Jubilee vs Princess of Hearts

[brooklyngirl]

What is the difference between a Jubilee and a Princess of Hearts diamond?

I have visited GOG, and looked at Princess of Hearts, and asked if they had any Jubilees (they didn''t). I know both are H&A squares, but is there any difference between the two?

Thanks!

 

[chrono]

I think GOG will be getting some Jubilees soon, at least that''s what I''ve heard. Did you ask GOG what the differences are?

 

[brooklyngirl]

I didn''t research the Jubilee at the time, so I thought it would be significantly different. But now that I looked them up, they are both H&A, so I''m not sure what the difference is, and whether I should be looking at Jubilees as well.

Do Jubilees appear bigger than PoH?

 

[chrono]

Yes, the Jubilees will face up larger because the average depth of Jubes are in the mid 60s and the average depth of PoHs are in the 70s.

 

[brooklyngirl]

Awesome! What do you think about the light performance? Is light performance sacrificed because the stone is more shallow? Does it have as much fire as a PoH?

 

[chrono]

Date: 10/25/2007 2:10:41 PM
Author: brooklyngirl
Awesome! What do you think about the light performance? Is light performance sacrificed because the stone is more shallow? Does it have as much fire as a PoH?

I am afraid I am not qualified to answer those questions as I have never seen a PoH in person. What I do know is that the Jubes are top notch sparklers. Definitely a squarish shaped stone with ideal cut RB sparkles.

 

[mium]

I looked at both the stones through a H&A scope and it seems to me that the Arrows pattern in the Jubilee is not very clear.

 

[sera]

I was considering a Jubilee prior to the debut of the PoH. I like both stones, but I decided on a PoH (I don''t have it yet, so I cannot post pics).

At the time, Jonathan at GOG said there was not a large selection of Jubilees (there was nothing with the specs I was looking for), so that was the major determining factor between the two for me. I could have waited to get a Jubilee since the PoH is deeper, but I didn''t wanna... the PoH I chose is perfect for me.

While I was still deciding and a bit unsure of the new PoH, Jonathan said I couldn''t go wrong with either; they are both beautiful, top performers. Have you seen the videos? In the magnified pics I liked the pattern to the PoH better, but IRL I doubt I would see much difference. Had there been a larger inventory of Jubilees at the time, perhaps I would have gone with the larger spread. But I am very happy with my decision... no regrets.

 

[Ideal Trilogy]

The difference between a Jubilee and a Princess of Hearts diamond is simple
the POH with perfect Hearts & Arrows, is the only Ideal Square Hearts & Arrows Diamond in
on Earth by AGS & GIA standards,
the definition of the POH
by GIA is = "Cut Corner Square Brilliant" Symm:Excellent - Polish:Excellent
by AGS is = "Cut Corner Square Brilliant" Symm:Ideal - Polish:Ideal
where the Jubilee is certified by G-CAL out of New York a company with no background or history that would make them a credible laboratory to compete with AGS or GIA, in addition the Jubillee is not recognized as a Hearts & Arrows Diamond
in the diamond industry, I haven’t seen one that had perfect hearts & arrows there was always something missing
In reference to spread of both, the POH is 4-7% larger in the spread than the Jubilee
AGS grades the POH depth as Round that gives it an averege depth of 70-71% where if you were to measure it as a Square
Fancy diamond like the Jubillee you would get an average depth of 66%
i have seen a Jubilee when it first came out was certified by GIA with a depth of 75.1% dont get me wrong the Jubilee is a beautiful diamond, but its a step down from the POH
the POH stands with the Hope and the Perfect Round Hearts & Arrows on the top of the Ideal Diamonds in the world in all aspects of Brilliance and Beauty

 

[Ideal Trilogy]

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[Briley1975]

I mean I hate to rub it in and all; but...

They had a .90 G SI-1 Jubilee show up on 10/26. It wasnt there on the 25th when I went to bed. I happened to log-on on the 26th and low and behold...there it was. First time I think that I have seen one on there since I started looking (6 months or so ago) so of course I had to put down the deposit. I think it had been posted to their site for all of 30 minutes when I snatched it up- didn''t even have all the pics up yet. I just paid it off and it will be here on Friday. They said they will be getting a few more in soon but nothing in this size/ quality...we will see I guess but regardless I couldn''t let this one get away. I had about decided on the fact that I was going to have to settle for the HOF Dream (and hefty price tag) but luckily this popped up. I will try and post some pics once I get it.