GG & IS Image Ordered - Please Give Opinions to this Point

[cajewel]

I'm finally down to these 3 stones and based off of all the reading/research I honestly think I'll be happy with any of the 3.

As far as I can see they're all very close in the numbers with the main differences being in the clarity & color. While #2 is nice, I'm leaning toward #1 or #3 because the cost of #2 is about 1K more than the other 2 (which are only about $50 difference) and I personally can't see a 1K difference being it's a SI1 / I.

Here's what I see in comparison to 1 and 3 -
In #1 I get a higher color of H vs I in #3 but in #3 I get a ct wt of 2.21 vs 2.03. I do see the measurement is only ~.2mm difference but on paper it's still 2.21 vs 2.03 (mind game??). I'm not sure I could see ANY difference in the size being it would be about the width of my finger nail on both sides but that's not how my wife thinks. Plus I'm not real sure if an I color will face-up as white as the H. I know some of you say no and some say yes but I'm still not sure....

So for me it's a coin toss between #1 or #3 right now until I get the GG report (I'm really interested in what they say) and IS image. Which I'm not sure I can even read the best. I've watched video's looked at diagrams but still don't quite get the white and reds, pinks, blacks.....

Could I get some feedback on what you think at this point?

I'll post the images once I get them and let you know what the GG report says. I guess that'll confirm things??

It's funny - I think I found the IS image already posted on one and somebody else posted another stone I have up for comparison.

Thanks for you help!


1
Stone Size / Specs:
Shape: Round
Carat: 2.03
Color: H
Clarity: VS2
Cut: Ideal
Cert: AGS
HCA: 1.1
Eye Clean: ?
Light Perf: ?
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Depth%: 61.4
Table%: 56.1
Crown Angle: 34.8
Pavilion: 40.7
Measurements 8.16-8.13x5.00
Fluorescence: None
Girdle: Medium

2
Stone Size / Specs:
Shape: Round
Carat: 2.188
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
Cut: Ideal - ACA
Cert: AGS
HCA: 1.0
Eye Clean: Y
Light Perf: Ideal
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Depth%: 61.2
Table%: 55.7
Crown Angle: 34.7
Pavilion: 40.7
Measurements 8.37-8.40x5.13
Fluorescence: Negligible
Girdle: Thin to Medium

3
Stone Size / Specs:
Shape: Round
Carat: 2.21
Color: I
Clarity: VS2
Cut: Excellent
Cert: GIA
HCA: 1.5
Eye Clean:
Light Perf:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Depth%: 61.6
Table%: 56
Crown Angle: 35
Pavilion: 40.8
Measurements 8.37-8.39x5.16
Fluorescence: None
Girdle: Medium

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Re: GG & IS Image Ordered - Please Give Opinions to this Poi

This is kind of tough because I like H color but if size is most important to her, then it might make more sense to go with 2 or 3. I have ACA earrings and they are a fabulous cut, so I'd want to see the idealscope images for 1 and 3. I'd also want to know how the trade-in policies are for 1 and 3 in comparison to 2.

 

[cajewel]

Re: GG & IS Image Ordered - Please Give Opinions to this Poi

thanks for replying DiamondSeeker2006.

I know you like H and above but in your opinion how much is the difference between H and I face up, all things being equal? Are you color sensitive?

Also, do you really think I could tell a difference in size with say #3 (8.37-8.39x5.16 ) compared to #1 (Measurements 8.16-8.13x5.00)?

 

[0-0-0]

Re: GG & IS Image Ordered - Please Give Opinions to this Poi

My SO is color sensitive and actually prefers the H/I color range more than the other colors. IMO it's unlikely that you'll notice much difference face up, but some I colors may show visibly more tint from the side.

You are likely to see a difference in size if the stones are loose and compared side by side. But I doubt the difference will be memorable once the stones are set and seen on their own.

 

[cajewel]

Re: GG & IS Image Ordered - Please Give Opinions to this Poi

thanks for the info thbmok