Thoughts on the GOG L and O stones -- I am torn

[slyons29]

OK, I have to admit that I NEVER EVER thought I would consider a stone under an I -- but low and behold these two end up on GOG and they look sparkly and incredible. Planning to set ina halo bezel with sapphires or a 3 stone ring with sapphires. Can someone be objective and tell me what they think????

Stone #1
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.58ct
Color: L
Clarity: VVS1
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.58ct
Color: L
Clarity: VVS1
AGS Cut Grade: Excellent (estimated)
GIA Cut Grade: Very Good
est GIA Cut Grade: Excellent
est AGS Cut Grade: Good
AGS Light Performance: Very Good
Optical Symmetry: Superior
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: Faint
Girdle: 1.11%
Culet: None
Lab Report: GIA
Lab Report #: 14893549
In House: Yes
Width: 7.70mm
Length: 7.72mm
Depth: 4.44mm
Table Percentage: 62.49%
Depth Percentage: 57.63%
Crown Ú: 32.01‹
Crown Depth: 11.83%
Pavilion Ú: 40.84‹
Pavilion Depth: 43.10%
Upper Girdle Ú: 40.59‹
Lower Girdle Ú: 42.03‹
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Stone #2
est GIA Cut Grade: Excellent
est AGS Cut Grade: Good
AGS Light Performance: Very Good
Optical Symmetry: Superior
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: Faint
Girdle: 1.11%
Culet: None
Lab Report: GIA
Lab Report #: 14893549
In House: Yes
Width: 7.70mm
Length: 7.72mm
Depth: 4.44mm
Table Percentage: 62.49%
Depth Percentage: 57.63%
Crown Ú: 32.01‹
Crown Depth: 11.83%
Pavilion Ú: 40.84‹
Pavilion Depth: 43.10%
Upper Girdle Ú: 40.59‹
Lower Girdle Ú: 42.03‹
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Price: $7,452
(Bank wire price: $7,200)


Thoughts? I have to say I''m not that color sensitive -- I have a terrific blue sapphire ring and a yellow sapphire ring that I love sooo much and frankly was/am considering a colored centered stone for my upcoming e-ring. I have a large finger as you may have been able to tell (a whopping 8.75) and really need the spread.

Would love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks sl

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[slyons29]

here is the 1.74 stone O color

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[strmrdr]

you listed the same cut info twice....

 

[strmrdr]

ok my 2c
the 1.74 0 is the much better cut stone, bigger too but 2k more.

the only area the 1.58 wins is cost.

Id take the O color over an L so it wins there too.

 

[boston_jeff]

What is with the Arrows image on the L stone? http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/1925/

 

[JulieN]

Date: 4/24/2007 1:40:53 AM
Author: boston_jeff
What is with the Arrows image on the L stone? http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/1925/

shallow crown

 

[Lorelei]

I agree with Storm, the O colour is the better cut, it all depends on whether you realize this diamond will be tinted and that is what you want. If so, then it could be a very unique choice and lovely in the setting you propose.

 

[ladykemma]

the first one is dreadful- has a huge table, the ring of death, and shallow crown.

the second one, just by looking at it, is much better cut. nice tight circle in the bottom, sharp arrows, small table.

 

[FireGoddess]

The O is preferable. It WILL be tinted - know this. I feel that once I'm getting into the tinted range though, I like to definitively 'go there' and get one that is visibly tinted.