Experts- help me choose a RB (pics included)

[Kalliope]

#1:

I VS2
GIA 3x ex
Depth 60,4%
Table 56%
Crown Angle 33.5°
Pavilion Angle 40.8°
Inclusion: twinning wisp
Girdle Thin-medium

HCA: 0,7
AGA/NAJA: 1A




#2:

I VS2
GIA 3x ex
Depth 62%
Table 56%
Crown Angle 35°
Pavilion Angle 40.6°
Inclusion: crystal, twinning wisp, feather
Girdle medium-slightly thick

HCA: 0,9
AGA/NAJA: 1A




Vendor does not provide idealscopes.

What do you think based on the numbers and pictures?

 

[Diamondbug]

Hi Kalliope, . I like the photo and numbers of the second stone. Looks to be gorgeous. I am not crazy about the crown angle of the first one.

 

[Kalliope]

Thanks for your reply, diamondbug! I'm awaiting a picture of a third diamond and have been thinking about this signature ideal as well (it comes with an optical brilliance analysis):

 

[Diamondbug]

Both 2nd and 3rd diamond look gorgeous. If the color and size are the same and both are eye clean, I would pick the cheaper one. I think they would look equally beautiful.

 

[Kalliope]

Both are VS2 and thus considered eyeclean. #3 is a little smaller but cheaper.

 

[Kalliope]

Found another one at a different vendor:

#4
I VS2
GIA 3x ex
Depth 62.1
Table 56
Crown Angle 35
Pavillon Angle 40.8
Girdle slightly thick, faceted (4%)
Inclusion Crystal
HCA 1,6
AGA/NAJA 1A

 

[Diamondbug]

Still prefer the #2 and #3.

 

[Kalliope]

Even without the IS?

 

[Gypsy]

Found another one at a different vendor:

#4
I VS2
GIA 3x ex
Depth 62.1
Table 56
Crown Angle 35
Pavillon Angle 40.8
Girdle slightly thick, faceted (4%)
Inclusion Crystal
HCA 1,6
AGA/NAJA 1A

Is it eyeclean?

 

[Kalliope]

I didn't ask to be honest, as it is a VS2...

 

[Kalliope]

Would it be a good choice if eyclean? What do you think of the other stones I posted (I know, there are no idealscopes or ASETs but with the experience you guys have I thought you could give me advice)?

 

[Diamondbug]

You are right. #2 does not have IS but #3 has an optical brilliance analysis which should tell you the light performance. I still prefer the photo of #2. It looks bright and crisp. You need to check if #4 is eye clean. Not all VS2 are eye clean. I had called in a VS2 that was not eye clean with a black crystal smack dab in the middle of the table.

 

[Kalliope]

Hey diamond bug,

I'd really like to go with the signature ideal since it has this brilliance analysis, BUT the second one is 0.22mm bigger in diameter so I might go for that one. Hope it will be great (I do have an idealscope at home so we'll see how well it does).

 

[two_little_birds]

I'm drawn to #2 more than the others. Great figures and the arrows are nice and fat (I prefer the look of bold arrows).

 

[Kalliope]

Thanks two_little_birds!

Since DBF wants the ring to be at least a little bit of surprise I sent him both #2 and #3 and will let him choose .

Thanks for your help!

 

[Kalliope]

Back again. Since my favourite (#2) is gone I'd like to find some more choices for DBF.

What do you think about this one:

#5
I VS1
GIA 3x ex
Depth 61.7
Table 56
Crown Angle 35
Pavillon Angle 40.6
Girdle medium- slightly thick, faceted (3.5%)
Inclusion Crystal, Cloud, Needle, Pinpoint
HCA 0.8
AGA/NAJA 1A



Unfortunately still 0.16mm smaller than #2 .

 

[two_little_birds]

Back again. Since my favourite (#2) is gone I'd like to find some more choices for DBF.

What do you think about this one:

#5
I VS1
GIA 3x ex
Depth 61.7
Table 56
Crown Angle 35
Pavillon Angle 40.6
Girdle medium- slightly thick, faceted (3.5%)
Inclusion Crystal, Cloud, Needle, Pinpoint
HCA 0.8
AGA/NAJA 1A



Unfortunately still 0.16mm smaller than #2 .

Looks like a solid contender to me. Sorry to hear that #2 was snatched up by someone else.

 

[Kalliope]

Found another nice one at WF (Premium select):

#6

I VS2
AGS
Cut excellent
Symmetry ideal
Polish very good

Depth 61.9
Table 56
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown Angle 34.3
Girdle thin-slightly thick
HCA 1.2