looking at two stones-please help

[scared]

I’m have been browsing the forum for some time, but this is my first post. I’ve started the process of finding a stone and have two in mind and would like some input on,

The first is: $3,788

Laser Inscription GIA
Shape and Cutting Style…….. Round Brilliant
Weight…………… .88
Measurement……… 6.10-6.13 x 3.82
Proportion
Depth……………… 62.5%
Table……………… 60%
Girdle…………….. Medium to slightly thick
Culet……………… None
Finish
Polish……. Excellent
Symmetry….. Very Good
Clarity grade…………….. VVS2
Characteristics…… Needle, Pinpoint
Color Grade……………… G
Fluorescence……… Faint

The second is: $4,868
GIA
Shape and Cutting Style…….. Round Brilliant
Weight…………… 1.01
Measurement……… 6.48-6.53 x 3.96
Proportion
Depth……………… 60.9%
Table……………… 57%
Girdle…………….. thin to slightly thick, faceted
Culet……………… None
Finish
Polish……. Excellent
Symmetry… Good
Clarity grade…………….. SI1
Color Grade……………… G
Fluorescence……… None


If any one can provide feedback on cost, quality or any other thoughts it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Dancing Fire]

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On 6/12/2004 7:42:04 PM scared wrote:

I’m have been browsing the forum for some time, but this is my first post. I’ve started the process of finding a stone and have two in mind and would like some input on,

The first is: $3,788

Laser Inscription GIA
Shape and Cutting Style…….. Round Brilliant
Weight…………… .88
Measurement……… 6.10-6.13 x 3.82
Proportion
Depth……………… 62.5%
Table……………… 60%
Girdle…………….. Medium to slightly thick
Culet……………… None
Finish
Polish……. Excellent
Symmetry….. Very Good
Clarity grade…………….. VVS2
Characteristics…… Needle, Pinpoint
Color Grade……………… G
Fluorescence……… Faint

The second is: $4,868
GIA
Shape and Cutting Style…….. Round Brilliant
Weight…………… .88
Measurement……… 6.48-6.53 x 3.96
Proportion
Depth……………… 60.9%
Table……………… 57%
Girdle…………….. thin to slightly thick, faceted
Culet……………… None
Finish
Polish……. Excellent
Symmetry… Good
Clarity grade…………….. SI1
Color Grade……………… G
Fluorescence……… None


If any one can provide feedback on cost, quality or any other thoughts it would be greatly appreciated.
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scared,

that's rather odd the number 2 stone an SI 1 is higher in price? although it looks like it has a chance to be a better cut than number 1, but everyone on ps will asks you to get a sarin report or OGI report to give a better opinion on the cut.

 

[scared]

the second stone is 1.01

 

[pqcollectibles]

The second stone has more "Ideal" proportions but the girdle ranges rather widely in thickness. You would really need Sarin info for more informed opinions on the quality of make of either diamond. I, personally, would want detailed inclusion info on the SI stone.

You can search among diamonds with known HCA score. The diamonds all have Sarin info available, and most are "in stock" and have been professionally evaluated.

http://www.pricescope.com/sift.asp

Just enter your carat weight, color, and clarity preferences. I did a quick check and there are several available in your price range similar to the carat weights of the diamonds you posted above.