Compare these 2 diamonds

[mrkool44]

Can you help me choose which one is better, please?

This will go on an engagement ring which is currently being made. The ring will look like this when complete:
http://www.zales.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12018374

Which on of the 2 is the better option for me?

I made a comparison here: looks like the .64 will look slightly bigger than the .73?
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.73 is $3,470
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.73-carat-d-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-282043
(I'm having an ASET test done on this, will be done in 5 days)


.64 is $3,400
http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/marquise-diamond-0-64-Carat-D-color-GIA-certified/D-1M35QQ?search_key=D-1M35QQ#detailHeader
(I am seeing this .64 carat in person next week at a store near me. I will look for a prominent bow-tie and what else ?)




Thanks!

 

[Lorelei]

Can you help me choose which one is better, please?

This will go on an engagement ring which is currently being made. The ring will look like this when complete:
http://www.zales.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12018374

Which on of the 2 is the better option for me?

I made a comparison here: looks like the .64 will look slightly bigger than the .73?
**edited by moderator, no affiliate link websites please**

.73 is $3,470
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.73-carat-d-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-282043
(I'm having an ASET test done on this, will be done in 5 days)


.64 is $3,400
http://www.ritani.com/diamonds/marquise-diamond-0-64-Carat-D-color-GIA-certified/D-1M35QQ?search_key=D-1M35QQ#detailHeader
(I am seeing this .64 carat in person next week at a store near me. I will look for a prominent bow-tie and what else ?)

Firstly, just a point to remember that the depth % in fancy shapes doesn't necessarily mean a stone is going to look smaller than another of similar weight, there are many places in a fancy shape that extra weight can hide even if the depth is on the shallower side, so although this is something to consider in round diamonds that in some cases this could happen, in fancies you can't really go by that so much. With the size comparison, the difference is so small that if you compared these side by side you ' might' notice a very slight difference in face up size, but otherwise I would say no. Best thing to do when viewing a diamond in person, ask if you can take it to view away from any bright store lighting, that will give you a better idea than in the store. Jewellery stores are carefully lit for a reason, to make everything sparkle and look as attractive as possible. In everyday lighting conditions where the ring will be worn, you will have a much better idea. You could hold the stone under a desk also as a test to see what happens, if it goes completely dead, that is not a good sign. But best to view it in plain daylight if you can to give it more of a test drive.


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