Need advice on these two diamonds, please.

[PMR]

I need advice on these two diamonds. Are they considered ideal cuts? Which one would you choose? Any input is appreciated!

No. 1.
GIA Certified but no sarin or brillancescope reports.

Round brillant
8.10 - 8.13 x 4.89
Weight 2.02
SI2
F color

Depth: 60.3%
Table 58%
Girdle: med to slightly thick, faceted
Culet: None
Polish: Ex.
Symmetry: VG
Flourescence: Faint
$13,300


No. 2
GIA and sarin. Dimensions are based off Sarin.

Round brillant
2.0
G color
SI2
8.12 (8.10 - 8.14)
Total Depth: 61.1
Table: 55.7%
Crown angle: 35.2
Crown height: 15.3
Pavillion angle: 40.3
Pavillion depth: 42.4
Girdle: med to slightly thick.
Polish: VG
Symmetry: Ex.
$12,300

Thank you! PMR

 

[aljdewey]

Well, neither would fit AGS 0 specs because of polish/symm being less than EX.....but the angles on #2 look very nice. I suspect isn't not likely an H&A due to short pav angle, though.




Can't tell anything about #1 without crown/pav angles.....sorry.

 

[pqcollectibles]

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On 2/11/2004 10:00:35 PM aljdewey wrote:


Well, neither would fit AGS 0 specs because of polish/symm being less than EX.....but the angles on #2 look very nice. I suspect isn't not likely an H&A due to short pav angle, though.


Can't tell anything about #1 without crown/pav angles.....sorry.
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Yeah! What she said!

#2 scores VERY well on the HCA. 0.7, TIC, Ex/Ex/Ex/Vg. Definite potential there for a great performer! Sarin info, or crown and pavillion %'s would be a big help for #1.

Both are SI2. Have you gotten Cert plots, magnified pics, descriptions of the inclusions, seen either stone in person?

 

[PMR]

Thanks for the comments! Does anyone else have any comments?

 

[Giangi]

#2 seems to be a very fine make with a steep crown angle and a shallow pavilion. The overall result should be pretty amazing.

I would be a little careful with the stone's clarity... SI 2 may not be eye-clean at this size. You may want to get a few magnified pictures as well as an overall impression!