Comparison & Price Question

[diamonddumb]

I have just started the search for a engagement diamond. This will be my first of several posts comparing different diamonds that I find. Can you please give me your opinion on the following two diamonds?

Diamond #1:
Carat 1.5
Shape Round (ideal cut)
Measurement 7.3 * 7.38 * 4.53
Color F
Clarity SI1
Depth(%) 61.7
Table(%) 60
Girdle Med - Thick (faceted)
Cutlet Very Small
Polish Good
Symmetry Good
Flour None
Grading GIA
Cost $11,200

Diamond #2:
Carat 1.25
Shape Round (ideal cut)
Measurement 6.93 * 6.99 * 415
Color G
Clarity VS2
Depth(%) 59
Table(%) 61
Girdle Med - Thick (faceted)
Cutlet Small
Polish Very Good
Symmetry Good
Flour Med Blue
Grading GIA
Cost $9000

Thanks in advance for your input.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Who told you they were ideal cut?
Neither can be. The second could be better cut than the first.

What certificate / grading lab?

 

[diamonddumb]

The sales person told me they were ideal. After reading some info on this web site today it now appears they aren't.

To be called "ideal" does only the table have to be 52.4% - 57.5%?

Thanks!

 

[pricescope]

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The sales person told me they were ideal. After reading some info on this web site today it now appears they aren't.
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To be called "ideal" does only the table have to be 52.4% - 57.5%?
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According to AGS yes.

However table size can be less important than cron and pavilion angles. A diamond with 60% table can still be a nice stone.

The ponint is not to consider table % or depth % alone but take other proportions such as crown and pavilion angles into account.[/u]