Help!! This or That!

[biblioj]

Im not too familiar with diamonds and I think I have narrowed my search down to two stones attached are the links which features the AGS reports, diamond images and idealscope pictures, one is a VS1 H color and the other a VS2 G color, the light return on the H stone appears to be better by the idealscope image but iv always heard take color over clarity, opinions wanted, for the 300 dollar difference what would you do?!

vs1 h - http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=130&item=1197192
vs2 g - http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=130&item=1193766

 

[lucyandroger]

They are both well cut stones -- both came out excellent in the HCA.

They are really similar stones so it's a matter of personal preference -- would you prefer slightly better color or slightly better clarity?

 

[biblioj]

Date: 1/14/2009 4:14:18 PM
Author: lucyandroger
They are both well cut stones -- both came out excellent in the HCA.

They are really similar stones so it''s a matter of personal preference -- would you prefer slightly better color or slightly better clarity?

Id like a better color but i wasnt sure how much if any is the difference between VS1 abd VS2, either way something shouldnt be seen by the naked eye but i didnt want there to be a big difference between the two

 

[lucyandroger]

If you prefer the G color, then I would call up James Allen and have them take a look at the stone to make sure it is eyeclean to your satisfaction. I personally would not be concerned about the difference between VS1 and VS2.

 

[biblioj]

Thank you very much for your help, id normally do the shopping in person and ask around more but I want to suprise my girlfriend when I get off the plane from Iraq

 

[swingirl]

I would prefer better color. You won''t notice much different between VS1 and VS2. Nice stones!

 

[lucyandroger]

You''re very welcome!

Your GF is going to be very excited -- it''s a beautiful stone. Have you picked out a setting yet?

 

[biblioj]

She wants a thin band four prong setting, white gold. I am partial to the four prong as well. Yea I think itd make a really nice ring, she wanted something around 1ct and wouldnt know the difference between a j color low polished un symetrical diamond, but was really excited by the brillance of a leo, after reasearch i found maybe a ideal cut stone with not so many facets and better quallity would suit her taste (1ct. size) and mine of quality better. Idealy I wouldnt want to spend this much but shes worth every penny and its not a car and doesnt depreciate as such

 

[AmberGretchen]

Sounds like it will be a beautiful ring - I think either stone will be lovely

 

[lucyandroger]

Sounds great! I really like the four prong settings as well.

I''m sure once you see her face, you''ll be glad you spent the $$! Good luck with the proposal!

 

[biblioj]

thank you!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/14/2009 5:25:35 PM
Author: AmberGretchen
Sounds like it will be a beautiful ring - I think either stone will be lovely

Ditto!