Need help choosing diamond, please :)

[sparklegrrl]

So after much agony & hassle in my diamond buying process I have found 3 diamonds that I can''t seem to choose between. Any input/advice would be really great!! The diamonds are all within a $50 difference between the lowest & highest price. Here are the specs from the AGS Website:

Diamond #1
AGS#: 8660701
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.24 - 5.27 x 3.22 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F)
Clarity Grade: AGS 5 (SI1)
Carat Weight: 0.545
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments:

Table: 55.7%
Crown Angle: 34.3
Crown Height: 15.1%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.5% to 4.0% (thin-Med.)
Pavilion Angle: 40.7
Pavilion Depth: 42.8%
Star Length: 54%
Lower Girdle Length: 75%
Total Depth: 61.4%
Culet: Pointed


Diamond #2
AGS#: 8653209
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.12 - 5.15 x 3.18 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 0.5 (E)
Clarity Grade: AGS 5 (SI1)
Carat Weight: 0.516
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments: "AGSL 8653209 H&A" has been inscribed on the girdle of this diamond.

Table: 55.5%
Crown Angle: 35.0
Crown Height: 15.6%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.6% to 4.0% (thin-sl.thick)
Pavilion Angle: 40.7
Pavilion Depth: 42.9%
Star Length: 57%
Lower Girdle Length: 79%
Total Depth: 62.1%
Culet: Pointed


Diamond #3
AGS#: 9262701
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.21 - 5.25 x 3.22 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F)
Clarity Grade: AGS 5 (SI1)
Carat Weight: 0.542
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments:

Table: 56.3%
Crown Angle: 34.4
Crown Height: 15.0%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.9% to 4.0% (Sl.thick-thick)
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star Length: 57%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 61.6%
Culet: Pointed

 

[Lorelei]

They all look superb and really there isn't much to choose between them, unless you want an E colour with the second. I prefer 1 and 3 for the depths, but I think you could pick any of them and be happy! If pressured to choose for myself, I would choose number 1 for the girdle and numbers, and also as it is an F SI1, but they are all very fine stones. You could see if there are any Idealscope images to narrow down further.

 

[sparklegrrl]

Thanks! I wasn''t sure how much the girdle thickness would affect the stone. I forgot to mention it is for my fiance''s wedding band so it will be rather exposed and he is not particularly easy on his jewelry. Would having a thicker girdle be better?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/9/2008 12:51:37 PM
Author: sparklegrrl
Thanks! I wasn't sure how much the girdle thickness would affect the stone. I forgot to mention it is for my fiance's wedding band so it will be rather exposed and he is not particularly easy on his jewelry. Would having a thicker girdle be better?

I think the slight differences in girdle thickness wouldn't make too much difference if he is hard on his jewellery! However chipping and damage is rare, although all diamonds need to be worn with a certain amount of care. What type of setting would it be in with his wedding band? You might find he suddenly becomes more careful once he is sporting one of those beauties!

 

[chrono]

All 3 are great choices. If pressed, I''ll pick #1 because F SI1 is a great combo and the girdle is even at thin to medium. Just curious, are there any idealscope pictures provided?

 

[nerf14]

Hi sparklegrrl,

I have a question for you - I am shopping as well and I noticed all your diamonds are the same carat weight I am looking at as well as SI1 quality which is something I have been considering....
DO you know if there is a major difference between and SI1 and a VS?

just interested to hear your opinion as I am looking at diamonds with good colour lower clairty and ideal cuts - MANY THANKS IN ADVANCE