Cut and claritly over color

[angel_nieves]

I just got my upgrade from a .67 e color si1 clarity old cut to a 1.53 ideal cut Vs2 clarity J (yes it has a yellow tinge) in color, , I bought it from my jeweler who is absolutely wonderful!! However I gave up a fine white color so I could get the best cut and clarity without braking the bank. The darn thing picks up light and sparkles like mad. I will never have a low grade cut diamond again!!! How many of you out there have warmer diamonds and how do you like them compared to the fine white diamonds? I acutely like the color I find stands out more due to it.

 

[Lynn B]

Angel,
We have all long been singing the praises of our ideal-cut J and K stones over in the "J stones in platinum" thread. Have you seen that?

And BTW, is your J stone really "yellow"-ish? Or just "warm"-colored? Because my J exhibits no "yellow" at all. (But of course no two diamonds, not even 2 J''s, are exactly the same!)

Lynn

 

[angel_nieves]

Its a warmish yellow tint however I am very color sensitive.

 

[lmurden]

Where are your pictures of before and after?

 

[MiniMouse]

Congratulations on your upgrade. That''s a big size difference. I used to have a 1.65ct M color diamond and whilst I had it I loved it and thought it was the bees knees. However, I recently changed to a 1.6ct D color diamond and I must say I love the icy whiteness of it, I find it really is a huge contrast to the color of my skin. Unfortunately it''s spoilt me and I don''t think I can go down the color range now. However, I loved my M so who knows... if a 2.5ct J color is put in front of me, maybe I''ll succumb and think with my eyes rather than my mind. Congratulations to you... enjoy your ring!

 

[Lorelei]

I love all colours, but especially the capes or warmer ones. My large L is very white face up and in certain lights has a faint candle glow to it not found in the higher colours. As long as you have a great cut, any colour is fab! I honestly don''t regret getting a warmer colour as I love it but admire all well cut diamonds

It was a great way for me to maximise size

 

[SeaOats]

Date: 12/26/2005 8:05:25 AM
Author: Lorelei
As long as you have a great cut, any colour is fab!

I absolutely agree!!

 

[Catmom]

Angel, Congratulations on your upgrade! I find the difference between an ideal cut and just a regular cut so amazing. The difference in sparkle is something else. I am so glad that I am not color sensitive. While my J is warmer, I see no yellow in it at all. One question, though...............where are the pics???!!!

 

[moremoremore]

Congrats! That is a huge jump in size...and that's what people notice (along with cut quality of course!!1)....While I'm not really a huge fan of warmer stones, I'm a huge fan of finding the right balance for yourself and large stones! So i think you made a really great decision!

 

[angel_nieves]

Here are some better pics.

 

[angel_nieves]

close still a little blurry DA-mn it

 

[angel_nieves]

I have got to get a better digtal camera

 

[Sundial]

What a beauty that diamond is! I think you made a great trade off to drop down a bit in color (which no one will notice) to gain size.

 

[LadyluvsLuxury]

Beautiful Nieves!

 

[ame]

I see no yellow.

 

[angel_nieves]

When you look at the side of the diamond you can see a warm yellow tint to it. However I love the ring!!!!

 

[CoutureFemme]

Hi Angel, beautiful diamond! Like Lorelei, I also have an L. I ADORE it. Now, if only my bf would hurry up and propose so I could actually wear it! The only difference between you and me is, I would go down lower on color AND clarity (as long as it''s eyeclean) for a bump in carat size.

 

[angel_nieves]

CoutureFemme
My hubby asked if I wanted to go lower in clarity to get an even bigger diamond and I was looking at a 1.87 oval but I just fell in love with this diamond (I just cant explain it). Do you have your ring posted?

 

[Leila]

Angel, WOW! That is a big jump in size! It looks great! Good for you. Enjoy it! I''m totally a size girl. I have a 2 carat J and as long as the diamond is very well cut, I would never spend more for a whiter color. I just don''t think it''s worth the extra money. I could have gotten a 1.7-1.8 carat diamond 2-3 color grades higher for the same price, but I rather have a bigger diamond. I can tell the difference in color, quite easily but I still think the warmer colors are beautiful.

 

[Lorelei]

I am sure CF won''t mind me bumping pics of her scrummy pear Here I ADORE this pear!!!

Beautiful choice Angel

Hope it won''t be long until Ellie is on your finger CF!

 

[Sunni79]

I have a 1.46ct Y-Z stone. The yellow is even and if looks fancy yellow. It is sparkly and gorgeous!!

 

[susi]

Angel, that *is* pretty

I feel you did quite well!!

You ask a great question, tho and have received wonderful answers.

About 2 years ago, we purchased my HOF stone...which is an I color and SI 1 clarity. It is a fabulous cut......and I love it.

However, for awhile, the color and clarity bothered me a bit and I began to search for a whiter stone. I was successful in buying back a stone I had sold my jeweler some time ago which is a Lazare Kaplan E VS1 so I felt that by having both I was very fortunate indeed!

You would think that the E color far outshines the I colored stone. Not so! LK cut stones are gorgeous.....I absolutely love my LK....but.....side by side my HOF I color appears whiter because it throws back more white light than my LK.....so, I have a technically whiter stone that doesn''t look as white next to the superior cut stone......(and both are cut beautifully).....it''s just that the HOF is that much better.

Getting what you feel is the best cut is never a bad idea

 

[Shay37]

Angel, that is very pretty. I did not pick up on the yellow tinge at all. Just a lovely bit of warmth from your pic.

shay