Reasonably priced or too good to be true? Please comment!

[rstyle]

Hi guys,

So basically I've narrowed down to these two diamonds and I'm leaning towards the first one:

Diamond 1 - http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3435429.htm
Diamond 2 - http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...1.500-i-vs1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104079100011

I'm a little bit worried about Diamond 1. The price per ct weight ($8266/ct) is much lower than similar stones. I'm looking at one 1.67ct I VS2 ($9232/ct) and one 1.722ct I VS2 ($9745/ct). I know per ct weight increases dramatically for larger stones. Maybe it's just at the border to be considered large stone?

Should I be worried? WF has confirmed me that it's completely eye clean and they do not think there's anything negative that impacts this diamond. But I want to see if you guys have any comments based on the graphs? Is it a good buy?

If you think Diamond 2 is a better buy, let me know as well! (PS. I'm ok with fluorescence. I'm not sure if my fiance-to-be would appreciate in the long term)

Thank you so much in advance!

 

[wildcat03]

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Both look gorgeous. Nothing to worry about in either. Both vendors have great reputations and you are choosing from their top of the line cuts.

 

[JDDN]

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Agree, both look absolutely gorgeous. I'd go with stone #1 due to the size, price and no fluorescence. But it's tough - you are basically choosing between two top of the line stones from extremely reputable vendors. I have heard only good things about the BGD blue line, but I personally don't like fluorescence so whether your fiancé will mind, no one knows (and that's most important since she will be the one wearing it!). I know that stones at the whole carat and half carat marks tend to command a bit of a premium.

I think you're safe either way. I believe both have great return policies if the stone doesn't meet your expectations.

 

[ecf8503]

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Both are beautiful - but I'm loving that yummy fluor on the BG!

 

[solgen]

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WF one seems to have slightly better symmetry. Both are nice but I'd probably choose it.

 

[rstyle]

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Thank you so much guys! Hope I will bring up some good news soon!

 

[baroque]

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I'm not a fan of fluor...but #1 looks great! And bigger! If Fluor doesn't bother you...#2 looks nice, too.

 

[rstyle]

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Hi guys,

I'm about to make the final decision but WF said that the feather does break the surface (it is still completely eye clean). Should that be a concern?

 

[RockyRacoon]

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Hi guys,

I'm about to make the final decision but WF said that the feather does break the surface (it is still completely eye clean). Should that be a concern?

All feathers, by definition, reach the surface.

You can read more about it here (Neil makes a comment about half-way down the page):
[URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/for-the-experts-play-nice-feathers-and-cavities-clarity.210537/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/for-the-experts-play-nice-feathers-and-cavities-clarity.210537/[/URL]

 

[rstyle]

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wow I thought it's just a crack but would not necessarily reach the surface. New thing learnt. Thank you so much!

In that case, I think this feather is pretty safe based on its location?

 

[baroque]

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My personal opinion is I only am concerned when a feather is near the girdle...and many people aren't even concerned with that, especially in a VS2.

 

[rstyle]

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Thanks for reassuring. I was a little bit paralyzed when they told me that it breaks the surface. But now since it's normal and the feather is not on a delicate location, I guess it would be fine on a VS2 stone. Thanks a lot!

 

[baroque]

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Thanks for reassuring. I was a little bit paralyzed when they told me that it breaks the surface. But now since it's normal and the feather is not on a delicate location, I guess it would be fine on a VS2 stone. Thanks a lot!

I completely understand, I turned down an otherwise lovely stone because of feathers in/on the girdle. It's that "mind clean" thing they talk about here!

 

[rstyle]

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I knew feather on the girdle could be bad, but never know every feather would break the surface.

It's surprising to see that even experts (Link given by RockyRacoon) had a debate on the definition. It is so confusing.

I thought I did everything I could to learn, but certainly this is something I missed (and probably it is not clearly defined in many online sources),