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Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes prefer?

Which diamond do your eyes prefer?

  • Diamond #1

    Votes: 19 29.7%
  • Diamond #2

    Votes: 36 56.3%
  • I like them both equally or can't tell the difference.

    Votes: 9 14.1%

  • Total voters
    64

TxnBluDvl

Rough_Rock
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Hi all --

I had a previous thread about these two diamonds, but it had to be deleted because it had a little too much info that my GF might stumble across (damn you, Google!). The second diamond finally came in and I'd love the PS community's opinion on which they like better. To make this interesting, what about a taste test?

For background, I'm evaluating two diamonds that are almost exactly the same in carat weight, color, clarity. The only difference is how they are cut. Both are GIA EX, deemed 1A under the AGA guidelines and have an HCA of 1.5. However, one is HCA ex-ex-vg-vg and one is ex-ex-ex-vg. (Very good on spread for both, one is ex in scintillation, one is vg for scintillation). But, they are very different in all the key %'s.

I've created a video of the two side by side. Which do your eyes prefer? Poll is up top, but feel free to also reply with your thoughts.

After everyone has chimed in, I'll share what the differences are between the two. Have fun and thanks for your input!

http://youtu.be/_x5hKT3BS8g
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

OK... so I have been really quiet...just sitting back watching...knowing you are doing a GREAT job and getting GREAT advice... I can't wait to see the video.... and it's not working.. you are killing me!!!

You haven't met me.. but you know me.... that's a hint...

Great Job "J"...... I loved the first one I can't wait to see the contender! :appl: :appl:
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

These are the diamonds. #2 is on top, #1 is on the bottom.


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Mayk|1332285685|3153133 said:
OK... so I have been really quiet...just sitting back watching...knowing you are doing a GREAT job and getting GREAT advice... I can't wait to see the video.... and it's not working.. you are killing me!!!

You haven't met me.. but you know me.... that's a hint...

Great Job "J"...... I loved the first one I can't wait to see the contender! :appl: :appl:

Hi Mayk --

I don't know what's killing each of us more! You waiting for this video to upload or me wondering who you might be! :D
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

It's so hard to tell but I'm going to vote #1 ! cant wait to hear what you have to say about them!
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

It's so hard to tell but I'm going to vote #1 ! cant wait to hear what you have to say about them!


EDIT oops! sorry I don't know how to get rid of the double post!
 
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TxnBluDvl|1332285945|3153138 said:
Mayk|1332285685|3153133 said:
OK... so I have been really quiet...just sitting back watching...knowing you are doing a GREAT job and getting GREAT advice... I can't wait to see the video.... and it's not working.. you are killing me!!!

You haven't met me.. but you know me.... that's a hint...

Great Job "J"...... I loved the first one I can't wait to see the contender! :appl: :appl:

Hi Mayk --

I don't know what's killing each of us more! You waiting for this video to upload or me wondering who you might be! :D


I could just stop by and make her share the Champagne with me... but I have a dancer that has to be picked up tonight.... :?:
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

OK... in the video.. I like the look of the one on the right.. I think that's number two.... so that is the one I voted for....

Know who I am yet? I have been so quiet and so good.... :naughty:
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

I can't tell a difference between the two :(sad I can however, tell someone needs a manicure REEEEEEEallllllly badly! ;))

they both look bright, white, excellent scintillation to my eye, H&A's visible on both. Sorry I can't tell.

(very curious to know how you and MayK know each other - this is gonna be cool!)
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

I like the one on the right in the video, #2. Looks bigger!
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

i like the one on the left... it seems, for lack of a better way to describe it, clearer. i am drawn *into* the diamond.
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

Cool video! I really see no difference in performance. The one on the right looks a tiny bit bigger though, is it?
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

The one on the right looks bigger and to be of better color but I prefer the cut of the one on the left as it seems more precise to me.
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

I think the one on the left is the ex, but the one on the right looks bigger .... not sure if it is bigger or if it just has a slightly bigger table.

