[Help Requested] Diamond Choice

[Narlakor]

Hey All,

I''m a long time lurker, but have decided to register to get your opinions. I''m currently looking at diamonds for an engagement ring and having looked around have now found 2 VERY similar diamonds that have piqued my interest and that fall within my budget.

The following are the GIA specs for the 2 diamonds. I was hoping you may give me your opinion on your preferred choice (I know they are much of a muchness), and also give me some advice on what to ask when enquiring about them further (for instance, both have feathers but I have yet to see where on the diamond the feathers are):

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Diamond 1
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Laser Inscription Registry: GIA 2106762820
Date of Issue: January 11, 2010

Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.19 - 6.22 x 3.86 mm

Carat Weight: 0.91 carat
Color Grade: G
Clarity Grade: SI2
Cut Grade: Excellent

Proportions:
Depth: 62.2%
Table: 57%
Crown Angle: 34.5°
Crown Height: 15.0%
Pavilion Angle: 41.2°
Pavilion Depth: 43.5%
Star length: 50%
Lower Half: 75%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted (3.5%)
Culet: None

Finish:
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None

Clarity Characteristics:
Twinning Wisp, Feather

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Diamond 2
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Laser Inscription Registry: GIA 2106753087
Date of Issue: December 29, 2009

Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.17 - 6.20 x 3.84 mm

Carat Weight: 0.91 carat
Color Grade: G
Clarity Grade: SI2
Cut Grade: Excellent

Proportions:
Depth: 62.1%
Table: 58%
Crown Angle: 34.5°
Crown Height: 14.5%
Pavilion Angle: 41.0°
Pavilion Depth: 43.5%
Star length: 50%
Lower Half: 75%
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted (4.0%)
Culet: None

Finish:
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None

Clarity Characteristics:
Feather, Cloud
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I''ve never bought a diamond before so any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[stone-cold11]

First thing I would ask if they are eye-clean. SI2 might not be.

If they are, and the feather do not result in any durability issue, then I prefer 2 from the numbers.

 

[Narlakor]

Just to muddy the water a bit, this diamond is being shipped in for me to have a look at aswell. Exact same price as the above 2 diamonds.

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Diamond 3
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Laser Inscription Registry: GIA 5106825147
Date of Issue: January 29, 2010
Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.09 - 6.13 x 3.76 mm

Carat Weight: 0.84 carat
Color Grade: E
Clarity Grade: VS2
Cut Grade: Excellent
Proportions:
Depth: 61.5%
Table: 56%
Crown Angle: 35.0°
Crown Height: 15.5%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star length: 50%
Lower Half: 80%
Girdle: Thin to Medium, Faceted (3.0%)
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Clarity Characteristics:
Crystal, Feather

 

[stone-cold11]

Looks good from the numbers.

 

[Lorelei]

Hi Narlakor and welcome!

Diamonds 2 and 3 are worth further evaluation, see if this seller has an Idealscope you can use to view each diamond.

 

[Narlakor]

Interesting, why do you feel the 2nd one is better than the first?

 

[yssie]

Ditto - 2 & 3 could be good. pavilion 41.2 in #1 may be okay, may not be, 2 & 3 are safer combos generally

 

[Narlakor]

Thanks for your help guys. I have since viewed Diamond 3 and the choice was made. I have now commisioned #3 to be set in an 18ct Yellow Gold ring with Platinum claw, very similar design to your classic tiffany''s setting. I''ll post pics once I get my hands on it.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I was going to pick 3, so I''m glad to hear you liked it! Please come back with photos.

 

[Narlakor]

I thought you may like to know that I now have the ring and plan on giving it to her on Saturday. No pictures yet, I don''t want to risk her finding the pics on my camera/phone/pc. You''ll have to wait till it''s on her finger.

 

[stone-cold11]

no prob.