deciding on diamonds - newbie

[sma]

Hi All,

I've just recently started my search and this forum has been very helpful for a first-timer. I'm trying to decide between these 4 diamonds as they're in the same price range. Can someone tell me the pros/cons? I was leaning towards the 2.51 IF but the table seems large and is lower in carat size but has high clarity. Which one would you pick if you had a choice and what are the pros/cons?

Thanks for the help in advance.

Shape Carat Cut Color Clarity Depth Table Measurements Fluroescence Girdle
Round 2.58 Ideal H VS1 62.4 56 8.77 x 8.74 x 5.46mm Strong Medium
Round2 2.51 Ideal H IF 61.5 59 8.72 x 8.75 x 5.37mm Strong Medium
Round3 3.01 Ideal I VS2 62.4 58 9.23 x 9.27 x 5.77mm Very Strong Blue Thin
Round4 2.73 Ideal H VS2 62.3 57 8.88 x 8.91 x 5.54mm Medium Medium

 

[JulieN]

Numbers not good on this one: http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-3-carat-ideal-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_LD03119140?click_id=80737582

 

[sma]

Numbers not good on this one: http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-3-carat-ideal-cut-i-color-vs2-clarity_LD03119140?click_id=80737582

is this just because of the color or something else? Any thoughts on the others?

 

[JulieN]

hi, sma.

When I say the numbers are not good, it means that the cut is poor: https://www.pricescope.com/wiki/diamonds/diamond-cut

I did not check the others; Blue Nile doesn't give pictures, and it is better to shop somewhere that does provide pictures.

 

[TitanCi]

^I agree with JulieN, and at this ct weight, I'm sure if you're looking for an ideal cut 3.0 ct stone, it's gonna be $$$$$$.$$$$$$$. If I'm not mistaken most cutters will cut to retain weight at these sizes, although there ARE large ideal stones, but those come with a hefty tag! So if it's size you're looking for... really try to find a stone with nice numbers (angles and proportions)

I can't even find a well cut stone on even WF's site with decent numbers...

Edit: found a few
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10220/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10361/
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/3.288-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104063703001

I don't know about most, but for $57k I could buy.. 1) down a house 2) a used 993 or 964 Porsche 3) 2 E30 M3s 4) my dream reef tank/room.

 

[sma]

^I agree with JulieN, and at this ct weight, I'm sure if you're looking for an ideal cut 3.0 ct stone, it's gonna be $$$$$$.$$$$$$$. If I'm not mistaken most cutters will cut to retain weight at these sizes, although there ARE large ideal stones, but those come with a hefty tag! So if it's size you're looking for... really try to find a stone with nice numbers (angles and proportions)

I can't even find a well cut stone on even WF's site with decent numbers...

Edit: found a few
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10220/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10361/
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/3.288-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104063703001

I don't know about most, but for $57k I could buy.. 1) down a house 2) a used 993 or 964 Porsche 3) 2 E30 M3s 4) my dream reef tank/room.

The 3.0 carat didn't look good dimension wise but I wanted to see what others thought. I think a 2.5 would be ideal which I wanted to get an idea on whether the others were any good. I used the holloway cut advisor and except for the IF clarity (2.5), they all came under 2.0. Looking for a range between 25k-35k. The 3.0 came in at 5.4

 

[TitanCi]

I didn't look at the others but if they come under 2.0, and IF you like those stones, find a favorite vendor (i.e. ID jewelery) to call that stone in and he should be able to get the proper ideal-scope images for you (under 2.0 is worth the investigation).

 

[sakari_8]

Hi

I think amongst all the stones, I agree with you on 2.51ct but again little concerned about the large table,
stone with this size and price I would prefer to be perfect, I would go with the table size not more than 58%

Try this stone, it may interest you:

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3515831-2.55-carat-Round-diamond-G-color-VS2-clarity.aspx?cid=DiamPS&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com