Help me choose a diamond - 2 options

[MiaPia]

Please help me choose a diamond:

1. Round Brilliant 1.085 H SI2

Certificate says:

Table Size: 55.5
Total Depth: 63.5
Crown Ang: 34.9
Pav Ang: 41.3
Pav Dep: 43.4
Girdle: Sl Thick
Culet: small
Polish: VG
Cut: VG

2. Round Brilliant 1.125 H SI1

No certificate available. The only details I have are...

Table Size: 63.2
Total Depth: 57.2
Crown Ang: 36.2
Pav Ang: 41.1
Pav Dep: 43.3
Culet: 0.5
I was told it was ''Very Good''???

Both are eye clean

Thanks!

 

[ImpatientOne]

I would PASS on both as they are poorly cut. The first scores a 4.3 on the HCA while the second scores a 5.3...

If you post what you are looking for, I''m sure the good folks here at PS will help you find something more suitable!

 

[jet2ks]

Both of those diamonds are what we refer to as steep/deeps--the crown and pavillion angles are too steep to work well together and the diamonds are overly deep. Diamonds of this type do not perform well, they tend to "leak" light instead of reflecting it back to your eyes, so they appear dark and lifeless. I would pass on both.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 8/7/2009 11:46:25 PM
Author: jet2ks
Both of those diamonds are what we refer to as steep/deeps--the crown and pavillion angles are too steep to work well together and the diamonds are overly deep. Diamonds of this type do not perform well, they tend to 'leak' light instead of reflecting it back to your eyes, so they appear dark and lifeless. I would pass on both.

Thritto Imp and Jet and may I say yuck to them both?

 

[Ellen]

As indicated, we know you can do better.

Are you looking locally or online? If you let us know, we''ll try to help you find something suitable!

 

[MiaPia]

Thanks for your feedback, I do appreciate it. Ellen, you made me feel a little better about the situation! This is an exhausting process and the fun has gone out of it.
I''ll keep looking for a 1 carat, H, SI1-2 with a depth closer to 60%. I think that''s right from the research I have done...
I have found a lovely gemmologist which I feel I can trust, so will go back to her on Monday.

 

[stone-cold11]

Ditto the above.

Good luck in your search.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 8/8/2009 8:41:18 PM
Author: MiaPia
Thanks for your feedback, I do appreciate it. Ellen, you made me feel a little better about the situation! This is an exhausting process and the fun has gone out of it.
I''ll keep looking for a 1 carat, H, SI1-2 with a depth closer to 60%. I think that''s right from the research I have done...
I have found a lovely gemmologist which I feel I can trust, so will go back to her on Monday.

Aw, I hate to hear that. I know well how hard it can be, wanting to get it right when there''s so much to learn! I''m glad I made you feel a little better.

As far as diamonds go, it''s not just depth that''s imporatant. It''s many things, all working together. A well cut diamond is a real balancing act! A quick way to get a read on a diamond is to use the HCA. Just punch in table, depth, and the crown/pavilion angles. It will give you two things, a numerical score, and the placement of an x on the chart. Ideally you want the score under 2 (many people prefer a diamond that scores between 1-2), and the x in the overlap area of AGS/GIA, or close to. That will help ensure you get a nice diamond. Once you get a diamond that falls in this range, you can have it further evaluated to make sure it''s a good one. That''s where your gemologist could be of much help.

Good luck on your search, and try not to get discouraged. Once you have a beautiful diamond sparkling on your finger, it will all be worth it!

 

[UCLABelle]

Date: 8/9/2009 9:02:34 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 8/8/2009 8:41:18 PM

Author: MiaPia

Thanks for your feedback, I do appreciate it. Ellen, you made me feel a little better about the situation! This is an exhausting process and the fun has gone out of it.

I''ll keep looking for a 1 carat, H, SI1-2 with a depth closer to 60%. I think that''s right from the research I have done...

I have found a lovely gemmologist which I feel I can trust, so will go back to her on Monday.

Aw, I hate to hear that. I know well how hard it can be, wanting to get it right when there''s so much to learn! I''m glad I made you feel a little better.

As far as diamonds go, it''s not just depth that''s imporatant. It''s many things, all working together. A well cut diamond is a real balancing act! A quick way to get a read on a diamond is to use the HCA. Just punch in table, depth, and the crown/pavilion angles. It will give you two things, a numerical score, and the placement of an x on the chart. Ideally you want the score under 2 (many people prefer a diamond that scores between 1-2), and the x in the overlap area of AGS/GIA, or close to. That will help ensure you get a nice diamond. Once you get a diamond that falls in this range, you can have it further evaluated to make sure it''s a good one. That''s where your gemologist could be of much help.


Good luck on your search, and try not to get discouraged. Once you have a beautiful diamond sparkling on your finger, it will all be worth it!

I second Ellen---sorry the fun is gone---maybe take a short break and re-group before embarking back on the search for the perfect diamond (it really can be a fun process!)...