Help between two diamonds

[JohnD51]

Having trouble picking between these two diamonds. Suggestions? I assume the 1.74ct is cheaper due to the Medium Blue florescence.

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD10600647
$13,558.00
Ct: 1.7
Clarity: VS2
Color: H
Florescence : None
AGS: Ideal
GIA: EX

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD10883873
$13,392.00
Ct: 1.74
Clarity: VVS2
Color: H
Florescence: Medium Blue
AGS:Ideal
GIA:EX

 

[Rpb]

I would go with option 2, good numbers and lovely small table. Please do not consider option 1 as the CA /PA angles are not complimentary for good fire.

 

[SimoneDi]

None of them, they are not well cut.

Here is a beautiful diamond: https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...DiamondDetails&action=newTab&catalogView=true

 

[JohnD51]

None of them, they are not well cut.

Here is a beautiful diamond: https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-de...DiamondDetails&action=newTab&catalogView=true

What makes you say that they're not well cut?

 

[SimoneDi]

What makes you say that they're not well cut?

The first one has a very high crown and it doesn’t have clear and well defined arrows.

The second one I suppose is ok. The angles are complimentary, but it is deeper and outside of the ideal range. None of the diamonds would be considered an ideal cut.

Did you see the G? It’s a very clean SI1 and a step up in color. It has beautiful cut proportions. Cheaper than your suggestions.

 

[mrs-b]

I love that H VVS stone. Very pretty.

 

[appl3]

Option 2. Medium fluorescent should be ok. I wouldn’t want strong though because you will see it turn blue in sunlight. My own personal preference.

 

[SimoneDi]

Option 2. Medium fluorescent should be ok. I wouldn’t want strong though because you will see it turn blue in sunlight. My own personal preference.

Strong flouro doesn't turn stones "blue" per se. Some might take on a lavender-ish hue which some people might notice others might not. Nonetheless, flouro is a personal preference.

 

[sledge]

Isn't the 34/40.6 G stone pushing the fringe more? Shallow end of crown and pavilion will produce less fire, right? As evidenced in AGS charts as this lands in EX.

Excuse the mess, on mobile.



The H stone with 35/40.6 should be more complimentary as higher crown is coupled with lower pavilion and both values are within ideal preference. Also higher crowns have potential to throw more fire.

All assuming symmetry, etc is right. Also have to take with grain of salt as GIA rounds and averages funky.

 

[Dancing Fire]

#2 is the better stone. Don't be afraid of buying a fluor stone.