Round brilliant search, narrowed to a couple of options

poorbast · May 11, 2012

Hi All,

I have a couple diamonds I've found, trying to decide between the two or maybe whether or not to pass on both and was hoping y'all would
lend me your opinions. The SI1 has a cavity in the pavillion which I'm a bit unsure of how much of an affect that will have on light return and durability. The VS2 seems like another good option however it seems to have a lot of needles and feathers around the crown which makes me wonder on durability. I intentionally chose strong blue fluorescence because I like the uniqueness factor, I'd really like whichever one I end up choosing to really sparkle for her. Any feedback from the vets would be greatly appreciated.

Cut Ex, Color J, Clar VS2, Carat 1.01, Flour Strong Blue
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search?pt=setform#diamonds_pid=LD02534283
Cut Ex, Color J, Clar SI1, Carat 1.02, Flour Strong Blue
http://www.eternitydiamonds.com/diamond_detail.php?id=679677&ref=pricescope

Thanks,
Ray

Gypsy · May 11, 2012

Those vendors are both drop shippers and cannot get the diamond in to examine them to see if the florescence has a negative effect. And I personally wouldn't buy a Strong Blue stone unless I could be assured that was the case so... I'd pick a different vendor.

Gypsy · May 11, 2012

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.047-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104057888011 J VS2 with Strong Blue and no negative effects. Entire Blue Line is screened for negative effects and doesn't have them. Costs more than the stones you picked but the cut is MUCH better and CUT is what makes diamonds sparkle. Period.