Need advice on a couple AGS0 stones

[AnitaT]

Hello PSers,
Can I get your advice on the following? They are both AGS0, ideal cut.

First stone:
1.0 carat, F, VS2
depth: 61.1
table: 56.9
crown angle: 35.9
pavilion angle: 40.4
girdle (faceted): 1.1 to 3.5%
Holloway Cut Advisor: 0.8 FIC
$7900

Second stone:
1.06 carat, G, VS2
depth: 60.6
table: 58.3
crown angle: 33.7
pavilion angle: 41.1
girdle (faceted): 1.1 to 4.0%
HCA: 2.1
$7844

I haven''t asked for pictures or diagrams yet because I am not sure how I feel about them yet. The first stone sounds enticing with its HCA score of 0.8 and F color. But, um, can someone talk to me more about AGS0? Are these good prices? Should I keep looking?

 

[Skippy123]

You can use this tool for price comparison http://www.pricescope.com/diamond-prices.aspx

 

[Regular Guy]

If you like the vendor, and they''re local...either could be a ready possibility.

I''m interested especially in the first one...but I''d expect you''d like both.

Pricing is attactive if the store is local. If internet..you could do a little better (Pricescope pricing discounts the listed price a few hundred dollars), but not tons. There''s several similar out there...some a little less maybe, some more.

 

[marcy]

They both sound lovely but I''d prefer the F.

 

[AnitaT]

I appreciate the feedback! Skippy123 and Regular Guy, thank you for the links. They were helpful and offered good comparisons. Marcyc, the F does sound nice, doesn''t it? I might have to ask for more information

 

[marcy]

Yes, it does sound nice. Let us know what they say.

 

[Cleo]

Oooh, lovely!

I have an F VS2 AGS0 myself... and I luuuurrrve it!

Both stones will be gorgeous, but I would probably go for the first one, as it has the advantages of both a smaller table and a higher colour.

If it''s of any use, we bought mine (1.001ct) from DiamondsonWeb.com for $7266.

I assume you''ve rounded up the carat weights, as AGSL reports the carat weight to three decimal places?

Do let us know what you decide on!

x x x

 

[Cleo]

Thought you might like this info on AGS0 diamond grading:

http://diamonds.pricescope.com/agsideal.asp

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[AnitaT]

Cleo,
Thank you for the information. I will check out diamondsonweb.com as well for price comparison.

On a different note, BF and I are still trying to wrap our mind around the cost of the stone. The most expensive thing I ever bought is a laptop (and it was on sale), so $7900 is a whole different league for me.

 

[AnitaT]

I have some more information on the F stone. It is 1.005 carats. I have pictures, but am having trouble uploading them.

 

[Cleo]

You could just copy & paste the link for the webpage if that''s easier...

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[AnitaT]

Okay, I think I was able to get the picture under the size limit....let''s see if this works. Thoughts??

 

[AnitaT]

Here is another picture

 

[Cleo]

That looks absolutely beautiful!

The diamond has really lovely patterning, for a non-branded stone... gorgeous.

x x x

*Edited to add* as lovely as the diamond looks in those photos, it is NOTHING to what you'll think when you see it in real life... you will be stunned!

 

[Lorelei]

Looks gorgeous and a FIC to boot!!!!!

 

[AnitaT]

Thank you everyone! I am still thinking about it, but I really appreciate everyone''s feedback.