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Advice on this diamond - too much depth?

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Sudio

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Hi all, I''m thinking about getting this diamond as it is a relatively inexpensive .50 ct hearts and arrows diamond (at least according to the desciption), but am concerned about the light return. I realize that the spread is not particularly good for the weight, but that doesn''t concern me as much since I think it is still a good price.
Also, in the comments, the diamond is marked "H&A SI2+ D.D." What does D.D. stand for? Any advice one way or the other would be helpful since I''m thinking about purchasing it today. The specs are:

Cut ROUND BRILLIANT
Carat 0.50
Color H
Clarity SI2
Price $ 866.77
Price per Carat $ 1733.54
Measurements 4.97 x 5.02 x 3.1 mm
Depth Percentage 63.1 %
Table Percentage 58 %
Crown Angle
Pavilion Percentage %
Pavilion Angle
Girdle STK-TK
Culet N
Polish VERY GOOD
Symmetry VERY GOOD
Fluorescence NONE
Certificate Notes
Other Notes H&A SI2+ D.D.
Clarity-Enhanced NO

and the link: http://search.virtcert.com/cgi/u/1012/v.cgi?stock=8209043&_s=1012&_p=sdf348gd743&_c=&_fs=1&prestock=&_ln=ps
 
Here''s a second one I''m considering. In this case, the depth doesn''t concern me so much but J may be too yellow for the white gold ring in which it will be set. Does anyone see any other problems with this one?

Certificate GIA
Cut ROUND BRILLIANT
Carat 0.52
Color J
Clarity SI2
Price $ 855.88
Price per Carat $ 1645.92
Measurements 5.29 x 5.25 x 3.15 mm
Depth Percentage 59.8 %
Table Percentage 57 %
Crown Angle
Pavilion Percentage %
Pavilion Angle
Girdle -
Culet
Polish EXCELLENT
Symmetry EXCELLENT
Fluorescence STRONG BLUE
Certificate Notes
Other Notes H&A
Clarity-Enhanced NO

http://search.virtcert.com/cgi/u/1012/v.cgi?stock=7890256&_s=1012&_p=sdf348gd743&_c=&_fs=1&prestock=&_ln=ps
 
Hi Sudio,

I would prefer less depth - between 60 and 62% give or take a little. But we really need the crown and pavilion angles to give any meaningful input on the second diamond, ask the vendor if he can get that info for you.
 
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