What do you think of these 2 diamonds?

[lazybum9]

Which diamond do you feel is better, in terms of brilliance and fiery.


#1 http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-912937.htm

#2 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?find=1&cid=130&item=1143753

 

[Lorelei]

It looks as if the JA diamond is sold, also no price to compare it to, but I would choose the ACA from WF in this instance.

 

[lazybum9]

Date: 6/11/2008 9:52:28 AM
Author: Lorelei
It looks as if the JA diamond is sold, also no price to compare it to, but I would choose the ACA from WF in this instance.

JA diamond is slightly cheaper...Comparing both diamonds, the specs are similar (see table below)...what''s the reason for choosing WF?


Carat weight: 0.62 0.515
Cut: Ideal ACA
Color: F E
Clarity: VS2 VS2
Certificate: GIA AGS

Depth: 61.30% 61.10%
Table: 57.00% 56.60%
Crown Angle 34.5 34.6
Pavilion Angle 40.8 40.7
Star Length 55% 54%
Lower Half 75% 77%
Polish: Very Good IDEAL
Symmetry: Very Good IDEAL
Cut Excellent IDEAL
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick Thin to Slightly thick
Culet: None Pointed
Fluorescence: None None
Measurements: 5.49*5.53*3.38 5..15*5.17*3.15
LR Excellent Excellent
F Excellent Excellent
SCIN Excellent Excellent
SPREAD Very Good Very Good

 

[Lorelei]

I prefer the WF diamond because it is an AGS0 and it has top details of finish such as Ideal/Ideal for polish and symmetry. Also I like Whiteflash's upgrade policy, it is always good to have options, plus all the cut analysis has been done as it is a branded hearts and arrows.

But it is up to you which diamond you like best, the JA diamond is still a lovely diamond.

 

[lazybum9]

Date: 6/12/2008 6:50:34 AM
Author: Lorelei
I prefer the WF diamond because it is an AGS0 and it has top details of finish such as Ideal/Ideal for polish and symmetry. Also I like Whiteflash''s upgrade policy, it is always good to have options, plus all the cut analysis has been done as it is a branded hearts and arrows.

But it is up to you which diamond you like best, the JA diamond is still a lovely diamond.

Both diamonds are lovely...that''s causing my headache now man...so i''m waiting for the IS for the JA diamond to compare...

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 6/12/2008 10:52:04 AM
Author: lazybum9

Date: 6/12/2008 6:50:34 AM
Author: Lorelei
I prefer the WF diamond because it is an AGS0 and it has top details of finish such as Ideal/Ideal for polish and symmetry. Also I like Whiteflash''s upgrade policy, it is always good to have options, plus all the cut analysis has been done as it is a branded hearts and arrows.

But it is up to you which diamond you like best, the JA diamond is still a lovely diamond.

Both diamonds are lovely...that''s causing my headache now man...so i''m waiting for the IS for the JA diamond to compare...

Post it when you get it, then we can take a look.

 

[kmick]

Date: 6/11/2008 9:46:51 AM
Author:lazybum9
Which diamond do you feel is better, in terms of brilliance and fiery.


#1 http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-912937.htm

#2 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?find=1&cid=130&item=1143753

It's a nice diamond. I'd personally go with a bigger diamond maybe closer to 1 carat..... and get one that is pretty well cut as opposed to perfect b/c you're paying a premium for that cut above notation and it might not make a huge difference.

However if that's important to you it looks like a nice diamond. You could also go down in color to an F and go up in carat...... D-F is supposedly colorless so unless youve got gemologist friends, no one will be able to tell the difference. You also might be able to drop to an S1I however might be risky depending upon inclusions.