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!
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!