Which diamond would you pick?

[ppacheco07]

Hi Everyone,

I'm currently working with a jeweler for two diamonds. My ideal budget is <$5,500 but I'm ok with $6K. Please note both diamonds are eye-clean. Below are both specs:

GIA
Round
Hearts on Fire
1.01 ct
SI2
XXX
H
6.53x6.56
Table 61.0%
Depth 59.2%
$5,900

GIA
Round
1 ct
SI2
Very Good x Very Good x Very Good
H
6.36x6.39
Table 61.0%
Depth 60.9%
$5200

Is getting a XXX vs VGxVGxVG and an extra couple millimeters worth the additional $700?

Thanks!

 

[tyty333]

Is the first one a real HOF branded stone? EDIT - I should have mention the price seems way low for a real HOF plus the table issue.

Neither stone looks that great due to the table size.

 

[Enerchi]

Have you seen both in person? do they perform well to your eye?

can your jeweller bring in a few more stones with GIA XXX specs for you to examine?

I agree w Tyty - I'd be concerned the HOF ... may not be a true HOF?? I don't know for a fact, but I also wondered about the table/depth measurements.

 

[ppacheco07]

@Enerchi @tyty333

You were right, it wasn't a HOA. I could've swore he mentioned HOA over the phone but I must have misunderstood. I decided to go with the first stone. I saw it in person and thought it was a very nice stone. I'm concerned about the table/depth percentages now though... We saw the diamond under spotlight, ambiant light, and the jeweler let us step outside with the stone (I really appreciated that). I don't know if I'm basing my whole decision on it's performance under sunlight. It was awesome! Should I reconsider my purchase? Also, what range would the table/depth % fall - i.e., good, VG, excellent? I've based my research on Brilliance.com so far.

Any input would help! I'm just having buyers remorse

 

[ppacheco07]

Bump

 

[RockyRacoon]

Here is a guaranteed performer, right at your price range:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.008-i-si2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104064812012

 

[msop04]

Here is a guaranteed performer, right at your price range:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.008-i-si2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104064812012

Great find, RockyRacoon! I looooove the BG Blues!!

Please consider this one, OP!