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Diamond Selection Help

DDDD

Rough_Rock
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Dear Ladies,

First let me thank you all so very much for this fantastic forum. I have been scouring the internet for help on diamond selection, and this forum has the best advice and I learnt so much just browsing through.
I have finally decided on the specs for the engagement diamond to my fiance, and was wondering if I could get your views on choosing between the 2.

Diamond A
1.90 VS1 Colour H
Depth %61.8
Table %56.2
Crown Angle34.5
Star51.0
Pavilion Angle40.8
Crown %15.1
Lower Girdle76.0
Measurements7.91x7.94x4.90

Diamond B
1.83 VS1 Colour G

Depth %61.3
Table %55.4
Crown Angle34.6
Star50.0
Pavilion Angle40.8
Crown %15.3
Lower Girdle77.0
Measurements7.89x7.92x4.85

I am just wondering whether the slight bigger carat size (Diamond A) was worth sacrificing one colour grade (G vs H). Both are supposed to be eye clean.
Diamond B is more expensive by $1000.
Also, if the star length of 51 (A) vs. 50 (B) is an issue; i know that 51 is also considered ideal but 50 is more ideal.
Please feel free to give me any further advice on their parameters.
Thank you all so very much!!! :)
 

Gemly

Shiny_Rock
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Those angles and the small table on diamond B are perfection. And the dimensions are almost exactly the same. Go for B!!
 

tyty333

Super_Ideal_Rock
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No, the size gain of the first stone is not enough to make up for the higher color grade of the second stone.
I'd go with B.
 

anangel

Brilliant_Rock
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I’d go with B based off the numbers. It has the potential for some nice fire!
 

Big Fat Facets

Brilliant_Rock
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i vote for diamond b. to me, not enough of a weight gain to go down in color, unless you favor the h color over the g color.
 

DDDD

Rough_Rock
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Dear friends,
Thank you for your feedback. I note that the specifications for Diamond B are better, and that the colour grade of G is better!
I discovered that the inclusion on Diamond B, has a crystal on the table, while Diamond A's table is quite clean (small cloud).

This is Diamond B below and you can see a crystal on the table, which also seems to leak light on the ASET images.

Diamond B.JPG

This is Diamond A below.

Diamond A.JPG

I am worried that the crystal will cause light to leak out and disrupt the light pattern.. I Given the crystal inclusion on the table, will you still choose B over A?
Thank you once again for your kind advice i really appreciate it!!! :geek2:
 

Big Fat Facets

Brilliant_Rock
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thank you for the clarity plot.

how about a video clip?? is that at all possible?? are the diamonds from the same vendor??

the diamonds really ought to be "seen" ...
 

lovedogs

Super_Ideal_Rock
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Dear friends,
Thank you for your feedback. I note that the specifications for Diamond B are better, and that the colour grade of G is better!
I discovered that the inclusion on Diamond B, has a crystal on the table, while Diamond A's table is quite clean (small cloud).

This is Diamond B below and you can see a crystal on the table, which also seems to leak light on the ASET images.

Diamond B.JPG

This is Diamond A below.

Diamond A.JPG

I am worried that the crystal will cause light to leak out and disrupt the light pattern.. I Given the crystal inclusion on the table, will you still choose B over A?
Thank you once again for your kind advice i really appreciate it!!! :geek2:

I dont see any ASET images--just the images from the certificates. Can you clarify if you have ASETs? If so, please post them.
 

DDDD

Rough_Rock
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Thank you so much for everyones help! As you can see theres a spot there at the 7 o clock position which I think (with my untrained eye) represents the crystal inclusion shown on the grading pictures? Please correct me if I am wrong. Let me know how you feel about the diamond given this blemish! Thank you so much for your advice it really helps me. =)2

db2.png d3.png d12.png
 

Big Fat Facets

Brilliant_Rock
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the aset looks good to me.

i think the diamond will be eye clean, as well
 

lovedogs

Super_Ideal_Rock
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Beautiful stone!
 

DDDD

Rough_Rock
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Thanks everyone so very much for your views, noted that diamond B is a winner over A! I have 2 days to make a final decision and a third diamond choice C has emerged as a candidate!

Price is more expensive than the previous Diamond B by $2k. The ASET looks very clean to me.
My main concern is that the table is 54.6%! I know it should be 55-56.5% for superideal; the other factor is our forums has the discussion that a "smaller" table will create more FIRE and scintillations.. Star is 50.

Do you think 54.6% table will look too small? Will the extra "fire" be worth the extra price/does it exist? Does the cluster of inclusion bother you?
Thank you once again :)

The specs are:
Diamond Choice C - 1.80ct, F, VS1
Depth %61.8
Table %54.6
Crown Angle34.6
Star50
Pavilion Angle40.7
Crown %15.7
Lower Girdle76

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chamois

Brilliant_Rock
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Thanks everyone so very much for your views, noted that diamond B is a winner over A! I have 2 days to make a final decision and a third diamond choice C has emerged as a candidate!

Price is more expensive than the previous Diamond B by $2k. The ASET looks very clean to me.
My main concern is that the table is 54.6%! I know it should be 55-56.5% for superideal; the other factor is our forums has the discussion that a "smaller" table will create more FIRE and scintillations.. Star is 50.

Do you think 54.6% table will look too small? Will the extra "fire" be worth the extra price/does it exist? Does the cluster of inclusion bother you?
Thank you once again :)

The specs are:
Diamond Choice C - 1.80ct, F, VS1
Depth %61.8
Table %54.6
Crown Angle34.6
Star50
Pavilion Angle40.7
Crown %15.7
Lower Girdle76

1602210469225.png
1602210501861.png


I favour small tables and also like the specs on this latest option. As long as it is eye clean, and it should be being a VS1, I would double check for peace of mind though. Good luck!
 

free-user

Rough_Rock
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Option a. I favor savings and biggest bang for buck. Stats are very close. I can tell some color differences between most diamonds but once its set i didnt matter to me. A.
 
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