Narrowed down to 3...opinions?

[Gosia72]

Ok, so after learning a lot, hearing a lot, etc etc...i have chosen 3 that seem to fit what is a "good" stone...any opinions this time around?

#1-Whiteflash $1,899.00
Carat: .66
Shape: Princess
Color: F
Clarity: VS1
Depth: 74.5
Table: 70
Girdle: TN-M
Polish: Very good
Sym: Good
Fluor: None
4.79X 4.71 X 3.51

OR

#2- Dirt Cheap Diamonds $2,492
Carat: .72
Shape: Princess
Color: F
Clarity: VS2
Depth: 71.4
Table: 66
Girdle: TK
Polish: Very good
Sym: Good
Fluor: None
4.92X 4.90 X 3.50

OR

#3-DirtCheap Diamonds $2,111
Carat: .73
Shape: Princess
Color: G
Clarity: VS1
Depth: 71.7
Table: 69
Girdle: M-D
Polish: Very good
Sym: Good
Fluor: None
5.08X 5.08 X 3.64

I swear, last time i ask for opinions, I know I must be bugging you all! Thanks!

 

[moremoremore]

of course, I like the most expensive one...#2....hope you get lots of input! Best of luck!

#1 a touch deep for me....
#3 is has a little large spread..so maybe not great crown?

 

[Gosia72]

I like the second one as well...but if I go with the one from WhiteFlash, its not as big, but I can then get the Platinum setting that I want....oh decisions..but I like these 3 more than others i have found.

Thanks for the input.

 

[moremoremore]

screw the platinum! A white gold setting is 200 bucks. The setting can ALWAYS be upgraded. The diamond can't!

OK- I'll be good, that's it for me!

 

[Gosia72]

Yea, you are right...dirtcheap has a nice white gold petite cathedral which should be nice...

yea! i think im gonna call them on that one

 

[researcher]

I like #2 and #3. Because you really can't tell how a princess cut diamond will perform until you see it, I say both are possibilities.

BTW moremoremore, I know you determine the spread of a princess by multiplying LxW, but how do you know if the spread is too large for the stone? What's the formula? How does the depth come into play (I always figured that too small of a depth suggested a small crown)?

 

[Gosia72]

Thanks for the input...any others? #2 is looking like the winner

 

[researcher]

There's one thing that would make me hesitate with these, but I seem to be in the minority. When looking at stones, I could easily tell the difference between stones that were "good" in symmetry and those that were "very good" or "excellent". Most people will tell you that "good" and up are just fine, but for me I didn't like how some diamonds didn't evenly reflect back light (I can pick out the good vs. VG/EX without being told). However, because all the stones you're looking at are "good" it really doesn't matter, huh? Sorry for the rambling!

 

[moremoremore]

some reading:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/symmetry.htm

 

[abeawasthi]

I like number 2 as well. I wish the girdle wasn't thick on it. But number two should be nice.

I bought:

$2788
0.75
D
VS1
68.4% DEPTH
64% TABLE
thin to medium
very good/very good
5.17x5.16x3.53

I bought it in the 14k white gold tiffany setting for $150.

The diamond is incredible.

You're likely to be happy with your Whiteflash purchase.

 

[abeawasthi]

btw... the price makes #3 very appealing!

 

[moremoremore]

Oh no...salt in an open wound...lol....gosia was just looking at that one...which was unavailable...lol...Congrats!

 

[Gosia72]

AHHHHHH

So, I am thinking its either #2 or #3....not much of a difference between them, other than F vs. G color, and that #3 has a better Girdle measurement..correct?

 

[Gosia72]

Item No. 2487551 $2,111
0.730 G-VS1 Princess Diamond
71.7% Depth | 69% Table | VG Polish | GD Sym | N Culet
 
Item No. 2248119 $2,492
0.720 F-VS2 Princess Diamond
71.4% Depth | 66% Table | VG Polish | GD Sym | N Culet

Looks pretty damn similar to me!

 

[moremoremore]

don't worry about girdle unless its X thin or V thin or very thick. It's a non-issue. They both look really good. #2 might have a steeper crown...but you never know...so it's a toss up. Flip a quarter?

 

[noobie]

Have you called Jim at DCD and asked his opinion?

 

[Gosia72]

#2 came up with a 1B rating on gemappraisals, and #3 came up with a 1A, even though its a G color..

Where is that damn quarter?

 

[Gosia72]

I am planning on calling in a little bit....just wanted to get everyones opinion before calling, thats all..thanks!

 

[abeawasthi]

SAVE MONEY... both look good.

 

[noobie]

Then, I'd let Jim flip the quarter for you... Or for the mere cost of return shipping have him send both to an appraiser near you and only pay for the one you like better.

 

[moremoremore]

yes, the cut off for the 1A table is 68....but they both look awesome!!!!

 

[Gosia72]

I think I am going to lean towards #3, as it seems the better deal...I suppose I should get on the phone now...

 

[viscera912]

have mercy gos...you are one busy person!!! i see the diamond addiction has hit you nice and hard haha. well let me see, i think i like diamond 3, i know that MORE said the spread may be a little bigger due to the crown or something, however, i think that larger spread will make that rock appear bigger. of course ya know diamond 2 looks splendid as well so i would toss my quarter in so you can toss it up....i'm sure DCD will give you their expert opinions on the diamonds and you can go from there if you allready haven't called them. the other thing is that rock 3 is cheaper than 2 and you wanted to save some money for the setting....don't you just love these options!!!! ok well i really have to get back to the game now....

Jason