Is there a difference in these 2?

[bimsuper]

I''m trying to choose between these two stones. Number 1 is all about quality. Number 2 is a little less quality but more size. I would like to get some educated opinions on how much of a visual difference you think there is between the two in reference to size and quality.

Thanks.

1. http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_0.85_Carat_G_Color_VS1_Clarity_diamond-343878.html

2. http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_0.96_Carat_J_Color_VVS1_Clarity_diamond-274505.html

 

[stone-cold11]

Date: 6/10/2009 9:30:16 AM
Author:bimsuper
I'm trying to choose between these two stones. Number 1 is all about quality. Number 2 is a little less quality but more size. I would like to get some educated opinions on how much of a visual difference you think there is between the two in reference to size and quality.

Thanks.

1. http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_0.85_Carat_G_Color_VS1_Clarity_diamond-343878.html

2. http://www.exceldiamonds.com/Loose_Round_Diamond-143/Loose_Round_0.96_Carat_J_Color_VVS1_Clarity_diamond-274505.html

If a stone is eye-clean, you will not notice a difference between an SI1 eye-clean stone and an IF much less a VVS/VS. So that is a spec I would drop when dealing with a trusted vendor.

Color wise, look at this video. http://vimeo.com/3288695 Also note that this demonstration will vary slightly in real life because of the camera and your display so best is to go check out a stone in life graded by AGS/GIA.

Cut wise, #2 has not enough data to make a judgement call. #1 is very well cut from the IS/ASET image.

 

[Ellen]

We can''t compare without the same info on 2.

To me, clarity isn''t really "quality", cut is. Cut is what really makes or breaks a diamond, it''s what makes it sparkle, or not. So I would agree, lower the clarity to VS2-SI1 (eyeclean), keep the color in the G-J range, and go for the best cut.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/10/2009 10:30:40 AM
Author: Ellen
We can''t compare without the same info on 2.

To me, clarity isn''t really ''quality'', cut is. Cut is what really makes or breaks a diamond, it''s what makes it sparkle, or not. So I would agree, lower the clarity to VS2-SI1 (eyeclean), keep the color in the G-J range, and go for the best cut.

Ditto The Ellenster.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 6/10/2009 10:35:12 AM
Author: Lorelei

Ditto The Ellenster.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/10/2009 10:37:41 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 6/10/2009 10:35:12 AM
Author: Lorelei

Ditto The Ellenster.

You have a new name.....

 

[Ellen]