Deciding between two diamonds (Includes idealscope)

[thezook]

Hi all! I''m debating between two diamonds online, and I''m ready to purchase one or the other on Monday. This first one is one grade more colorless and a very tiny bit larger, but I am slightly concerned that it might not have quite as good of a cut. I''d love to know what you think about the cut versus color dilemma I have with these diamonds. Here is the ideal scope:


.866 James Allen Hearts and Arrows Ideal
VS2
I
$2840

 

[thezook]

This one appears more symmetrical to my eye, but it has lower color. My girlfriend and I are okay with J color, but I would prefer the James Allen I-color above if you all thought the cuts were equally good. So here they are--what would you do?


.83 Whiteflash ACA
VVS1
J
$2800

 

[JulieN]

The I is very nice. I don''t think you''ll be disappointed.

 

[yssie]

+1 - if you like the I, go for it! It''s a very good image.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Cut wise both are very nice.
clarity / colour should be your own choice

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/3/2010 12:41:54 AM
Author: Garry H (Cut Nut)
Cut wise both are very nice.
clarity / colour should be your own choice

Ditto

 

[stone-cold11]

Date: 1/3/2010 6:54:24 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 1/3/2010 12:41:54 AM

Author: Garry H (Cut Nut)
Cut wise both are very nice.
clarity / colour should be your own choice

Ditto

Thritto.

 

[icekid]

Date: 1/3/2010 6:54:24 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 1/3/2010 12:41:54 AM

Author: Garry H (Cut Nut)

Cut wise both are very nice.

clarity / colour should be your own choice

Ditto

I agree. Personally, I would prefer to pay for color (which I can see) than clarity (which I cannot, in these VS stones.)

 

[marcy]

Date: 1/3/2010 9:11:41 AM
Author: icekid

Date: 1/3/2010 6:54:24 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 1/3/2010 12:41:54 AM

Author: Garry H (Cut Nut)

Cut wise both are very nice.

clarity / colour should be your own choice

Ditto

I agree. Personally, I would prefer to pay for color (which I can see) than clarity (which I cannot, in these VS stones.)

I agree with everyone else and like Icekid would get the higher color.

 

[thezook]

I''m so happy you all think the higher color diamond is well cut! I plan to pull the trigger tomorrow. The rings have already been made, and I''m having it set locally. I''ll be sure to post pictures when it''s done! Thanks everyone!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/4/2010 2:43:59 AM
Author: thezook
I''m so happy you all think the higher color diamond is well cut! I plan to pull the trigger tomorrow. The rings have already been made, and I''m having it set locally. I''ll be sure to post pictures when it''s done! Thanks everyone!

You are most welcome and congratulations!!