Which is better diamond to buy??

[yfiteit]

Hello everyone,

I am a newbie here and would sincerely appreciate any guidance in helping to purchase the better Radiant diamond for an engagement ring between two options. The price is basically the same, so it comes down to their respective characteristics. Please let me know your thoughts as I need to make a decision asap. Both GIA certified

Option A:
Carat Weight...3.01
Cut...VG
Color...H
Clarity...VS2
Length/width ratio ...1.15
Depth %...62.9%
Table % ...73.0%
Measurements...9.16 x 7.95 x 5.00 mm
Fluorescence...None
Girdle...Extremely Thin to thick
Cutlet...None

Option B:
Carat Weight....3.01
Cut...Excellent
Color...H
Clarity...VS2
L/W Ratio...1.0
Depth %...69%
Table %....69%
Measurements:7.97 x 7.99 x 5.51mm
Fluorescence: None
Girdle: Thick to very Thick
Cutlet: None

The biggest differences I see are the Cut, Depth percentage and Girdle. How important are these two to the overall look of the diamond? Also would the measurements in Option A make this diamond look bigger?

Lastly, is it worth to pay an extra $3,500 for a VS1 Clarity or $6500 for a G color for Radiant shape?

Again, thank you for any guidance..

 

[slg47]

do you have any images?

also where is the cut label coming from?

 

[Amys Bling]

You really need photos- ASET and IDEALSCOPE when buying fancies.

 

[yssie]

Radiants can have such a variety of looks... we'd need some (clear) photos to say anything at all. Yes, 1 will look bigger (a mm is a big difference in the diamond world!) but the exThn girdle needs to be vetted, and whether that means sparklier or more to your personal tastes - well, we're back to needing more info.

Can you see these in-person? If so that makes things easy - confirm the exThn girdle is not a liability for setting/daily wear, then walk around with them in different types of lights (spotlights, diffuse back-office lights...) and let your eyes pick.

If you can't see them you're going to need a lot more info to make an informed decision.

 

[yfiteit]

Thank you for your response. What do you mean by cut label? One thing I just realized, is that when buying online and they mention the cut, that label is from the vendor selling the diamond, correct. For example, if it says Very Good, that is not certified by GIA, but by the online vendor? How can we trust that label?

 

[yfiteit]

If I cant see them in person than what additional information should I ask for? In regards to the girdle it is extremely thin to thick. Does that make any difference?

 

[yfiteit]

Here is the best I can do as far as pictures. Let me know, which one you guys think is the better buy?

 

[Rhino]

Cut labels by online sellers are for the most part meaningless unless of course there is some meaningful data that differentiates them. Sadly this isn't the cast in most situations. Lab reports like GIA, while helpful and necessary when purchasing fancy shapes are also pretty useless with regards to differentiating the varying appearances possible within a given cutting style/facet design. Photography will show you at least facet structure, side by side video of the diamonds under equal lighting will tell a whole lot more coupled with ASET's to confirm/deny if possible. Fancies can be tough to judge by the limited data offered online.

Kind regards,
Rhino

 

[diamondseeker2006]

As the others have said, you can buy a diamond without seeing it in person, but you cannot buy anything but possibly a round without some very good pictures of the stone. If the vendor of these stones cannot supply you with high quality magnified pictures, you'll have to start over. I would suggest Good Old Gold as they will test the stone for light performance as well as pictures and video.

 

[Amys Bling]

As the others have said, you can buy a diamond without seeing it in person, but you cannot buy anything but possibly a round without some very good pictures of the stone. If the vendor of these stones cannot supply you with high quality magnified pictures, you'll have to start over. I would suggest Good Old Gold as they will test the stone for light performance as well as pictures and video.

yup.

Ask the vendor for ASET and or IDEALSCOPE

 

[yfiteit]

What do you mean exactly, when you say ask the vendor for ASET or IDEALSCOPE? Are these certain type of pictures? Also, most of the online vendors have a 30 day guarantee, can't I then look at it or take it to someone that can attest to its look? Lastly, Is Good Old Gold just another online vendor, but with more detailed images? Appreciate any guidance.

 

[Amys Bling]

What do you mean exactly, when you say ask the vendor for ASET or IDEALSCOPE? Are these certain type of pictures? Also, most of the online vendors have a 30 day guarantee, can't I then look at it or take it to someone that can attest to its look? Lastly, Is Good Old Gold just another online vendor, but with more detailed images? Appreciate any guidance.

Yes- vendors would have to take these types of images. They help you to see how the stone performs and whether or not it could be a dud. I believe the vendor you are working with- if i recognize the information you posted - is a drop shipper and therefore does not have the stone in house to examine for you- comment on- or take actual images.

You could go ahead and purchase and see how you like it in person- but shipping back and forth may be a pain if you are unhappy.


vendors like GOG (good old gold), whiteflash, brian gavin diamonds, and James allen are vendors that will get you these images and have the stones in house in order comment and provide guidance for you on the purchase.

 

[yfiteit]

Thank you very much for the reply!