I like both, and would gladly accept either as a gift. :D
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

Thanks to everyone for playing! Really interesting observations!

Some of y'all have noted a size difference as well as a color difference. Would love to hear everyone's thoughts on which they feel is larger and which is higher or lower in color grade. I think y'all will be surprised at what you'll find out. :-)

I'm going to give this a little bit more time so other people can put in their guesses before doing the final reveal. You won't have to wait long though, I promise!

Mayk -- I'm still scratching my head a bit! I'm going to figure this out, though!
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

ok... let's see... I can't be wrong... I don't think...

She's in Sawgrass this week.. and I'm right down the street... because she is here to work with me.... :?: Am I wrong....? Since this is a guess.. I would hate to be wrong!
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

I like #2 slightly better - it seemed to have a larger table and maybe be higher in color? But #1 was beautiful too.
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

My eye was immediately drawn to #2 so that's the diamond I'm voting for.
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

I slightly prefer #2 but they both look great!

Now I, too, am curious if you know who MayK is!
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

2... it's spreadier, and throws more white light. I'd be concerned about the amount of fire though, the other stone may have more - your video didn't really show that. But I do like it better.
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

My old eyes thought #2 had bolder bigger flashes and were immediately drawn to it no matter how many times I tried to go back to #1. I even slo-mo'd the video to try to really watch them both and #2 won every time.
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

Well, I haven't looked at the video yet because I had to keep reading to see if you know who Mayk is!!! Small world!

#2 looked whiter to me, otherwise they were too similar to choose one over the other. Couldn't tell anything about inclusions and that would be a factor for me.
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

2, it looks brighter to me and spreadier.
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

They are both great diamonds, I don't think you can go wrong! That being said, after watching the video, I did prefer diamond #2. My eyes we're immediately drawn to that one. To me it also appeared slightly larger and a higher color.
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

Thanks again to everyone for weighing in! I'm going to give it until tomorrow to give as many people a chance to chime in. Will then answer everyone's questions about the two diamonds (and maybe we'll be able to figure out the mystery of MayK). :)

I will say it's interesting that everyone is noting that the stone on the left (Diamond #2) is bigger. I see the same thing in the videos too.

But, here's a shot of the diamonds shot from perfectly straight on (no tilt in stones, no tilt in camera).

In this photograph, the left diamond looks bigger to me than the right one. That's Diamond #1 on the left. :shock:


Eyes are a funny thing, eh?

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Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

At first I thought I liked #2 better but the more i watched the video #1 seemed to have more sparkle under the table. They both are very nice and #2 looks a little whiter. I voted for #1. Interesting thread. Gee, what happened to your thumb??? :-{
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

#2 looked whiter and bigger. I would go with #2
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

#2 faces up bigger in both the video and picture, to my eyes. As for performance, they look almost the same to me. I picked 2 first then switched to #1 :)

You've obviously put a lot of thought, consideration and time into this, kudos to you. Your future fiancé is a lucky gal, best wishes.
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

The last hint was a "dead give-a-way".... Not a hint....

I totally get Blue Devil... It's Texan that threw me.... how do you get to Texas from NJ?

Would you hurry... The wait is killing me! :errrr: and I'm having to be so good and quiet....and just shake my head and say nothing... :saint:
 
Re: Taste Test: which of these two diamonds do your eyes pre

TxnBluDvl|1332308415|3153322 said:
Thanks again to everyone for weighing in! I'm going to give it until tomorrow to give as many people a chance to chime in. Will then answer everyone's questions about the two diamonds (and maybe we'll be able to figure out the mystery of MayK). :)

I will say it's interesting that everyone is noting that the stone on the left (Diamond #2) is bigger. I see the same thing in the videos too.

But, here's a shot of the diamonds shot from perfectly straight on (no tilt in stones, no tilt in camera).

In this photograph, the left diamond looks bigger to me than the right one. That's Diamond #1 on the left. :shock:


Eyes are a funny thing, eh?


To me, the stone on the right still looks bigger!
 
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