Round brilliant vs H&A. Which one SHINES best?

[kewlj]

Hi Everyone.
please see comparison on 2 diamonds. 0.75 vs 0.76 H&A

I have attached as much detail for you to review and compare

note that H&A has cavity. Someone told me that this is a deal breaker. is it true?

Please let me know your opinion.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Both idealscope images look great, and I don't think you have any worries about inclusions with the stone is VS1. The second one has a better diameter, but it is a color grade lower. They are both nice stones. I don't think one will shine more than the other!

 

[Ravinmad]

how do their prices compare?

 

[kewlj]

how do their prices compare?

diamond 2 is $290 more expensive.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Any other possibilities?

 

[Ravinmad]

1.1 HCA for #1

.8 HCA for #2

diamondseeker had it right when he said either stone is a beauty. I usually lean to H&A stones myself, Its a personal choice that I like and it could be good brand-cut marketing that i've fallen for but on the other side for 280 bucks less you have 1 color grade higher. This is a tough choice

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I agree with Ravinmad. The only thing that I hesitate about is that you get a larger appearing stone with the I, but I'd rather have the H color.

 

[kewlj]

I agree with Ravinmad. The only thing that I hesitate about is that you get a larger appearing stone with the I, but I'd rather have the H color.

I'd go with #1, they both beautiful anyway

 

[slg47]

I would go with the H color. I don't think the diameter difference is that big.

Also I think VS1 cavity is fine.

 

[kenny]

I'm a really really picky guy when it comes to clarity and cavities don't bother me, especially with an GIA or AGS VS1.
A cavity is just a leftover part of the diamond's original skin that was not polished off the obtain the heaviest diamond possible, and as long as it has good cut I don't mind a cavity.

It is the feathers, twinning whisps and knots that make me nervous because some of them may weaken the diamond.
Feather is the diamond industry's pretty word for crack.