How do these diamonds look?

[STEVESKI]

I am about to pull the trigger on buying a set of stud earrings for my girlfriend. How do these diamonds look? Would it be a noticeable difference in size from her existing .5ctw earrings with unknown color/clarity (very dull looking too).

Here are some of the stats:

Carat weight: 0.44
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: J
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 62.0%
Table: 54.9%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 4.88*4.94*3.05
Crown Angle: 34.8°
Crown %: 15.50
Pavilion Angle: 40.9°
Pavilion %: 43.20


Carat weight: 0.43
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: J
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 61.6%
Table: 54.0%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 4.87*4.90*3.01
Crown Angle: 34.3°
Crown %: 15.50
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion %: 42.90

 

[stone-cold11]

Looks good to me.

 

[yssie]

ditto sc - what's not to like?


I think you'll be astounded by the difference good cut can make.

 

[STEVESKI]

Thanks both of you. I've been lurking these boards for almost a year now and have learned a ton from being here, so thanks to everyone. I don't know anybody else that knows how to look for quality diamonds so I can't wait to see how these turn out and how they compare to all her friend's diamonds.

PS. I'll probably be posting a similar question in another 3-4 months, but then it'll be for an engagement ring.

 

[Lula]

They look good -- and, yes, they will look noticeably bigger (and more sparkly) than her current pair of studs!