I discovered this fantastic site about a year ago and have been periodically absorbing information about diamonds in anticipation of the “big purchase”. Can I just say that this type of information and guidance has totally changed my approach to buying an e-ring and I am very grateful to those who contribute to make the process easier!
Well….. the time has come! My boyfriend and I are travelling to the US later this month and we’re getting a ring while we are there! I have already selected a setting which is being made. I have lined up an Appraiser to look at my selected diamond, and I am now at the final sort of stages of selecting the diamond
I have two diamonds that I am considering at this stage, but just need some guidance as to what you guys think I should go with. I am getting it appraised, but unfortunately, I won’t have time to review it myself, and I’d therefore prefer to try and pick the best diamond to send off for Appraisal in the first instance. I’ve been told by the supplier that both are eye-clean.
Option 1
F, SI1, 1.53
Depth – 60.3
Table – 57
Crown Angle – 34.5
Pavilion Angle – 40.8
VG Polish
VG symmetry
Girdle – med to slightly thick
No fluorescence
HCA score – 1.2
Price 11,950
Option 2
G, SI1, 1.51
Hearts & Arrows
Depth – 61.3
Table – 55
Crown Angle – 34
Pavilion Angle – 40.8
Ex polish
Ex Symmetry
Thin to medium girdle
Faint fluorescence
HCA score – 1
Price 11,540
My issue really is – should my priority be the slightly higher colour of the F stone, or the better cut of the G Hearts & Arrows? Or, put another way, will the excellent cut features of the G stone overcome any noticeable difference in colour from dropping from my preferred colour of F? Your assistance will be greatly appreciated!