Effect of crown specs on otherwise identical stones

[Titan7]

both exactly the same, well one is 8.2 mm the other 8.3.
8.2mm. Crown height 15.4 Crown angle 34.4, star facet 50
8.3mm Crown height 15.2, Crown angel 34.4, star facet 51


Generally any difference?

 

[gm89uk]

There are far more important differences in the diamonds than the 0.2 in crown height. What are the rest of the proportions? Inclusions??
Remember values are all averages, get an idealscope image or at least good pictures to compare symmetry.

 

[Titan7]

Would post pictures, but for some reason this site does not like iPads, lol, I hit the upload files button and nothing happens.

Both WF ACA, perhaps it’s just my eye but messing with me but one looks brighter than the other, but with lighting who knows.

 

[ringo865]

Whiteflash will put those stones side by side in a video for you. Also they will tell you which is brighter or more fire-y. They are both ACAs, so they will both perform better than 90% of stones you'll encounter in public.

 

[Titan7]

The first Image of diamond on top goes with the last three images, the second diamond image goes with following 3 if that makes sense.

 

[TreeScientist]

I definitely like the second diamond (first set of IS, ASET, H&A plots) just judging by the images you posted. Looks like there are some inclusions showing up in the IS and ASET images of the first diamond, but the images for the second diamond look crystal clear. The ASET for the second diamond also looks slightly better.

I think the advice above is your best bet though: Ask WF to pull both diamonds and take pictures/videos of them for you in various lighting (they'll be more than happy to do this for you) and then select the one you like the best from the images/videos.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

"The first Image of diamond on top goes with the last three images, the second diamond image goes with following 3 if that makes sense."

No, that does not make sense to me. Are you saying that the images for the second diamond are the first three light return images???

I like the very first actual diamond image, and the first three light return images.

 

[TreeScientist]

"The first Image of diamond on top goes with the last three images, the second diamond image goes with following 3 if that makes sense."

No, that does not make sense to me.

I like the very first actual diamond image, and the first three light return images.

I believe the first actual diamond image goes with the second set of light return images. At least, that was my impression.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It kind of sounds that way, but I see inclusions in the second diamond and the last 3 light return images. Each diamond needs it's own post with the correct images. I'd really just like to see the links to each stone. There is a difference in 8.2 and 8.3mm, too.

 

[AprilBaby]

I us,e my iPad all the time and have no problems.

 

[LuvTheGlitter]

I us,e my iPad all the time and have no problems.

Me too, aside from strange autocorrecting.

 

[LuvTheGlitter]

I’m reading it as
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1

Is that right? Good heavens...

 

[Titan7]

I’m reading it as
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1

Is that right? Good heavens...

Yes that is correct. Sorry, could not get them set up in order. Will post pics of the certs.

 

[Titan7]

Here are the certs

 

[Titan7]

 

[LuvTheGlitter]

I vote #2, which is the #1 cert. We are exceedingly splitting hairs here though. I bet if you shook them both in your hand like dice you wouldn’t be able to tell which one was which.

 

[SimoneDi]

Another vote for the 2.16 G VS2!

 

[Titan7]

well I certainly made this difficult. I wish I could go back and edit my post.

The first diamond image is the 8.20mm 2.078 stone, it’s light performance images are the last three in that post, it’s cert is the first one posted in the reply.

The second diamond image is the 8.30mm 2.160 stone, its 3 light performance images follow immediately below it. It’s cert is the second one in the reply.

 

[LuvTheGlitter]

well I certainly made this difficult. I wish I could go back and edit my post.

The first diamond image is the 8.20mm 2.078 stone, it’s light performance images are the last three in that post, it’s cert is the first one posted in the reply.

The second diamond image is the 8.30mm 2.160 stone, its 3 light performance images follow immediately below it. It’s cert is the second one in the reply.

Nope, the 2.16 is the first cert

 

[Titan7]

Nope, the 2.16 is the first cert

Omg, you are correct, lol. Oh so wish I could repost.

So, the first diamond looks to not be as bright as the second but would this also mean not as much contrast and fire?

 

[LuvTheGlitter]

So, the first diamond looks to not be as bright as the second but would this also mean not as much contrast and fire?

Contrast? Maybe maybe not. But i don’t think think the fire would be affected. I could be wrong. Ultimately I think the difference would be academic, and no one on earth would notice a clear difference in real life. I stand by my dice analogy.

In the end, is the price difference large? If not, get the 2.160ct. If it’s a (relatively) large increase for a mere 0.1mm, then get the 2.078ct.

 

[SimoneDi]

Omg, you are correct, lol. Oh so wish I could repost.

So, the first diamond looks to not be as bright as the second but would this also mean not as much contrast and fire?

No, you are literally splitting hairs. They are both gorgeous diamonds. The best way to compare them is to give WF a call and have them take a few comparison pics, maybe even a video. Such a minimal crown height difference does not make a significant impact. Otherwise, they are very, very similar in cut. Call WF, don’t compare the existing pics.