Need help deciding! 1.08 H SI1 vs. 1.023 I SI1

[brian.hauth]

I know that looks like a no brainer on paper, but the 1.023 I SI1 is about $700 cheaper... they are both round brilliant... one is about $5300, one is about $4600..
Here are their stats

GIA graded AGS graded
1.08 1.023
H I
SI1 SI1
Depth: 61.6 61.7
Table: 57 55.4
Crown angle: 35 34.8
Pav. Angle: 40.8 40.8
Polish: Excellent Excellent
Symmetry: Ex. Excellent
Measurement: Measurement:
6.56-6.60x4.05 6.46-6.48x3.99
HCA score: 1.6 HCA score: 1.4

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The first one is the 1.08 ct and the second is the 1.02 ct.... Which one is the better buy? Is it worth the extra $700 for an extra 0.1 mm on the table and a color of H instead of I? I''m wary of going down to an I in color... I had originally been looking to purchase a diamond with a G color so going down to I concerns me? Should I be concerned? Thanks for all your help!

 

[Skippy123]

Are they both eye clean? They both look great to me! Maybe the less expensive one.

 

[brian.hauth]

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-283321.htm#

http://whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-358388.htm#

I believe they are both eye clean, I will call WF tomorrow to make sure though.. you can look at the idealscope images on the links... they both look good to me, I guess the major differences are the size and the color.. H vs. I.... thanks again!

 

[Lorelei]

Both of these are excellent diamonds, it depends on whether you want to spend extra for a higher colour grade or not, but either of these would be a great choice, can''t go wrong!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/29/2008 5:13:02 AM
Author: Lorelei
Both of these are excellent diamonds, it depends on whether you want to spend extra for a higher colour grade or not, but either of these would be a great choice, can''t go wrong!

What she said. (assuming they are both eyeclean)

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/29/2008 7:20:34 AM
Author: Ellen

Date: 1/29/2008 5:13:02 AM
Author: Lorelei
Both of these are excellent diamonds, it depends on whether you want to spend extra for a higher colour grade or not, but either of these would be a great choice, can''t go wrong!

What she said. (assuming they are both eyeclean)

Yiss. Forgot that most important bit!

 

[Ellen]

 

[sparxs111]

If they are both eye clean then go with either, and if price is an option then go less. HOWEVER, from my experience I would also call the dealer and ask which SPARKLES more, if it is the I, it may offset the top color view and make it look whiter. My personal preference no matter what is to get the stone that glows and sparkles the most. but thats just my 2 cents...

 

[DiamondHustler]

From my experience, I'd stick with the GIA cert. Color is the most important to me, you are in the SI rage so you SHOULDN'T see anything with the naked eye. I assume you'll be setting the diamond in white gold or platinum, the better color will make you much happier if you plan on using either setting.

Setting any stones along the sides of your center stone? Plan on matching it up with a wrap, insert or diamond band?

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/29/2008 12:17:47 PM
Author: DiamondHustler

From my experience, I''d stick with the GIA cert. Color is the most important to me, you are in the SI rage so you SHOULDN''T see anything with the naked eye. I assume you''ll be setting the diamond in white gold or platinum, the better color will make you much happier if you plan on using either setting.

Setting any stones along the sides of your center stone? Plan on matching it up with a wrap, insert or diamond band?

Hi dh, why do you say this, may I ask?

 

[Lorelei]

Welcome DiamondHustler

I would also like to ask why you advise sticking to a GIA graded diamond when there is also a candidate from the other top tier AGS lab available?

 

[sparxs111]

I agree with the last 2 comments of why... AGS AND GIA are the best top labs and you can't go wrong getting a stone with certs from these. Other labs (certain EGL ex america) do a good job as well, but these are the 2 best. edited...also don't assume SI's are eye clean and you wont see anything... Make sure to ASK that they are eye clean...

 

[brian.hauth]

I called Whiteflash tonight and Lesley told me that the 1.08 ct H SI1 is eyeclean from 3 inches and the inclusions are white and not visible from the side. The 1.023 ct AGS graded I SI1 stone is eyeclean from 8 inches and the inclusions are also light colored and not visible from the side.

I thought you''d all like to know I chose the 1.08 ct H SI1 because it is about 0.1 mm bigger in measurements and it is better peace of mind for me because when I originally began shopping I was looking for a G colored stone and it would be hard for me to go down to an I color. So I guess for the extra $700 I know I am getting a beautiful stone and I can''t wait to see the ring and the look on her face when she sees it!!