Please help with Princess Cut Aset image

[Bigwrecked]

I am in the market for a 1.5 ct. princess cut stone. I recently received two ASET images from James Allen. Please provide me with your thoughts.

Diamond 1:
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.50-carat-G-color-VS2-clarity-sku-189530

Carat weight:1.50
Certificate:GIA
Color:g
Shape: Princess
Clarity: VS2

Depth:72.70
Girdle: Thin-Thick
Table:70.00
Culet:NN
Polish:Good
Symmetry:Excellent
Fluorescence:None

ASET Image


Diamond 2:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.51-carat-H-color-VS1-clarity-sku-148042

Carat weight:1.51
Certificate:GIA
Color:h
Shape: Princess
Clarity: VS1
Depth: 71.50
Girdle: Slightly Thick-Extremely Thick
Table:69.00
Culet:NN
Polish:Excellent
Symmetry:Good
Fluorescence:None
L/W/D: 6.43*6.19*4.42



From the little I understand about ASETs, I think Diamond 2 is the superior stone. But does the stone fade out towards the top? Is this the sign of a bad cut? Would either of these stones be considered excellent stones with excellent cuts or should I be continuing my search?

Thanks for your help.

 

[JulieN]

First one is better. They are both ever so slightly rectangular, first one seemingly less so.

 

[Bigwrecked]

Sorry, I meant diamond 1 was the better looking stone, not diamond 2.

 

[JulieN]

what are the prices on these?

 

[Bigwrecked]

Julie,

Diamond 1 is approx. $10,200 with all discounts.

Diamond 2 is approx. $9900 with all discounts.

Thanks for your help. Much appreciated.

 

[JulieN]

Bigwrecked, wondering if you followed up on that AGS 0 I color I posted for you. I think these ones are not in the same class.

 

[04diamond<3]

The G VS2 looks better. This one looks better:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2862810.htm

 

[JulieN]

You get 3 ASET, so pick one more:

nice size on this one, 6.5 mm: http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.52-carat-I-color-VS1-clarity-sku-194731
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-F-color-SI2-clarity-sku-152114
I like the cut, but it is a bit off square: http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-F-color-SI1-clarity-sku-137840

This one is intriguing, another 6.5 mm: http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.50-carat-E-color-VS2-clarity-sku-166363

 

[04diamond<3]

You get 3 ASET, so pick one more:

nice size on this one, 6.5 mm: http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.52-carat-I-color-VS1-clarity-sku-194731
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-F-color-SI2-clarity-sku-152114
I like the cut, but it is a bit off square: http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-F-color-SI1-clarity-sku-137840

This one is intriguing, another 6.5 mm: http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.50-carat-E-color-VS2-clarity-sku-166363

OOO I like the two F colored ones! The E is also nice, but I'm wondering if that's too expensive? Not sure, but that's the one I'd pick.

 

[JulieN]

Yes, I think the F SI1 is better cut. But the SI2 is more square, cheaper, and a little bigger. Decided to post both.

 

[Bigwrecked]

Julie, I did research the AGS 0 you poined out to me the other day. It was a ACA that somehow ended up back on the market. I was a little scared to go with an I color sight unseen and also confused why it would end back on the market.Especially because I read somewhere that AGS was a little less stringent with their color grading. Would an I still be considered colorless? Is this a legit concern?

With the other options people are pointing out, should I be concerned with a sl1 or sl2 sight unseen?

Btw. The max I can spend on the stone is 10.5k

Thanks everyone for your opinions.

 

[JulieN]

It probably got traded in or sold, the report was from 2010. For most people, I and up is fine. You will see some color, it is not colorless D-F.

JA will tell you about the inclusions. They also have 60 day returns if you are not happy.