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This is so ridiculous:however, too much information makes one crazy....
Would you rather go with an H 1.6 or a G 1.5 assuming they are both as beautifully cut and all other specs are equal?
 
It''s going to be a matter of personal preference.

I would go for the 1.5 G over the 1.6 H. I''m somewhat color sensitive so for 1/10 of a carat difference, I''d go with the higher color. Someone who isn''t color sensitive though, might prefer the larger H.
 
If you''re talking about what I would choose, I think I''d go with the 1.6 H, just to have the tiny bit more size. But if you''re asking what you should do, do you notice color differences? Does it bother you? Does a little smaller or larger size make you happy? It all depends, my dear!
 
It''s pretty much a toss up, as the 1.5 will be very close in size to the 1.6. As FG alluded to, color might be a preference. If not, go with the bigger.
 
Its an online stone so I can''t see the color. I like my diamonds an icy white but am told the H,because it is so well cut,will face up white anyways.
 
Well, you have to add into the equation that a 1.5 ideal cut G is going to cost more than a 1.6 ideal cut H. I know because I bought an ideal cut H 1.63!
 
I would do the G 1.5. I am color sensitive and really, 1.5 is kind of an important milestone weight for some people. For me, the next big step is 2.0 so anything in between the 2 is not that important. So .10 carat is not enough to convince me to go lower in color.
 
What are the prices? It's really not a fair question if the prices are different..and I think they will be.

If the prices were the same, I'd probably take the 1.5 G, but since I was shopping in that exact range, I know the 1.5 G is more than the 1.6 H.
 
Good thoughts ladies.
Thanks.
 
If you like icy white stones, go with the G. Some people can begin to see color at H. You''re not going to lose much size.
 
its about $1k difference
 
Me personally H 1.6! I really can''t see much color in an H and I rather have the size. The difference in color between a G and an H to me is less perceptable than the size between a 1.5 and a 1.6, although they are both very small differences.
 
Date: 11/1/2006 5:44:19 PM
Author:sydney
This is so ridiculous:however, too much information makes one crazy....
Would you rather go with an H 1.6 or a G 1.5 assuming they are both as beautifully cut and all other specs are equal?
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Assuming all specs and cut are equal. I''d go for the 1.6 H.

However, if one is cut a little better than the other, I''d go for the best cut, regardless of color and take the smaller stone if it was the better cut because I doubt I''d be able to tell the difference between a 1.6 and a 1.5.
 
Date: 11/1/2006 5:56:30 PM
Author: sydney
its about $1k difference
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Oh my! $1K difference?? I''d definitely just go with the cheaper one, whichever it is
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How is everybody talking about the size difference of the 1.5 G and the 1.6 H? Before I weigh in there, I''d like to know the diameters of the two stones. A 0.10 carat difference might not be noticeable, but a 10 mm difference might be. I''ve seen a 1.40 with a diameter that you would usually find on a stone of 1.33. So in reality they looked exactly the same size even though one weighed more than the other.

If the 1.5 G is close in diameter to the 1.6 H, then really they will end up looking the same size anyway.
 
Well, I think the original question was assuming all things equal except color and carat weight.
 
Date: 11/1/2006 5:44:19 PM
Author:sydney
This is so ridiculous:however, too much information makes one crazy....
Would you rather go with an H 1.6 or a G 1.5 assuming they are both as beautifully cut and all other specs are equal?
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heh I''ll take the I 1.7 or the J 1.8 :D Maybe even the K 1.9 :)
 
Date: 11/1/2006 6:08:51 PM
Author: sunkist
Well, I think the original question was assuming all things equal except color and carat weight.
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That means that the diameters would be in proportion to the weights?

In any event, for a question like you describe ("ALL ELSE BEING EQUAL except color and carat weight..."), the answer is going to be unique to each person. There is no right answer there. Some people will prefer the 1.6 H for their own reasons, and they''ll be right. And others will prefer the 1.5 G for their own reasons, and they''ll be right, too. In which case, a thread like this couldn''t really help the original poster, as only SHE will know in the end which suits her fancy.

So I guess what I''m saying is, if I were her I would do everything I could to isolate what ISN''T equal between those stones (aside from color and clarity) and make a more informed evalution. As the question stands, the answer can only be found in the individual''s personal preference.
 
Date: 11/1/2006 5:53:14 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Well, you have to add into the equation that a 1.5 ideal cut G is going to cost more than a 1.6 ideal cut H. I know because I bought an ideal cut H 1.63!
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speaking of DS you had reservations all through the waiting process that you might see too much color - but I haven''t heard a peep since you got it - fears unfounded??
 
Date: 11/1/2006 6:13:00 PM
Author: Upside Down Man

Date: 11/1/2006 6:08:51 PM
Author: sunkist
Well, I think the original question was assuming all things equal except color and carat weight.
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That means that the diameters would be in proportion to the weights?

