Torn between 2

[Jcp]

I had a chance to view 2 diamonds today and I a, stuck between the 2. Both are round. One is a F Vs1 1.37 and the other a E Vs2, the jewler calls them both hearts and arrows. The settign the will be in has 2 rounds on each side .20 each. Any opinions would be appreciated.

 

[sumi]

do you have any more information on the stones?

 

[elmo]

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On 4/18/2004 7:51:47 PM Jcp wrote:

One is a F Vs1 1.37...The settign the will be in has 2 rounds on each side .20 each. Any opinions would be appreciated. ----------------

Yes, I have an opinion. Use larger sidestones

, thirds still won't break the bank.

 

[Jcp]

Here are the particulars
1.37
7.00-7.06x 4.40 mm
depth: 62.6
table 58
girdle very thin to think faceted
culet none
polish good
symmetry very good
VS1
F

 

[Jcp]

Here are the particulars
1.37
7.00-7.06x 4.40 mm
depth: 62.6
table 58
girdle very thin to think faceted
culet none
polish good
symmetry very good
Color F Vs1 Faint fluresence
F

 

[Jcp]

Here is the 1.24
6.83-6.89 x 4.30mm
depth 62.7
table 56
girdle medium to slightly thick faceted
culet none
polish good
symetry very good
E Vs2 no fluresence

 

[Stephan]

Couldn't be H&A's...

 

[Jcp]

That is what I thought also but wasnt sure. leaving that out what do you think of the over all quality and what should prices look like?

 

[pqcollectibles]

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On 4/19/2004 6:22:58 PM Jcp wrote:

That is what I thought also but wasnt sure. leaving that out what do you think of the over all quality and what should prices look like?----------------

They obviously have value, but I wouldn't buy either. A well cut 1.25 carat diamond will have a diameter around 7mm. Both diamonds are hiding weight and look small for the carat weight. Some weight is lost in the total depth and some is lost in the thick girdles. In either case, you'll be paying for diamond that no one sees. Thick girdles are also areas of light leakage. Light leaks out thru the girdle and does not get refracted back to the viewer's eye.

 

[Jcp]

So i guess i should continue to look. I thought these would be fine.