what are your thoughts...... ?

[marliejude]

what are your thoughts on these diamonds.... i am new to the diamond seen and have found a lot of great info. on this site - you guys rock!!!

0.91ct. Round Diamond
Credit Card Price: $2,269.23
Polish:EX, Color:I, Girdle: M-STK, Clarity: VS2, Cutlet:N,
Depth:63.2, Fluorescence:N, Table:58, Symmetry:VG, Certificate:EGL USA, Cut Grade:Very Good, Measurements:6.11-6.16-3.88
www.abazias.com/database/NewDiamondInfo.asp?stock=73722607


Credit Price: $2,638
Shape:Round Brilliant, Carat Weight:0.91, Color:H, Clarity:Vs2
Cut Grade:Good, Table %:58.00, Depth %:65.70, Girdle:Slightly Thick
Culet:N, Polish:Very Good, Symmetry:Excellent, Fluorescence:None
Measurements:6.03-6.06x3.97, Length/Width ratio:1.00, GIA:15819625 - Click to View
www.solomonbrothers.com/JewelryDetail.aspx?ProductId=3238375

 

[jet2ks]

Both are too deep, which causes a couple of problems. First, the stones face-up smaller than their wieght, so they look like a smaller diamond. Second, and more importantly, the diamond cannot reflect light well, so you end up with a dark and lifeless stone. Depth should generally be 60-62% for a well cut stone. Besides depth and table, you also need complimentary crown and pavillion angles so that the light rays reflect and refract to create the sparkle and scintillation diamonds are known for.

 

[marliejude]

thanks for the info. ......guess its back to the drawing board

 

[jet2ks]

Just as a couple options in the same price range

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1213134.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1211305.asp

Notice that even though they weigh less, the diameter measurements are nearly the same as the second one you posted.