Hi, I am a newbie and was looking for a 3ct diamond and the website I'm looking at does not give me is/aset images. so I need some advice (if possible) on the stones without looking at their advanced images.
I'm also open to any suggestions if you think these two diamonds are not as good as some other ones at the same price range (17k).
I'm currently comparing two diamonds, both are F color, VVS2 and they're a few hundred dollars apart, so i'm indifferent on price.
Both are within GIA excellent and AGS grade 0, with the first one slightly more centered in that grading grid.
I know that it's risky to just pick stone based on the proportions and hca result, but i'm not sure if there is any obvious red flag that I must move on to some other ones.
First one:
table 56.5
crown 34.1
pavilion 41
depth 61.8
HCA 1.5 - 1 ex, 3 vg
Second one:
table 57
crown 34
pavilion 40.8
depth 60.9
HCA 0.9 - 3ex, 1vg
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I'm little concerned about the first one mainly because the 360 view doesn't look right (the light doesn't seem to hit the upper body at all). I know that the lighting environment would be different, so anyone know this is something I should be concerned about?
I'm also open to any suggestions if you think these two diamonds are not as good as some other ones at the same price range (17k).
I'm currently comparing two diamonds, both are F color, VVS2 and they're a few hundred dollars apart, so i'm indifferent on price.
Both are within GIA excellent and AGS grade 0, with the first one slightly more centered in that grading grid.
I know that it's risky to just pick stone based on the proportions and hca result, but i'm not sure if there is any obvious red flag that I must move on to some other ones.
First one:
table 56.5
crown 34.1
pavilion 41
depth 61.8
HCA 1.5 - 1 ex, 3 vg
Second one:
table 57
crown 34
pavilion 40.8
depth 60.9
HCA 0.9 - 3ex, 1vg

3.17 Carat Lab Grown Diamond, Round Cut, VVS2, F Color, IGI Certified
Rare Carat Ideal cut, 3.17 carat lab-grown diamond, certified by IGI. F color and VVS2 clarity. This diamond is now sold and was originally priced NaN% lower than our fair price estimate.

I'm little concerned about the first one mainly because the 360 view doesn't look right (the light doesn't seem to hit the upper body at all). I know that the lighting environment would be different, so anyone know this is something I should be concerned about?