Size of a diamond.

[tater23]

Hello, Im recently in the market for an engagement ring and Im having some issues with size of a diamond. Im debating between 3 diamonds.

1) 4.83mm x 4.85mm x 3.01mm $800 .43 G VS2 Depth: 62.2 Table: 57 CRN Angle: 34.5 Pav Ang: 40.8 EX Cut, EXPolish, EXSymm.
2)5.17mm x 5.20mm x 3.11mm $1400 .50 D VS2 Depth: 60 Table: 56 CRN Angle: 33 Pav Ang: 40.8 EX Cut, VGPolish, VGSymm.
3)5.03mm x 5.06mm x 3.02mm $1200 .47 G VS2 Depth: 59.9 Table: 58 CRN Angle: 33 Pav Ang: 40.8 VG Cut, EXPolish, VGSymm

You can see my dilemma. A $600 difference with one and a $400 difference with the other. The size does not seem to be different, but I have picked out a 4mm setting, and I think Im at my minimum with size. Any advice from someone that has experience with diamonds of this size would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[tater23]

These are Round Brilliant Cut.

 

[Bella_mezzo]

honestly, I''d get this:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=AGS-1040381680088

the .5 you picked will look visibly bigger than the .43, but I don''t like paying for things I can''t see (D VS2) I''d be happier with a G-H SI1.

What do you mean that you picked a 4mm setting...is the band 4mm, or is the head for the diamond 4mmm?

 

[MrsBettyBoop]

Looks like Bella found you a great option!

Is your girlfriend very color sensitive? I used to think a diamond wasn''t that good if it was less than H in color (because of something my mom once said when I was little that stuck). But as I started checking things out for myself I realized that I prefer "warmer" stones even though they still look bright white to me anyway... plus I have darker skin so just about everything looks whiter on me too.

Anyhow, I said all that to see if your girlfriend has a preference for color or do you just want to stick with a D? Honestly though, I think H-I-J''s are still very white.

 

[tater23]

Thank you for your response. I too, do not like paying for things I can not see. Thats Why I was wondering if a .34 mm smaller is really noticable. The diamond you showed me is nice. But the settings are a bit expensive. So, You can not see the difference between an H SI1 and a D VS2??? I have seen SI`s in stores and these things are ugly. Of course it could be the poor cut as well. Also, the band I was considering is 4mm.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

Date: 3/8/2010 9:38:23 AM
Author: tater23
Thank you for your response. I too, do not like paying for things I can not see. Thats Why I was wondering if a .34 mm smaller is really noticable. The diamond you showed me is nice. But the settings are a bit expensive. So, You can not see the difference between an H SI1 and a D VS2??? I have seen SI`s in stores and these things are ugly. Of course it could be the poor cut as well. Also, the band I was considering is 4mm.

If you can see a difference between an H and a D, that means you''re more color sensitive. I have diamonds ranging from D through G and can tell the difference. My E is cut better than my D, so it looks whiter and brighter. That said, I think that a G adds a nice hint of warmth that compliments the diamond and most likely would go with a G again over a D or E.

 

[yssie]

0.3mm makes a huge difference visually in these sizes. I wouldn''t go D VS either - you''d be perfectly safe with an H/I/J SI.