In any event, for a question like you describe (''ALL ELSE BEING EQUAL except color and carat weight...''), the answer is going to be unique to each person. There is no right answer there. Some people will prefer the 1.6 H for their own reasons, and they''ll be right. And others will prefer the 1.5 G for their own reasons, and they''ll be right, too. In which case, a thread like this couldn''t really help the original poster, as only SHE will know in the end which suits her fancy.

So I guess what I''m saying is, if I were her I would do everything I could to isolate what ISN''T equal between those stones (aside from color and clarity) and make a more informed evalution. As the question stands, the answer can only be found in the individual''s personal preference.
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All else equal meaning specs...but not price...and I assume price enters into almost everyone''s decision!
 
well it would depend on things like table/depthtoo because a 1.5c that is 60.5 depth might be a similar face-up diameter to a 1.6 that is 62 depth. but assuming both had like the same specs (aka 55 table and 60.5 depth) and cut quality was on par with each other, the H 1.6 for sure. i love a great H.
 
Date: 11/1/2006 6:13:25 PM
Author: Cehrabehra

Date: 11/1/2006 5:53:14 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Well, you have to add into the equation that a 1.5 ideal cut G is going to cost more than a 1.6 ideal cut H. I know because I bought an ideal cut H 1.63!
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speaking of DS you had reservations all through the waiting process that you might see too much color - but I haven''t heard a peep since you got it - fears unfounded??
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Yes, it is beautiful and I cannot see a tint in it at all. Mentally I''d love to have an F, but you know, I just don''t think it''s worth the price difference! Actaully I was more concerned about the size, but I am adjusting to that as well! Haha!
 
Date: 11/1/2006 6:11:56 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
But an ideal cut 1.5 should be about 7.4mm and an ideal cut 1.6 will be close to 7.6mm in diameter, so it is a visually noticeable amount unless one is very deep and the other shallow or something.
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But only when they''re side by side. My 1.4 has been guessed at 1.5. Alone it isn''t that noticable, imo.

And I honestly don''t mean to harp here, but he''s stated he likes icy white diamonds. He''s been told a well cut H will face up white. He hasn''t seen it. And all I can think of is Scott, with the same scenario in being told his H would be white, got it, and HATED it.

OK, I''ll shut up now.
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Personally, assuming all specs are equal and factoring the 1K difference (prob the H being the lower price), I would go with the 1.6 H. If it was my stone, hee...I would put the extra 1K in and get an even bigger stone. Maybe a 1.7 I?
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When I was shopping for my e-ring diamond, I compared a 1.6 to a 1.64 and I could see the difference even though it was only 0.4ct!
 
Date: 11/1/2006 6:17:08 PM
Author: Ellen



Date: 11/1/2006 6:11:56 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
But an ideal cut 1.5 should be about 7.4mm and an ideal cut 1.6 will be close to 7.6mm in diameter, so it is a visually noticeable amount unless one is very deep and the other shallow or something.
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But only when they're side by side. My 1.4 has been guessed at 1.5. Alone it isn't that noticable, imo.

And I honestly don't mean to harp here, but he's stated he likes icy white diamonds. He's been told a well cut H will face up white. He hasn't seen it. And all I can think of is Scott, with the same scenario in being told his H would be white, got it, and HATED it.

OK, I'll shut up now.
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So you are making an argument in favor of the 1.5 G? I read your post to say the size difference is negligable, but difference in color might not be.
 
Date: 11/1/2006 6:17:08 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 11/1/2006 6:11:56 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
But an ideal cut 1.5 should be about 7.4mm and an ideal cut 1.6 will be close to 7.6mm in diameter, so it is a visually noticeable amount unless one is very deep and the other shallow or something.
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But only when they''re side by side. My 1.4 has been guessed at 1.5. Alone it isn''t that noticable, imo.

And I honestly don''t mean to harp here, but he''s stated he likes icy white diamonds. He''s been told a well cut H will face up white. He hasn''t seen it. And all I can think of is Scott, with the same scenario in being told his H would be white, got it, and HATED it.

OK, I''ll shut up now.
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Your point is valid, of course. But if a person is that color sensitive, I really think they might not be happy until they get up to an F. I still think Scott was seeing the stone in indoor lighting that was causing the problem, but we never really heard back from him, did we?

If the prices were the SAME..I''d probably go for a 1.5 G over a 1.6 H since I didn''t care so much about the size. I am thinking that G/H VS1''s above 1.5 had more of a price difference than $1000 when I was looking, though.
 
I have an H and I love it...with a $1K price difference, I am going to go with the cheaper of the 2.
 
Date: 11/1/2006 6:20:39 PM
Author: Upside Down Man

So you are making an argument in favor of the 1.5 G? I read your post to say the size difference is negligable, but difference in color might not be.
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Correct.

A suggestion to the OP. Do you have time to go somewhere that sells well cut diamonds, like a Hearts on Fire dealer, and see the different colors? That would help you I think. And worth a grand if it''s not a lot of trouble.
 
ds, no we never heard back, but he did see the stone outside in daylight.
 
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