased a 1.37 F SI1 Med Fluro yesterday from GOG. Both GOG and WF are highly recommended vendors here on PS. What I like about both of them, are that they show you alot of detail in pics about the diamond you are purchasing, so you are more aware of what you are getting. Also, personally GOG customer service has been fantastic. I dealt with Jon and Marie at GOG.