Need Help Deciding Between 2 Ovals

[boymommy3]

Help! I am just stuck and need expert advice on which diamond to pick (both are EGL-Israel certs). Is a bigger table size better? Any advice would be helpful! Thx!

1.84
9.65 x 7.14 x 3.99
$10,200 (jeweler''s appraisal: $15,200)
I/VS1
Polish: VG
Sym: VG
Flour: N Depth: 56.7
Table: 59
Crown height: 13
Pav Depth: 35
Girdle: Slightly Thick, Faceted
Graining: Nil
Comments: eye clean, warm color, no bowtie

2.04
10.20 x 7.34 x 4.16
$10,900 (appraisal: $18,820.00)
H/SI2
VG
VG
N
Depth: 56
Table: 63
Crown 12
Pav. Depth: 42
Med faceted
Graining: Nil
Comments: visible cloud at 6pm; black inclusions visible at 10x, visible bowtie, visually bigger than 1.84, whiter color

 

[boymommy3]

Here''s a pic of the 2.04.

 

[Lorelei]

Are you ok with EGL Israel? Some experts say their grading may not be accurate in some cases.

 

[boymommy3]

Yes - I know the background on EGL-Israel. I''ve narrowed it down to these 2. Thx!

 

[Lorelei]

No worries. They are both shaped quite differently, have you seen either in person and which one do you like best?

 

[boymommy3]

Yes I''ve seen them - The 1.84 has more yellow to it (it''s already set), but the 2.04 has a noticible bow-tie (which I think I''m struggling with). They are both pretty. I''m just kinda stuck!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 8/6/2008 12:45:53 PM
Author: boymommy3
Yes I've seen them - The 1.84 has more yellow to it (it's already set), but the 2.04 has a noticible bow-tie (which I think I'm struggling with). They are both pretty. I'm just kinda stuck!

Shelby, my best advice is to say don't settle! There are lots of ovals out there, it can be challenging to find one which ticks all your boxes, but you WILL find the right one if you keep looking. Personally from what I can see, I think you can do better. You want a diamond which makes your heart sing, one which you are excited about the prospect of buying, don't cheat yourself of that experience if either of these diamonds cause you to have doubts. You will have the diamond a long time, you don't want to spend that time regretting your purchase, that is no fun.