Need help to pick the right stone !!

[dreamer]

I posted couple of days back about 1.01 J SI2. But found these other beauties from GOG. I know they all look gorgeous, can I get some recommendations from these for my solitaire pendant? First one looks great to me, but more expensive than 1.01 ct. Should I get the bigger stone with less clarity or go for the smaller and more expensive stone?

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2212/ (.90/I/vs2) (HCA: .9)

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2229 (1.01/J/SI2) (HCA: 1.9)

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2238/ (.90/J/SI1) (HCA: 1.5)

thanks
Dreamer

 

[dreamer]

anyone yet?

just curious..

dreamer

 

[diamondseeker2006]

My choice is the .90 I VS2. I just prefer higher color and clarity. Plus I think the picture of the stone looks beautiful!!!

 

[Sundial]

Personally I would pick the larger one if it is eye clean.

 

[dreamer]

Thanks for the reply.

strmrdr, what do you think?

Dreamer

 

[dreamer]

Thought of uploading pics comparing the 2, so may be I would get more responses


dreamer

 

[Small]

If its for a pendant I would go with the lower color and clarity...I really like the two J stones...beautiful

 

[dreamer]

Thanks,

Anyone else with their opinions on these?

 

[strmrdr]

for a pendant I like this one:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2238/

Second pick would be the 1.01 for the size.

 

[Rod]

Since this is a pendant, I''d opt for the larger J. It should be quite beautiful.

 

[strmrdr]

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2238/
As too why I like it:
Its a fic and I like fics for pendants.
Moderatly short lgf% - not what I like in a ring but kewl in a pendant.

Downside: like most fics its deep but the price takes that into account.
Its pretty much what Id look for in a pendant stone.

 

[dreamer]

strmrdr: what''s a fic? Why would you prefer a shorter lgf% for a pendant?

thanks a lot

dreamer

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 8/1/2006 10:37:13 AM
Author: dreamer
strmrdr: what''s a fic? Why would you prefer a shorter lgf% for a pendant?

thanks a lot

dreamer

fic == fiery ideal cut == gives up some white light return in exchange for fire.

My preferred lgf% really depends on the other angles and the how it will be worn.
Pendants are viewed at a greater distance than rings and the larger flashes of fire from a slightly shorter lgf can be kewl.
Its not a strong preference because I love the brightness of the long lgf% diamonds and if I was buying a fiery stone it would be an asscher but thats personal preference not for everyone.
Its a bit of a trade off of chunkier fire vs super bright directional white light return of the long lgf%.
With a fic the shorter but not too short lgf% in a pendant is kewl.
If I was putting a fic in a ring id want longer lgf% because of the viewing distance and contrast issues.

The overall combo of that stone in my humble opinion screams pendant.
If there was one thing id change it is a slightly shallower pavilion to bring the depth down a hair.

 

[dreamer]

thanks strmrdr. Learnt a lot from your posts.

We will be going on this saturday to look at these 3 stones

So, any more suggestions what I should be leaning towards ?!?

dreamer

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 8/1/2006 12:04:02 PM
Author: dreamer
thanks strmrdr. Learnt a lot from your posts.

We will be going on this saturday to look at these 3 stones

So, any more suggestions what I should be leaning towards ?!?

dreamer

way kewl
be sure and check them out in pendant position.
It will be different than looking at them on your hands.