PanheadWarrior
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- Apr 5, 2010
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I want the best quality 3/4 carat diamond in the $1500-$2100 range. I've been looking at SI1 clarity and G-H color. I really want the best ideal cut I can find for that price range. Which of these is the best cut and the best overall bang for my buck? I'm kinda leaning on #4. And also, how much should I worry about strong fluorescence when looking at this type of diamond?
#1
.71 carat, ideal cut, H color, SI1 clarity = $1729
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD01675498
GIA cert:
http://img.bluenile.com/is/image/certs/?src={/2120/GIA1116552233_zoom.jpeg}&fmt=jpg
Depth = 60.4%
Table = 58%
Pavilion angle = 41.0
Crown angle = 32.0
Pavilion depth = 43.5%
Crown height = 13.0%
Girdle = 4.0%, medium to slightly thick
Star = 50%
Lower Half = 80%
Symmetry = Very Good
Polish = Very Good
Cutlet = None
Fluorescence = Strong Blue (In grades in between those above (G, H and I), it might be better to stay away from Strong fluorescence for safety's sake)
Measurements = 5.79 x 5.76 x 3.49
Clarity Characteristics = Crystal, Feather
Holloway Cut Adviser = 0.9 - Excellent
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
Spread = Very Good
#2
.71 carat, ideal cut, H color, SI1 clarity = $2017
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD01643639
GIA cert:
http://img.bluenile.com/is/image/certs/?src={/2080/GIA6117465136_zoom.jpeg}&fmt=jpg
Depth = 61.6%
Table = 56%
Pavilion angle = 40.8
Crown angle = 35
Pavilion depth = 43.0%
Crown height = 15.0%
Girdle = 3.5%, medium to slightly thick, faceted
Star = 50%
Lower Half = 75%
Symmetry = Very Good
Polish = Excellent
Cutlet = None
Fluorescence = None
Measurements = 5.71 x 5.76 x 3.53
Clarity Characteristics = Cloud
Holloway Cut Adviser = 1.5 - Excellent
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
Spread = Very Good
#3
.71 carat, ideal cut, H color, SI1 clarity = $2086
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD01598591
GIA cert:
http://img.bluenile.com/is/image/certs/?src={/4/GIA1116341573_zoom.jpeg}&fmt=jpg
Depth = 61.6%
Table = 57%
Pavilion angle = 40.8
Crown angle = 34.5
Pavilion depth = 43.0%
Crown height = 15.0%
Girdle = 3.5%, medium to slightly thick, faceted
Star = 55%
Lower Half = 75%
Symmetry = Excellent
Polish = Excellent
Cutlet = None
Fluorescence = None
Measurements = 5.73 x 5.76 x 3.54
Clarity Characteristics = Feather
Holloway Cut Adviser = 1.4 - Excellent
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
Spread = Very Good
#4
.70 carat, ideal cut, G color, SI1 clarity = $2075
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-g-color-si1-clarity_LD01714007
GIA cert:
http://img.bluenile.com/is/image/certs/?src={/619/GIA1112420994_zoom.jpeg}&fmt=jpg
Depth = 61.0%
Table = 57%
Pavilion angle = 40.8
Crown angle = 34.5
Pavilion depth = 43.0%
Crown height = 14.5%
Girdle = 3.0%, thin, faceted
Star = 55%
Lower Half = 80%
Symmetry = Very Good
Polish = Excellent
Cutlet = None
Fluorescence = None
Measurements = 5.70 x 5.77 x 3.50
Clarity Characteristics = Crystal, Cloud
Holloway Cut Adviser = 1.3 - Excellent
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
Spread = Very Good
#5
.72 carat, ideal cut, H color, SI1 clarity = $1809
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD01675546
GIA cert:
http://img.bluenile.com/is/image/certs/?src={/2120/GIA6117494372_zoom.jpeg}&fmt=jpg
Depth = 60.5%
Table = 58%
Pavilion angle = 40.6
Crown angle = 34.5
Pavilion depth = 43.0%
Crown height = 14.5%
Girdle = 3.0%, thin to slightly thick, faceted
Star = 50%
Lower Half = 80%
Symmetry = Very Good
Polish = Excellent
