Dilemma... which diamond to choose?

[angelajjong]

Hi everyone,

I have narrowed down my search to these two diamonds. The first is from a more reputable jeweller with a recent cert date. The second, cost less and has an older cert date. Both cuttings are ok, although the first one''s better, but has grainings on it. Which one to choose??

1st Diamond
GIA Certified
August 08, 2002
Shape and Cutting STyle: Brilliant
Measurements: 6.47 - 6.53 x 3.95 mm
Weight : 1.02 carats
Proportions
Depth: 60.8%
Table: 58%
Girdle: Thin to MEdium, Faceted
Culet: None
Finish
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Good
Clarity Grade: VS1
Color Grade: F
Fluorescence: None
Comments: Additional pinpoints, internal graining, and surface graining are not shown.
Price: SG$12,500, USD$7082

2nd Diamond
GIA Certified
September 21, 2001
Shape: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.48 - 6.43 x 3.97 mm
Weight: 1.01 carat
Proportions
Depth: 62%
Table: 58%
Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Finish
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Clarity GradE: VS1
Color Grade: E
Flourescence: None
Comments: None
Price: SG$11,859, USD$6718

Thanks in advance for any of the replies!

 

[DiamondOptics]

Hi angelajjong,


At this price range you may have several options at your disposal.

In terms of the two stones listed below,
the E/VS1/EX/EX at $6718 does sound better
than the F/VS1/G/G/ at $7082...

This decision is based purely on the info you provided, but there is much more to making an educated diamond evaluation if you have the proper data...


kirk