Cut/Size worth the extra $200?

[rmkwebdesign]

JA is trying to upsell me from the diamond I was considering, suggesting the cut was better, inclusions were less noticeable (I didn''t notice them in the first diamond), and it was AGS rated.

I was originally looking at this diamond:

Shape: Round
Carat weight: 1.11
Cut: Ideal
Color: H
Clarity: SI2
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 61.8%
Table: 55%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium, faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Faint
Measurements: 6.62*6.65*4.10

JA is suggesting this diamond:

Shape: Round
Carat weight: 1.16
Cut: Ideal
Color: H
Clarity: SI2
Certificate: AGS
Depth: 61.7%
Table: 55%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Slightly thick, faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.73*6.87*4.18

The difference is $200. Should I spend the $200 or keep it? Thoughts?

 

[JulieN]

whoa, 2nd stone is nice. i''d generally go with their professional opinion.

 

[FireGoddess]

If they're looking directly at the stones and telling you one has less noticeable inclusions, I'd believe them. The AGS stone (1.16) looks really nice - for $200 I'd probably go for it.

Just an FYI...my friend just bought a stone from them and they actually talked him into a better stone that cost him several hundred dollars less than the stone he originally put on hold. He was looking at a G SI1, and they found him an F SI2 that was H&A...and saved him a considerable amt of cash. So for $200 if they're telling you it's a better looking stone, I'm inclined to believe them.

 

[K9]

Absolutely agree with the others - for $200, totally worth it. For what you''re already spending, $200 is nothing on top of it for a much nicer stone.

 

[Nicki]

Yeah, I''d definitely go with the stone they suggested. $200 is chump change with the $$$ you''re spending, really.

 

[devientdrow]

I agree as well. After purchasing from them I TOTALLY trust thier judgement. They found 2 stones for me in my price range. Both were gorgeous I just chose the one that "spoke" to me. I really don''t think he would steer anyone astray and like the others said once your spending that much another $200.00 is not a whole lot for a bump in quality!

 

[Ellen]

Doesn''t sound like a bad deal to me.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I''m sure everyone here can predict that I''d advise you to get the one with the least visible inclusions! So yes, it would be worth more than $200 to me to get a more clean SI2.

 

[rmkwebdesign]

Thanks to everyone for their advice. I''ll go with the JA-recommended one.

 

[snlee]

Great choice! I would have done the same.

 

[marcy]

I agree, I''d pay the extra $200 for the nicer stone.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 8/21/2007 9:32:50 PM
Author: rmkwebdesign
Thanks to everyone for their advice. I''ll go with the JA-recommended one.

Let us know what you think, and congrats!

 

[Jenn5504]

Good choice~! I''d go with an AGS000 anyday now that I have one---and the less noticable inclusions is GREAT, LOVE that it''s an H SI2, my favorite combo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[aljdewey]

I agree with the general sentiment. Can''t wait to see pics.