Help Evaluated Diamonds

[hc132]

Just wanted to see what peoples opinions are of these two diamonds.

1.21 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 1.21 carat I color vs1 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

1.33 Carat I-VS1 Excellent Cut Round Diamond

This 1.33 carat round diamond I color vs1 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.bluenile.com

The first diamond looks fairly good to me. The second one from blue nile unfortunately does not come with any scope images. Also, it feels to me like it has a darker (maybe brown) tint? Although I am not sure if that is just the lighting.

Trying to decide between going for something like the one above, or just getting a diamond from whiteflash ex https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-di...-vs2-clarity-round-excellent-cut-sku-e4596119 which would have more a premium but a guaranteed good cut.

For those with super / near super ideal diamonds, can you really tell a difference between them and ones that has a really good cut with correct proportions?

 

[lovedogs]

I would always choose the WF stone. For me, I would want the peace of mind related to knowing I had the best cut. I would probably try to get an I color from WF to avoid having such a big size difference though.

 

[lovedogs]

Like this, for example: https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-di...-vs1-clarity-round-excellent-cut-sku-e4629401

 

[Kim N]

The JA and BN stones are great, but if you can swing this one, it's what I'd get.

Diamond | 1.204 ct H VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4475107

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.204 carat H color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4475107

www.whiteflash.com

 

[hc132]

That is true, but I've never been able to compare a super ideal and one that's not side by side. Although I'd imagine there would be diminishing returns as you get closer to the "perfect cut".

Has anyone who has compared both seen a noticeable difference, assuming the non-super ideal is still a decent ags000 cut stone?

Also does anyone else think the blue nile one has brown tint? It just looks overall darker than the JA one when viewing the sides.

 

[Kim N]

That is true, but I've never been able to compare a super ideal and one that's not side by side. Although I'd imagine there would be diminishing returns as you get closer to the "perfect cut".

Has anyone who has compared both seen a noticeable difference, assuming the non-super ideal is still a decent ags000 cut stone?

Also does anyone else think the blue nile one has brown tint? It just looks overall darker than the JA one when viewing the sides.

The BN stone does appear a bit darker than the JA from the side.

There are lots of threads discussing the visual differences between super ideal cuts and non-super ideals. Here's a recent one.

Real world difference 3EX vs Super Ideal Cut

Hi all, I am from Czech Republic where engagement and diamond rings are not “big business” and 2000$ for a complete ring is more than too much.. Anyhow, I have just bought a ring with .74ct H VVS1 GIA3EX with following proportions (gia report 5403929855): Table 57% Depth 62,2% Crown 35°...

www.pricescope.com

 

[hc132]

Thanks, I will take a look at that thread. Sounds like this will be a hard decision

 

[crbl999]

That is true, but I've never been able to compare a super ideal and one that's not side by side. Although I'd imagine there would be diminishing returns as you get closer to the "perfect cut".

Has anyone who has compared both seen a noticeable difference, assuming the non-super ideal is still a decent ags000 cut stone?

Also does anyone else think the blue nile one has brown tint? It just looks overall darker than the JA one when viewing the sides.

Here are some good videos that compare super ideal hearts & arrows to ideal cut stones. Leave the sound off and pick which stone you like the best. Then turn the sound on to find out which is the super ideal. Three different lighting sources in the video so you can see brilliance, fire, and sparkle easier.