Can't Decide Between 2 Different Diamonds

[ibdrinken]

First of all happy holidays to all. I need some help deciding between 2 different diamonds. I can't make up my mind since they both look similar. Here are the links from Excel Diamonds. Thanks for the help.

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Diamonds-1/EGL-USA-Graded-Princess-Diamond-1-Carat-G-Color-VVS2-Clarity-279590.html

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Diamonds-1/EGL-USA-Graded-Princess-Diamond-1-Carat-H-Color-VVS2-Clarity-337193.html

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Hi, your username is funny! Just don't buy a diamond in that condition!

I'd recommend starting over and reading a bit in the knowledge section of this site. EGL is not a reliable lab and we would recommend limiting your search to GIA Excellent cut stones or AGS Ideal. We can help you once you narrow down what you want.

 

[ibdrinken]

I know Egl isn't a reliable source but the problem is finding something in my price range with the specs as you know is def a problem but I will keep looking. That username is from my college days lol I always get a laugh out of it. Thanks again and back to the drawing board lol

 

[ibdrinken]

Lets try this again lol. I need to have these scoped but what about any of these.

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Diamonds-1/GIA-Graded-Princess-Diamond-1-Carat-G-Color-VVS2-Clarity-283810.html

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Diamonds-1/GIA-Graded-Princess-Diamond-1-01-Carat-H-Color-VVS2-Clarity-290679.html

http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Diamonds-1/GIA-Graded-Princess-Diamond-1-01-Carat-H-Color-VVS2-Clarity-324115.html

 

[JulieN]

The EGL G looks better than the EGL H, but the cut is not excellent, and it faces up small for a 1 ct, more like a .85ish stone. the GIA ones have no pictures.

 

[JulieN]

A quick PS search shows you have tons of potential stones in your price range that actually will look like the weight they should be, instead of a 1 ct stone looking like a .8

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2995564.htm?source=pricescope
http://www.bluenile.com/princess-cut-diamond-1-carat-or-less-signature-ideal-cut-h-color-vvs2-clarity_LD03442442?click_id=556757160
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4047168-0.93-carat-Princess-diamond-G-color-VVS2-Clarity.aspx?sku=4047168&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10523/

 

[ibdrinken]

A quick PS search shows you have tons of potential stones in your price range that actually will look like the weight they should be, instead of a 1 ct stone looking like a .8

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2995564.htm?source=pricescope
http://www.bluenile.com/princess-cut-diamond-1-carat-or-less-signature-ideal-cut-h-color-vvs2-clarity_LD03442442?click_id=556757160
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4047168-0.93-carat-Princess-diamond-G-color-VVS2-Clarity.aspx?sku=4047168&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10523/

I was starting to notice that they were looking smaller than what I was paying for if that makes any sense. The reason I'm going with excel is because I'm upgrading to a bigger diamond from the .75 one I have to one that is no smaller than 1 caret. I appreciate all the assistance.

 

[heididdl]

I know Egl isn't a reliable source but the problem is finding something in my price range with the specs as you know is def a problem but I will keep looking. That username is from my college days lol I always get a laugh out of it. Thanks again and back to the drawing board lol

the above comment is in your price range .
When purchasing EGL stone you are paying for a stone that is not what it truly is by a couple of grades Therefore if you bought a GIA or AGS stone that is slightly graded less it would probably equal to EGL but is exactly what you are paying for. You see if you bought a GIA stone with the same stats as the EGL you would pay more because of EGL looser parameters you are actually paying more for less

 

[ibdrinken]

The diamond Im upgrading is a GIA H VVS2 and would trying to locate something in the same range. I never thought about looking at lower grade ones.

 

[smilligan]

The diamond Im upgrading is a GIA H VVS2 and would trying to locate something in the same range. I never thought about looking at lower grade ones.

What Heidi is saying is that you're already looking at lower ones. An EGL VVS G/H is probably actually a GIA VS I/J

 

[ibdrinken]

I found 3 more I liked but just waiting in Excel to scope them for me

 

[treasurehunter]

I wouldn't trust a company that has EGL certs for a start.
For princess cut I would get VS2 or SI1 and a higher colour because inclusions hide better in the crown of a princess cut as there is a lot of scintillation, obviously don't get a inclusion in the table but by going lower on the clarity you should be able to get a higher colour at least F for princess cut in my opinion is good as princess cut needs to be whiter as there is less white light return than a brill.
Try and get a depth of around 70-72.