what stone would you pick

[dwiebe]

i have it narrowed down to two stones, i have been reading this site for a while but was wondering if i could get some help on what some of you might pick.

Stone 1 (the one im leaning to get)
EGl USA Los Angeles cert from 2008
Weight 1.02 CT
Shape ROUND BRILLIANT
Color G
Clarity SI1
Measurements 6.73 x 6.57 x 3.8 mm
Depth 57.2%
Table 60%
Crown 12.5%
Pavilion 41.1%
Crown Angle 31.5°
Pavilion Angle 39.6°
Girdle VERY THIN TO MEDIUM FACETED
Polish GOOD
Symmetry FAIR TO GOOD
Fluorescence N/A
Culet N/A
Cut Grade N/A


Stone 2
IGI Antwerp, then New York 2003
Weight 1.08 CT
Shape ROUND BRILLIANT
Color G
Clarity VS2
Measurements 6.58 x 6.64 x 4.01 mm
Polish Very GOOD
Symmetry Very GOOD
Fluorescence Strong Blue


now the decision i have seen both stones side by side #2 has a little bit more sparkle and you can see a bit more fire but no one other that me who looks at it will see the difference, and i am scared off by the flourecence. the #1 looks vary clear has the smallest fleck of carbon that can be seen with the loupe and side by side color looks very close and it sparkles very well in indoor normal room lighting. Stone 2 is $800.00 more.
Any ideas on which ones you might pick would be awesome.
thanks so much
dan

 

[kenny]

Frankly, I'd get this beautifully-cut 1.013 ct G VS2 for $6710.

Clink here

 

[stone-cold11]

Need more info on the IGI stone.

 

[Lorelei]

Hi Dwiebe

With the first there is the chance of a durability issue with that crown angle and girdle combination so be very careful there, with the second more info is needed such as depth, table, angles and so on.

 

[dwiebe]

thanks for the replys..i would go for something like that ideal stone kenny but it is double what im paying for either of these.
what do you mean a problem with durability?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/6/2010 11:07:16 AM
Author: dwiebe
thanks for the replys..i would go for something like that ideal stone kenny but it is double what im paying for either of these.
what do you mean a problem with durability?

The shallow crown angle coupled with the very thin girdle could mean the diamond''s girdle is at increased risk of chipping, you would need to ask an expert to evaluate this for you.

 

[Hest88]

That first stone is pretty shallow, which also means you''re not going to get a great sparkler. "Cut" is one of the 4 Cs for a reason, and that one isn''t anywhere near ideal. However, I also understand budgetary constraints. Is that magic 1 carat mark an imperative for you or your girlfriend?

 

[dwiebe]

yes the 1ct is a big deal to her unfortunately because a smaller stone would look as big as her ring is only a size 3.
i have contaced IGI and they are sending me a copy of the full report so hopefully i can post all the specs, should i be worried about flourecence as it would only show in black light? i cant see any cloudiness or oily texture under the 10x loupe.
is igi antwerp fairly reliable i know theyre no GIA but within 1 grading i would suspect
thanks
dan

 

[tyty333]

Could you go up to $4275? This stone is really beautiful and is cut really well. Its a 1.09 J si1
http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-78291.htm

 

[dwiebe]

Talked with IGI today and got the rest of the specs on diamond 2, i know its not ideal cut but it doesnt look all that bad when comparing to the charts in the information section on PS. Please let me know what you guys think of this cut.
thanks so much


IGI New York 2003
Weight 1.08 CT
Shape ROUND BRILLIANT
Color G
Clarity VS2
Measurements 6.58 x 6.64 x 4.01 mm
Depth 60.7%
Table 60.8%
Crown 14.5%
Pavilion 43.5%
Polish Very GOOD
Symmetry Very GOOD
Fluorescence Strong Blue


i know i should be looking for an ideal stone but im sorta making a trade deal for one of these two so i am limited in my choices for the time being. any input would be so great
thanks

 

[stone-cold11]

Not liking the numbers for the IGI stone. No other options?

 

[dwiebe]

i can always keep the stone i have that i sorta bought on an impulse.

EGL international 2006
Princess Cut
1.02 Ct
Color I
Clarity VS2
5.52-5.48 x 3.90
Polish: very good
Symetry: very good
Flourecence: none
Total Depth: 71.2%
Table width:73%
Crown height:9:
Pavillion Depth:59%
Girdle thickness:medium, polished