Going to look at these 3 stones at GOG today and *hopefully* make a decision! Opinions please?...

[bem3231]

First of, I have to say that Jonathan and his staff at GOG have been amazingly awesome through this whole lengthy process. I will write more about my experience once all is said and done.

The three stones that I'm going to look at today are as follows. They are all virtually the same price. I would be curious to get opinions / feedback... Thanks!

3.02 ct F SI2 Eighternity
Depth: 61.5
Table: 56.3
Crown Angle: 34.9
Pav. Angle: 41.2
Culet: 0.2%
Polish: GIA VG
Symmetry: GIA VG
Girdle: thin - medium faceted
Fluorescence: strong blue
Width: 9.3mm
Length: 9.35mm
Depth: 5.72mm
HCA: the HCA rating does not really apply to proprietary cuts

2.68 FVS2 Ideal Cut
Depth: 60.8
Table: 54.4
Crown Angle: 34.9
Pav. Angle: 40.7
Culet: 0.5%
Polish: GIA EX
Symmetry: GIA EX
Girdle: medium faceted
Fluorescence: faint
Width: 8.96mm
Length: 9.01mm
Depth: 5.46mm
HCA: 1.1 (Ex, Ex, Ex, VG) - falls right smack in the middle of both GIA and AGS

3.01 GSI1
Depth: 62.1
Table: 56
Crown Angle: 35
Pav. Angle: 40.8
Culet: 0
Polish: GIA Ex
Symmetry: GIA Ex
Girdle: medium-slightly thick faceted
Fluorescence: faint
Width: 9.24mm
Length: 9.18mm
Depth: 5.72mm
HCA: 1.6 (Ex, Ex, Ex, VG) - falls right in the middle of both GIA and AGS

 

[wen104]

If I personally had to pick one of those I would go with #2 even though it is the smallest of the 3. My reasoning is this #2 has everything I would look for to qualify me to purchase that diamond. My second pick would be #3 and then #1. The one thing with #1 it is an F with strong blue Fl, SI2 and everything seems to be VG range but the other diamonds all had EX ratings. The Ex ratings and higher clarity would be my decision for putting the other 2 first. You may really like the different cut on #1 and if it is eye clean that could be the difference for you but #2 is definitely the safest one I think.

 

[Lorelei]

My pick is also for #2, even though it is a little lighter on the carat weight, looks to be superb! I look forward to hearing what you think when you see them and which one you choose!

 

[NeverEndingUpgrade]

If #3 looks good, I would go with it because it is bigger.

 

[Ellen]

I couldn''t say anything about the first, as I haven''t seen those in real life.

As for the other two, either, or both could be stunning. The great thing about this is, you don''t have to go by the numbers. You have the enviable position of getting to look at and compare all 3 in person. So at this point, forget numbers, and let your eyes tell you which one is most beautiful.

 

[iheartscience]

I''d get #3 since it''s the bigger than #2!

(#1 I don''t know anything about, but since it did get VG for polish and symmetry vs. the other two that got EX, I''d skip it, probably.)

 

[Kaleigh]

If #3 is eye clean then that''s what I''d get. But #2 looks awesome!! I know nothing about #1. Have fun today and please let us know which one you choose!!!