Cutlet = None
Fluorescence = Strong Blue
Measurements = 5.79 x 5.82 x 3.51
Clarity Characteristics = Crystal, Feather
Holloway Cut Adviser = 0.8 - Excellent
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
Spread = Very Good
#1
.71 carat, ideal cut, H color, SI1 clarity = $1729
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD01675498
GIA cert:
http://img.bluenile.com/is/image/certs/?src={/2120/GIA1116552233_zoom.jpeg}&fmt=jpg
Depth = 60.4%
Table = 58%
Pavilion angle = 41.0
Crown angle = 32.0
Pavilion depth = 43.5%
Crown height = 13.0%
Girdle = 4.0%, medium to slightly thick
Star = 50%
Lower Half = 80%
Symmetry = Very Good
Polish = Very Good
Cutlet = None
Fluorescence = Strong Blue (In grades in between those above (G, H and I), it might be better to stay away from Strong fluorescence for safety's sake)
Measurements = 5.79 x 5.76 x 3.49
Clarity Characteristics = Crystal, Feather
Holloway Cut Adviser = 0.9 - Excellent
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
Spread = Very Good
#2
.71 carat, ideal cut, H color, SI1 clarity = $2017
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD01643639
GIA cert:
http://img.bluenile.com/is/image/certs/?src={/2080/GIA6117465136_zoom.jpeg}&fmt=jpg
Depth = 61.6%
Table = 56%
Pavilion angle = 40.8
Crown angle = 35
Pavilion depth = 43.0%
Crown height = 15.0%
Girdle = 3.5%, medium to slightly thick, faceted
Star = 50%
Lower Half = 75%
Symmetry = Very Good
Polish = Excellent
Cutlet = None
Fluorescence = None
Measurements = 5.71 x 5.76 x 3.53
Clarity Characteristics = Cloud
Holloway Cut Adviser = 1.5 - Excellent
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
Spread = Very Good
#3
.71 carat, ideal cut, H color, SI1 clarity = $2086
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD01598591
GIA cert:
http://img.bluenile.com/is/image/certs/?src={/4/GIA1116341573_zoom.jpeg}&fmt=jpg
Depth = 61.6%
Table = 57%
Pavilion angle = 40.8
Crown angle = 34.5
Pavilion depth = 43.0%
Crown height = 15.0%
Girdle = 3.5%, medium to slightly thick, faceted
Star = 55%
Lower Half = 75%
Symmetry = Excellent
Polish = Excellent
Cutlet = None
Fluorescence = None
Measurements = 5.73 x 5.76 x 3.54
Clarity Characteristics = Feather
Holloway Cut Adviser = 1.4 - Excellent
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
Spread = Very Good
#4
.70 carat, ideal cut, G color, SI1 clarity = $2075
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-g-color-si1-clarity_LD01714007
GIA cert:
http://img.bluenile.com/is/image/certs/?src={/619/GIA1112420994_zoom.jpeg}&fmt=jpg
Depth = 61.0%
Table = 57%
Pavilion angle = 40.8
Crown angle = 34.5
Pavilion depth = 43.0%
Crown height = 14.5%
Girdle = 3.0%, thin, faceted
Star = 55%
Lower Half = 80%
Symmetry = Very Good
Polish = Excellent
Cutlet = None
Fluorescence = None
Measurements = 5.70 x 5.77 x 3.50
Clarity Characteristics = Crystal, Cloud
Holloway Cut Adviser = 1.3 - Excellent
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
Spread = Very Good
#5
.72 carat, ideal cut, H color, SI1 clarity = $1809
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD01675546
GIA cert:
http://img.bluenile.com/is/image/certs/?src={/2120/GIA6117494372_zoom.jpeg}&fmt=jpg
Depth = 60.5%
Table = 58%
Pavilion angle = 40.6
Crown angle = 34.5
Pavilion depth = 43.0%
Crown height = 14.5%
Girdle = 3.0%, thin to slightly thick, faceted
Star = 50%
Lower Half = 80%
Symmetry = Very Good
Polish = Excellent
Cutlet = None
Fluorescence = Strong Blue
Measurements = 5.79 x 5.82 x 3.51
Clarity Characteristics = Crystal, Feather
Holloway Cut Adviser = 0.8 - Excellent
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
Spread = Very Good
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