Please help me choose 1 out these 5 Diamonds

[ju421019]

Which one should I choose from the following? The fluro throws me off its where it says medium/none/faint. Which is the best value.

This is for a pendant necklace.
Fluro
0.31 G SI1 Ideal 61.1%/56% Medium EX/EX GIA $526.00
0.32 F SI1 Ideal 60.7%/57% None G/VG GIA $532.00
0.30 E SI1 Ideal 62.5%/56% Faint VG/G GIA $542.00
0.30 G VS2 Ideal 62.4%/55% None G/VG GIA $548.00
0.30 D SI1 Ideal 61.8%/57% None G/G GIA $579.00

Thanks -- Pls help -- need to buy quick.

 

[ju421019]

I've found these two also, this is so hard to decide, any expert opinion?

0.31 G SI1 Ideal 61.1%/55% Negligible ID/EX AGSL $555.00

0.32 G SI1 Ideal 61.7%/53% None EX/VG GIA $563.00

 

[Patty]

Why are you concerned about the flourescence?

I have a G with medium blue flourescence and it's gorgeous.

 

[ju421019]

i dont know - some ppl are scaring me abt buying fluroscent

 

[Patty]

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On 7/9/2004 8:56:34 PM ju421019 wrote:

i dont know - some ppl are scaring me abt buying fluroscent----------------

Don't be scared of flourscence. A small percentage of stones with flourescence (usually strong) show a milky or oily appearance in bright sunlight, but that is very rare. Your dealer should be able to assure you that this is not the case with your stone.

 

[ju421019]

yeah

this one has med fluroscent with color g - i t think ill go with this one, thks

 

[quaeritur]

If you're worried about fluorescence, do a search on the term here for more info. Bottom line, you should have no prob with medium blue fluor.

 

[ju421019]

I bought the one with med florescent.

 

[Patty]

Great! Let us know when you get it and be sure to post pictures.

 

[Jennifer5973]

Patty is 100% right & I actually prefer flourescence in my diamonds....I certainly wouldn't pass on a diamond you love b/c of flourescence...People are always saying how sparkly my diamonds are...I truly believe it is because most have med-strong flourescence...

In very rare cases, strong flourescence can produce a milky appearance in a stone, esp in sunlight, but this is so rare; I have yet to see a stone like this in all my jewelry travails.

 

[Dave Manet]

Hey ju421019

What cut is the diamond you’re looking for?

In my opinion i would recommend
0.30 D SI1 Ideal 61.8%/57% None G/G GIA $579.00
for 4 reasons
1. Its a D color, color is the first thing that catches your eye
2. It has good measurements, ask for a copy of the cert
3. its non-flour( on a stone this size is not a major +, its certainly something to consider when making a final decision)
4. Its certified by a credible laboratory

*The diamonds brilliance and fire depend on the cut and measurements, faint flour does not have a drastic effect on the appearance of the stone, only when a stone is Strong Blue and experienced eye can see the milkiness.

if the stone is eye clean, meaning you cant see inclusions with a naked eye on the table, grab it. you’ll enjoy looking at it every time.
2nd choice would be 0.32 F SI1 Ideal 60.7%/57% None G/VG GIA $532.00
3rd choice would be 0.30 E SI1 Ideal 62.5%/56% Faint VG/G GIA $542.00

at the end the decision is yours, make a smart choice.

Dave

 

[pqcollectibles]

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On 7/12/2004 8:08:46 PM Dave Manet Corporation wrote:

Hey ju421019

What cut is the diamond you’re looking for?

In my opinion i would recommend
0.30 D SI1 Ideal 61.8%/57% None G/G GIA $579.00
for 4 reasons
1. Its a D color, color is the first thing that catches your eye

And your wallet!

On this size diamond, you can easily go J and no one will know.

2. It has good measurements, ask for a copy of the cert

How can you know? The diameter and depth weren't posted. When anyone buys a Certed diamond, the buyer should get the ORIGINAL copy of the Cert.

3. its non-flour( on a stone this size is not a major +, its certainly something to consider when making a final decision)

4. Its certified by a credible laboratory

*The diamonds brilliance and fire depend on the cut and measurements, faint flour does not have a drastic effect on the appearance of the stone, only when a stone is Strong Blue and experienced eye can see the milkiness.

A picture can be worth a thousand words.

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/photo-of-fluorescent-diamond-see-inside.16735/

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/fluorescence-and-the-sky.17109/


if the stone is eye clean, meaning you cant see inclusions with a naked eye on the table, grab it. you’ll enjoy looking at it every time.
2nd choice would be 0.32 F SI1 Ideal 60.7%/57% None G/VG GIA $532.00
3rd choice would be 0.30 E SI1 Ideal 62.5%/56% Faint VG/G GIA $542.00

at the end the decision is yours, make a smart choice.

Dave
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Didn't mean to pick atchya Dave!! Welcome to the Forum!!

 

[ju421019]

I went with the first one:

0.31 G SI1 Ideal 61.1%/56% Medium EX/EX GIA $526.00

 

[Mara]

Given those choices I too would have chosen the first one! Great choice.

I love G color and with med blue fluor that should be a stunner!! You aren't really compromising here at all in my opinion.




The EX/EX really stands out amongst the other G/G and VG/G, especially in light of the table and depth you posted which are very nice as well. Thirdly, GIA is a reputable lab and 4th its the cheapest and for a great size!

I would not buy a small stone like this in a D or E color because the stone is small enough for people to just notice a pinpoint on the neck anyway. I have a .38c H stone and it's a white dot on my neck. So why overspend on a super clear stone? Plus that G with med fluor will be FUN.




Congrats and please post pictures!!

 

[ju421019]

Thanks, I will post pics.

I will be getting it this Friday from BlueNile