In the market for a 1.4-1.5 round brilliant cut and was sent these two stones from a local dealer. I've done a good amount of research and have a good idea about judging diamonds for an amateur. I understand these two stones are not identical and choosing one would be a matter of personal taste.
Stone #1 - 1.40 ct. E/SI 1. AGS graded. 7.21x7.25x4.36 Cut: 000. Table: 59.9 Depth: 60.3 Cutlet: pointed. Angles 32.6 and 41.2 Holloway score comes out to 2.4 after plugging in the numbers on pricescope tools section.
Stone #2 - 1.50 ct E/SI 1. GIA graded. 7.30x7.32x4.535 Cut: XXX Table: 57 Depth:62 Cutlet: None Angles 36.0 and 40.8 Holloway score comes out to 3.6 after plugging in the numbers on pricescope tools section.
Stone #2 costs $1500 more.
I just learned about the Hollway scores after reading this site. How big of a difference is 2.4 vs 3.6 in regard to these stones?
Considering all factors: looks, size and cost what do the experts think is the best option?
Stone #1 - 1.40 ct. E/SI 1. AGS graded. 7.21x7.25x4.36 Cut: 000. Table: 59.9 Depth: 60.3 Cutlet: pointed. Angles 32.6 and 41.2 Holloway score comes out to 2.4 after plugging in the numbers on pricescope tools section.
Stone #2 - 1.50 ct E/SI 1. GIA graded. 7.30x7.32x4.535 Cut: XXX Table: 57 Depth:62 Cutlet: None Angles 36.0 and 40.8 Holloway score comes out to 3.6 after plugging in the numbers on pricescope tools section.
Stone #2 costs $1500 more.
I just learned about the Hollway scores after reading this site. How big of a difference is 2.4 vs 3.6 in regard to these stones?
Considering all factors: looks, size and cost what do the experts think is the best option?
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