UNDECIDED, PLS HELP!!

[undecided1]

Not that knowledgeable abot diamonds, but here it is...

Which one would you choose...

Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.49 - 6.53 x 3.88 mm
Carat Weight: 1.00
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: VS2
Cut Grade: Good
Proportions:
Depth: 59.6 %
Table: 57 %
Crown Angle: 34°
Crown Height: 14.5 %
Pavilion Angle: 40°
Pavilion Depth: 42 %
Star length: 60 %
Lower Half: 85 %
Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None

or.....

Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.36 - 6.42 x 3.92 mm
Carat Weight: 1.00
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: VS2
Cut Grade: Good
Proportions:
Depth: 61.3 %
Table: 56 %
Crown Angle: 32°
Crown Height: 13.5 %
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion Depth: 43 %
Star length: 50 %
Lower Half: 80 %
Girdle: Thin to Very Thick, Faceted
Culet: Very Small
Finish:
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Good
Fluorescence: None

Same price, PLEASE HELP, the girdle seems to be the issue. One scores a 1.0 on the HCA and the other one scores a 1.5

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT

 

[JulieN]

Hi, welcome to PS! Stick around because there are a lot of people willing to help you find something.

The first is far too shallow.

The second has a very thick girdle. Not only does it hide weight, but it can be difficult to set, though a good jeweler should be able to do it.

The difference on HCA has nothing to do with girdle, because HCA assumes a medium girdle.

 

[undecided1]

Thanks for the reply any other opinions out there! Need your help, making purchase tomorrow!!!!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INPUT

 

[JulieN]

Undecided, this is the purchase of a lifetime...you only get one chance to do it right. Why the rush?

 

[undecided1]

Getting engaged next month. Time sensitive!

So... in your opinion... neither stone is a go....

May I ask WHY??

 

[JulieN]

Sure.

Number 1 is going to to look very dark.

Number 2, with the very thick girdle, is holding extra weight there, so it (6.36 - 6.42) looks smaller than a 1 carat should (which is about 6.5 mm)

 

[undecided1]

If you had to take a pick....

Which one would you go for?

I was told with #2....

I''m paying about $5,500

 

[JulieN]

A diamond's cut is 50% of its price.

If I had to pick

I'd go with 2.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

You''d want a cut grade higher than "good". Polish and symmetry at least very good. If you''d go to G or H color, you could get a finer cut stone than those.

 

[dragongem]

Ever consider going down a color grade and trade for a better cut?

 

[Rhino]

Date: 5/12/2006 3:38:00 PM
Author: dragongem
Ever consider going down a color grade and trade for a better cut?

Excellent advice. Going down a color or clarity grade (or even both for that matter) will not impact anything regarding diamond beauty or face up appearance. A superior cut however will make all the difference.

 

[JulieN]

Date: 5/11/2006 10:32:04 PM
Author: undecided1
making purchase tomorrow!!!!

So, did you get it?

 

[undecided1]

I am getting the diamond from engagementringsdirect.com, haven''t seen it yet...

 

[Dancing Fire]

PASS !!! the price sounds too cheap for a F VS2 1ct

it should be more like $7800 for a well cut stone

any lab report come with the stone?

 

[undecided1]

GIA certificate with this diamond!

Any further input is greatly aprecaited!

Many Thanks!!

 

[JulieN]

Sure...http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=53&item=803441. Not sure if eye-clean...call to enquire.

http://www.diamondexpert.com/diamonds/dbs.cgi?sf=detd.setup.cgi&active=active&stock=RB30106001&submit_search=1