Following on from my original thread, I'd appreciate any opinions in picking between the following two.
1. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1241711.asp
0.73 Carat, H, VS2, Hearts & Arrows Ideal: $2280
Light Return - Very Good
Fire - Very Good
Scintillation - Very Good
Spread - Very Good
Total Visual Performance - 2.3 - Very Good - Worth buying if the price is right
2. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1245487.asp
0.74 Carat, H, VS2, Ideal: $2120
Light Return - Excellent
Fire - Excellent
Scintillation - Excellent
Spread - Very Good
Total Visual Performance - 1.6 - Excellent within TIC range
So, #2 is slightly bigger Carat wise, has a better HCA rating, has identical color and clarity certificate ratings and yet is cheaper than #1. However, JA gives #1 it's vendor-specific rating of "Hearts & Arrows Ideal" and "Ideal" ratings for Polish and Symmetry, compared to "Excellent" for the latter two in #2. #1 is certified by AGS while #2 is certified by GIA.
From the thread I linked above, it seems vendor ratings of 'ideal' are not that reliable/important. At least to me, #2 seems like a better stone for a lower price and I could use the cost difference towards a better setting. Of course, I'm very new at this, so I'm probably missing something?
Thanks.
1. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1241711.asp
0.73 Carat, H, VS2, Hearts & Arrows Ideal: $2280
Light Return - Very Good
Fire - Very Good
Scintillation - Very Good
Spread - Very Good
Total Visual Performance - 2.3 - Very Good - Worth buying if the price is right
2. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1245487.asp
0.74 Carat, H, VS2, Ideal: $2120
Light Return - Excellent
Fire - Excellent
Scintillation - Excellent
Spread - Very Good
Total Visual Performance - 1.6 - Excellent within TIC range
So, #2 is slightly bigger Carat wise, has a better HCA rating, has identical color and clarity certificate ratings and yet is cheaper than #1. However, JA gives #1 it's vendor-specific rating of "Hearts & Arrows Ideal" and "Ideal" ratings for Polish and Symmetry, compared to "Excellent" for the latter two in #2. #1 is certified by AGS while #2 is certified by GIA.
From the thread I linked above, it seems vendor ratings of 'ideal' are not that reliable/important. At least to me, #2 seems like a better stone for a lower price and I could use the cost difference towards a better setting. Of course, I'm very new at this, so I'm probably missing something?
Thanks.