Opinions please! Comparing 2 AVRs.

[clearsnake]

Hi all!
My boyfriend agreed that I could choose the diamond for my e-ring, so I have been lurking on PS on and off for the past few months for ideas. I came across pictures of AVRs and fell in love! I currently have one on reserve and had it compared in video with another I was interested in. Now I can't decide! The more I think of it, the more indecisive I become. I would love to hear opinions from anyone on this forum!

Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zg9cJJTDu9M

Reserved Diamond
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9485/
AGS Report
http://www.goodoldgold.com/items/9485/ags.jpg

Other Diamond
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9166
AGS Report
http://www.goodoldgold.com/items/9166/ags.jpg

Main concerns:
Price - The reserved diamond is $1,500 less than the other. They both are in our budget, but of course it would be nice to spend less.
Size - There is a difference of .2mm in diameter, which I definitely feel is noticeable in the video. My ring size is 6.5.
Clarity - I was told by GOG that both were "eye-clean." I don't think that clarity is that big a factor for me, but at the same time I'm not 100% sure what the inclusions on the AGS reports will look like to me in person.

I would appreciate any comments from anyone! I know that this is ultimately my decision, but it would be nice to hear someone else's opinions. They are both returnable, but I would like to avoid it if possible. Thanks so much for looking!

-Jenn

 

[sonnyjane]

Wow. In the video they both look great, but they also look very similar to each other. I'm not sure that I see $1,500 worth of price value going with the new one if that makes sense. My only reservation about the first stone would be the J color, but as I said, it looks very similar to the I in the video. Do you have a setting picked out? Would the extra $1,500 be best spent on a great setting? If it were me, I'd probably save the $1,500, but it's your choice obviously!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Hi, lucky you!!! You may be aware that I recently sent for an I color AVR to look at. I could see the tint in the I compared to my G diamond, and I knew that I color would be my lowest possible color in an AVR. In addition, I can SEE the size difference in these two stones. The SI1 would have to be totally eyeclean for me, but assuming it is, there is no question that the I color and larger size are absolutely worth $1500!!! I think you'll regret it later if you don't go for the larger, higher color stone.

What kind of setting are you thinking about?

 

[clearsnake]

Wow. In the video they both look great, but they also look very similar to each other. I'm not sure that I see $1,500 worth of price value going with the new one if that makes sense. My only reservation about the first stone would be the J color, but as I said, it looks very similar to the I in the video. Do you have a setting picked out? Would the extra $1,500 be best spent on a great setting? If it were me, I'd probably save the $1,500, but it's your choice obviously!

Thanks for the reply! I do feel like they're similar color-wise too!

Hi, lucky you!!! You may be aware that I recently sent for an I color AVR to look at. I could see the tint in the I compared to my G diamond, and I knew that I color would be my lowest possible color in an AVR. In addition, I can SEE the size difference in these two stones. The SI1 would have to be totally eyeclean for me, but assuming it is, there is no question that the I color and larger size are absolutely worth $1500!!! I think you'll regret it later if you don't go for the larger, higher color stone.

What kind of setting are you thinking about?

I just looked up the AVR you sent for and wow it's gorge! Yeah, I can see the size difference in my video and I have to admit that is becoming more and more important in my decision.


I actually have no say in the setting or the price of the setting. That will be a secret until he proposes. Personally, I love simple bezel settings, but who knows what I will get. I think I'll be happy with anything as long as it's an AVR :p

Thanks for the input guys!!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Well, I can understand him wanting some element of surprise, but I reeeeeaaaallly recommend that you provide him 5 pictures of rings you like just so he has some idea of YOUR taste. There is a lot of latitude to go wrong! And you will be the one wearing the ring!

 

[clearsnake]

Well, I can understand him wanting some element of surprise, but I reeeeeaaaallly recommend that you provide him 5 pictures of rings you like just so he has some idea of YOUR taste. There is a lot of latitude to go wrong! And you will be the one wearing the ring!

I totally agree! Trust me... I have sent him plenty of pictures! So hopefully he'll get the point, but "technically" it's up to him. I just need to let him feel like it was all his idea. :p

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Gotcha!!! Can't wait to see it!

 

[tyty333]

I can really see the size difference. I can also see the color difference side by side but on there own probably
wouldn't make much difference to me. I would go with the larger one if in budget.

 

[GreenBling]

0.2mm is significant difference, at least to me. If both are within budget, I would drfinitely go for the larger and higher color one.

 

[clearsnake]

Thanks for the replies PSers! Good thing I asked for a comparison vid. Most of you have confirmed my thoughts on the size. I think I may go w/ the 1.25 after all. I'll be sure to post pics when the diamond comes in!

 

[Enerchi]

I'm with the majority as well.... the 1.25 I SI1 as the one to choose. So... reserve it now (shows as available as of a moment ago) so no lurkers swoop it out from under you!

Exciting to have 1/2 of the ring chosen.. here's hoping he goes for your most favourite ering design!

 

[CaratLover2]

If you have the choice, then I would agree too - larger size and higher colour!

I can't wait to see how it gets set!

 

[clearsnake]

I'm with the majority as well.... the 1.25 I SI1 as the one to choose. So... reserve it now (shows as available as of a moment ago) so no lurkers swoop it out from under you!

Exciting to have 1/2 of the ring chosen.. here's hoping he goes for your most favourite ering design!

Thanks a lot! I didn't even think to reserve it now. You guys really are the most savvy jewelry buyers!!! It's reserved as well!

 

[two_little_birds]

Both stones are beautiful, but I agree with the majority here - the larger stone with an I colour is the way to go.

Love the fact that GOG also prepared a comparison video for you!

 

[Enerchi]

I'm with the majority as well.... the 1.25 I SI1 as the one to choose. So... reserve it now (shows as available as of a moment ago) so no lurkers swoop it out from under you!

Exciting to have 1/2 of the ring chosen.. here's hoping he goes for your most favourite ering design!

Thanks a lot! I didn't even think to reserve it now. You guys really are the most savvy jewelry buyers!!! It's reserved as well!

PHEW!! I'd hate to see you lose it after all the time and effort, to someone else. Glad it's yours

 

[ariel144]

Ditto on the larger I SI1...if in your budget get that one...lucky you!