Help me choose the rock!

[obaman]

Hey guys, I''ve been lurking around here and really learned a wealth of information from everyone. Without this site, I think I would''ve bought a regular diamond without really looking into it. It could have turned out bad since I''m looking for a square type.
I am kind of strapped for time and want to buy a diamond in the next week or so. I''ve picked out these 4 diamonds from GOG. What do some members think of these?
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6444/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6443/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4929/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6355/

I''m kind of torn between the square hearts and arrows and the old mine cushion cuts.
Thanks guys!

 

[D&T]

Date: 12/9/2009 7:41:55 PM
Author:obaman
Hey guys, I've been lurking around here and really learned a wealth of information from everyone. Without this site, I think I would've bought a regular diamond without really looking into it. It could have turned out bad since I'm looking for a square type.
I am kind of strapped for time and want to buy a diamond in the next week or so. I've picked out these 4 diamonds from GOG. What do some members think of these?
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6444/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6443/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/4929/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/6355/

I'm kind of torn between the square hearts and arrows and the old mine cushion cuts.
Thanks guys!

made it clickable... off to see it

all very beautiful stones. I really like the last two (OMC, and the clipped corner Princess of hearts) but between the two is very different looks. I love the chucky facet, but I have an H&A round (would love to have an square H&A) some tough decision the cushion is the largest out of the four diameter wise, but its all personal preference, maybe you need to narrow down to the cut first and go from there? if its the OMC then go with it, otherwise if it is the square H&A then narrow from those?

 

[obaman]

oh, thanks for putting them in links for me.
They put up a video of these diamonds too.
http://www.vimeo.com/8081248
I really like the Princess of Hearts, but in the video it was the least impressive imo.

Life would've been so much easier if she wanted a round.

 

[D&T]

Date: 12/9/2009 8:07:02 PM
Author: obaman
oh, thanks for putting them in links for me.
They put up a video of these diamonds too.
http://www.vimeo.com/8081248
I really like the Princess of Hearts, but in the video it was the least impressive imo.

Life would've been so much easier if she wanted a round.

I love that Jon puts up these videos!! it sure helps! I really oooggle over the OMC

just because I want myself, I'm drawn to those I vote OMC or August Vintage cushion (whatever Jon named it...lol)

 

[Dreamer_D]

OK, no question the POH is OUT from the video. It doesn''t hold a candle to the others. The two square H&As are so close to one another in performance, what is the price difference? One color grade won''t be noticable, but an H is a safer bet.

I love the August vintage cushion myself.

You said your gf doesn''t want a round. Does she like a vintage look? The square H&A will look like an RB at that size unless you look closely I think, the square shape will not be as apparent when set. The August vintage will really look *different* than an RB.

 

[obaman]

The difference between the two square H&A is that the I color is .88carat and the H is .81.
Not too much difference. Do any of the inclusions worry anyone?
About the August vintage, it''s ASET isn''t as bright as some of the others. is that a problem?

This is killing me to be diamond searching during finals!