Educate me! Why $10k difference betwn these two 3.5 carats!

[tenyearanniversary]

Why are these two stones priced 10k apart (with the slightly larger one cheaper by 10k)? They are both I color, SI 1 clarity, both excellent cut. Please educate me! (I'm currently looking for a 3.5-4.5 carat RB) Is one much more eye clean than the other?

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1416738.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1326331.asp

Thanks!!

 

[rubybeth]

Re: Educate me! Why $10k difference betwn these two 3.5 car

Maybe because the inclusions are more visible in the cheaper one? That could just be the images. It's also possible it's a pricing error--if you are seriously considering buying one of these, contact James Allen ASAP to place a hold on these so nobody else scoops them up.

 

[MissGotRocks]

Re: Educate me! Why $10k difference betwn these two 3.5 car

There is about a year's difference in the certs - maybe the less expensive one was purchased earlier at lower price.

The second one is very included although an SI1 is an SI1 in terms of price I would think.

The best source of info would be James Allen - give them a call and ask. I'm sure they will share the differences with you.