Final Choice - Decision between 2!

[NYC2012]

Thanks for all the help already, I really appreciate it!

It is down to 2 round brilliant diamonds (maybe 3, but lets stick with these 2 at first!)

AGS Ideal
2.35ct H VS2 (though vendor lists as 2.39)
w 8.64 x l 8.65 x d 5.28
61.02% depth
56.08% table
34.07 degrees crown
40.79 degrees pavillion
HCA 1.0

Very small cloud inclusion in center, couldn't even see it with the loop.

GIA Excellent
2.46ct H VS2
w 8.71 x l 8.74 x d 5.29
60.07% depth
58% table
35 degrees crown
40.8 degrees pavillion
HCA 1.6

I have the GIA report that I am trying to attach. Also can't see inclusions with loop, though there are more of them if that matters.

Both are very similar in price (we can get a friends/family discount on the 2nd stone).

I would love to hear any thoughts!! Thank you!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

They both look great just from the numbers! Since you have seen them apparently, does one look better to you than the other? I guess if maximizing the size is your objective, then the second one would win by just a little! Even though it isn't much difference, 2.46 does sound bigger than 2.35.

 

[NYC2012]

Hi diamondseeker!!

I really wish I could have seen them next to one another! One was at GOG and the other was at a place that was recommended to us by a friend (and has been the family jeweler for years!). GOG is just incredible though, I mean you know you are getting a good diamond there and they are crystal clean and they are really so thorough. The 2.46 may have sparkled a tiny bit less but it may have been my imagination because it was different lighting, different place. If they were right next to each other, would I have gone for the bigger size or the bit more sparkle?! I just don't know.

The 2.46 will be a bit less expensive.

Its good to know the numbers are good on both!!

 

[NYC2012]

Here is the GIA on the 2.46. I can't seem to embed it in the post?

 

[NYC2012]

Not sure if the feather is an issue...I've read mixed things.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I am not fond of feathers, but I doubt it would be a serious problem in a VS2. However, I do love Good Old Gold as my diamond came from there, so I highly recommend them! That would actually sway me toward the other stone (especially since I don't go for the largest size stone when choosing for myself anyway).

 

[NYC2012]

I hear ya and I was about to go with the other stone because I was so impressed by GOG!

And then the other jeweler gave us a really good, unexpected trade in price for the stone we have now. So now the pendulum swings the other way!