what am i missing here??

[kmans]

Ok......both stones are GIA certified, 2.02 ct, G color, VS2. Excellent polish/symmetry. No culet, No flour.

but one has the excellent cut and the other very good .....both are priced teh same (27.2K)???


http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?__fun_frm=i&pid=LD00170900&filter_id=0

http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?__fun_frm=i&pid=LD00700916&filter_id=0

 

[Lorelei]

The second doesn't have a GIA cut grade as the report is pre- cut grading. I don't think BN offers any cut info such as a Sarin or Idealscope that would be helpful in evaluating the second diamond. Also it seems as if the first might have been lasered according to the grading report, it mentions it. The first diamond also doesn't do well on the HCA, it also has a very steep pavillion angle. The slightly thick to thick girdle also could be improved on. Have you seen any others you are interested in?

This one could be a great option, still a G and 2 cts, just a clarity grade lower, but it looks very clean, awesome cut! Just as an example for you and well within budget.

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-283315.htm#