Hello everyone, new here and new to diamonds in general until the last few weeks.
I'm looking for a diamond for a special ring (), have been reading up on the 4 C's and also the ideal proportions/angles.
I have narrowed down my interest to two diamonds that seem on paper to me to be pretty good, both with GIA certificates. Could I ask for your informed input on what would be your preference and why? Would either be more likely to have more amazing fire/sparkle? Are there any red flags in the details below that I'm overlooking? Thank you.
Diamond 1
Measurements 5.00 - 5.04 x 3.11mm
Carat Weight 0.48
Color Grade F
Clarity VVS2
Cut Excellent
Depth 61.90%
Table 56%
Crown Angle 35 deg
Crown Height 15.50%
Pavillion Angle 40.8 deg
Pavillion Depth 43.00%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 80%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 3.5%
Cutlet None
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Fluorescence None
Characteristics Cloud, Surface Graining
Picture Yes
HCA 1.6
Diamond 2
Measurements 5.11 - 5.13 x 3.15mm
Carat Weight 0.5
Color Grade E
Clarity VS1
Cut Excellent
Depth 61.50%
Table 57%
Crown Angle 34.5 deg
Crown Height 15.00%
Pavillion Angle 40.8 deg
Pavillion Depth 43.00%
Star Length 55%
Lower Half 75%
Girdle Medium, Faceted, 3.5%
Cutlet None
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Fluorescence None
Characteristics Feather
Picture No
HCA 1.4
I'm looking for a diamond for a special ring (), have been reading up on the 4 C's and also the ideal proportions/angles.
I have narrowed down my interest to two diamonds that seem on paper to me to be pretty good, both with GIA certificates. Could I ask for your informed input on what would be your preference and why? Would either be more likely to have more amazing fire/sparkle? Are there any red flags in the details below that I'm overlooking? Thank you.
Diamond 1
Measurements 5.00 - 5.04 x 3.11mm
Carat Weight 0.48
Color Grade F
Clarity VVS2
Cut Excellent
Depth 61.90%
Table 56%
Crown Angle 35 deg
Crown Height 15.50%
Pavillion Angle 40.8 deg
Pavillion Depth 43.00%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 80%
Girdle Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 3.5%
Cutlet None
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Fluorescence None
Characteristics Cloud, Surface Graining
Picture Yes
HCA 1.6
Diamond 2
Measurements 5.11 - 5.13 x 3.15mm
Carat Weight 0.5
Color Grade E
Clarity VS1
Cut Excellent
Depth 61.50%
Table 57%
Crown Angle 34.5 deg
Crown Height 15.00%
Pavillion Angle 40.8 deg
Pavillion Depth 43.00%
Star Length 55%
Lower Half 75%
Girdle Medium, Faceted, 3.5%
Cutlet None
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Fluorescence None
Characteristics Feather
Picture No
HCA 1.4