Opinions on pear diamonds please

[ecl215]

Hello all,

This is my first post, but have loved reading and learning about diamonds on this board.

I am looking to buy a pear diamond for a solitaire pendant for everyday wear. Specifically looking at classic teardrop shape, white and sparkly and minimal bowtie. Ratio of 1.55-1.6

I am considering 2 stones:

Diamond Pear 1
Carat Weight: 0.71ct
Color: F
Clarity: VVS1
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None
Culet: None
Lab Report: GIA
Width: 4.93mm
Length: 7.68mm
Depth: 2.80mm
Table Percentage: 65.70%
Depth Percentage: 57.60%



Diamond Pear 2
Carat Weight: 0.72ct
Color: F
Clarity: IF
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None
Culet: None
Lab Report: GIA
Width: 4.87mm
Length: 7.81mm
Depth: 3.27mm
Table Percentage: 57.00%
Depth Percentage: 67.10%



I think I prefer the shape of diamond 2 but feel that diamond 1 has better light return. Plus I am concerned that the table on diamond 1 may a little large?
Any thoughts?

 

[lknvrb4]

Visually, I like the looks of pear #1 myself.

 

[tyty333]

I don't really care for number 1. I don't like the shape and I don't like the darkness in the bowtie. I wish you had a better
shot of the second stone. Neither would be my pick for an engagement ring but since you are looking to use it as a pendant it doesn't have to be perfect. What size/color/clarity/cost are you looking for?

 

[ecl215]

I don't really care for number 1. I don't like the shape and I don't like the darkness in the bowtie. I wish you had a better
shot of the second stone. Neither would be my pick for an engagement ring but since you are looking to use it as a pendant it doesn't have to be perfect. What size/color/clarity/cost are you looking for?

Thanks for your post. I am looking for something in the range of 0.6-0.8 carat, D-F (maybe even lower color if stone has good clarity) and eyeclean. I like white and sparkly diamonds My budget is $3000 for the stone.

The diamonds are lovely but I am a little disappointed by the shape and am looking for something more in the ratio of 1.6. Back to the drawing board I guess.

 

[ecl215]

I got a video of the stones


http://vimeo.com/47259988

 

[E B]

Did one stand out to you in the video?

Have you looked through James Allen's virtual inventory?

This one looks like it may be bright, but the ratio (1.3 isn't what you're looking for. I like the shape, though.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/D-SI1-Good-Cut-Pear-Diamond-1159371.asp

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I got a video of the stones


http://vimeo.com/47259988

I think #1 is gorgeous...very sparkly and a nice shape!