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Rough_Rock
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- Jan 23, 2008
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hi everyone,
I''m finding myself in a dilemma. I''ve purchased a beautiful stone (1.21 FSI1 ACA) from WF, but another jeweler has shown me a stone that he says has a better cut, and is cheaper. My gut (and HCA) tells me the WF stone is better, but I''m not sure anymore. Could someone please help me? Here are the specs:
Stone1:
. Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 1.260
. Depth %: 61.3
. Table %: 55.8
. Crown Angle: 34.6
. Crown %: 15.3
. Star : 51
. Pavilion Angle: 40.7
. Pavilion %: 42.9
. Lower Girdle %: 77
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.95-6.98X4.27
* HCA = 1.0 (X,X,X,VG)
* Price: 7900
Stone2:
Measurements: 6.94 - 6.99 x 4.19 mm
Carat Weight: 1.23
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut Grade: Excellent
Proportions:
Depth: 60.2 %
Table: 58 %
Crown Angle: 33.5°
Crown Height: 14 %
Pavilion Angle: 41.2°
Pavilion Depth: 43.5 %
Star length: 55 %
Lower Half: 85 %
Girdle: Thin to Medium, Faceted
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
HCA: 2.4 (VG,VG,VG,X)
Price: 7200
This is really gut-wrenching, as I''m clueless as how to tell which is the better cut stone? I know this is purely an academic exercise, as both stones will be beautiful to the naked eye. However, I''d like to know for my own sanity.
I''m finding myself in a dilemma. I''ve purchased a beautiful stone (1.21 FSI1 ACA) from WF, but another jeweler has shown me a stone that he says has a better cut, and is cheaper. My gut (and HCA) tells me the WF stone is better, but I''m not sure anymore. Could someone please help me? Here are the specs:
Stone1:
. Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 1.260
. Depth %: 61.3
. Table %: 55.8
. Crown Angle: 34.6
. Crown %: 15.3
. Star : 51
. Pavilion Angle: 40.7
. Pavilion %: 42.9
. Lower Girdle %: 77
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.95-6.98X4.27
* HCA = 1.0 (X,X,X,VG)
* Price: 7900
Stone2:
Measurements: 6.94 - 6.99 x 4.19 mm
Carat Weight: 1.23
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut Grade: Excellent
Proportions:
Depth: 60.2 %
Table: 58 %
Crown Angle: 33.5°
Crown Height: 14 %
Pavilion Angle: 41.2°
Pavilion Depth: 43.5 %
Star length: 55 %
Lower Half: 85 %
Girdle: Thin to Medium, Faceted
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
HCA: 2.4 (VG,VG,VG,X)
Price: 7200
This is really gut-wrenching, as I''m clueless as how to tell which is the better cut stone? I know this is purely an academic exercise, as both stones will be beautiful to the naked eye. However, I''d like to know for my own sanity.