Which of these two stone would you prefer?

[metro]

Which of these two stones would you prefer?

I guess, what I''m really asking is, is the larger stone worth the 1K? Both are RB stones. Is there much of a visual difference size-wise for the $1K increase? Both stones are so beautiful....I dunno. I would be upgrading from a 1/2 carat.

Thanks!!

Option #1
Weight: 0.81
Cut: Ideal
Color: H
Clarity: SI1 (Totally eye clean)
Depth: 61.6%
Table: 56%
Polish: VG
Symmetry: VG
Girdle: Med
Cutlet: None
Fluor: None
Measurements: 5.96 x 6.02 x 3.69
PRICE: $2500

Option #2
Weight: 0.93
Cut: Ideal
Color: G
Clarity: SI2 (Totally eye clean!)
Depth: 61.8%
Table: 56%
Polish: Ex
Symmetry: Ex
Girdle: Med to Slightly thick
Cutlet: None
Fluor: None
Measurements: 6.25 x 6.30 x 3.88
PRICE: $3600

 

[Ellen]

If you can swing it, I'd get the second. In stones under a carat, that's definitely a noticable size difference. You're also paying for the better pol and sym grade, even though you might not see that. ETA, and a color grade higher.

 

[chrono]

Looks like there is a slight increase but quite little (0.3 mm) which may or may not be noticeable to the eye. Ultimately it is up to you though. If you can swing the extra $1K, then why not. Also, can you please post the crown and pavilion angles (and Idealscope pictures if you have any). This could sway my decision.

 

[Ellen]

Maybe this will help. The stone on the left is a .74, the stone in the middle is a.45.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Because I am clarity-sensitive

, I would have to see both stones not only from the top but also from the sides. If both were eye-clean from all angles, then of course I''d take the larger one!!!

 

[Sparkalicious]

Hi Metro!

Nice choices ... given the info you''ve provided, I selected #2 and this is why... keep in mind that this is my reasoning or would be my reasoning if it were me purchasing the stone ...

Is the $1K diff worth it? Yep.

- the .93 is basically considered a "light" carat, which, in essence, means that visually you would be hard pressed to tell the difference b/n .93 and a full 1 carat and this makes the stone more valuable as well since the 1 ct range is highly sought after
- option # 2 is a G colored stone, which, to my color sensitive eye, does appear whiter than an H ..I would prefer to pay for higher color and go down in clarity, providing that the clarity option, as you stated, is eye clean (btw - what a steal! if you''re able to get an eye clean SI2)

- I also prefer Ex for both polish & symmetry, while I have heard that visually you aren''t supposed to be able to tell the difference b/n good or very good or excellent polish & symmetry, it''s more of a mind clean thing ... if Ex is available and I can have it ... I''m going for it.

You don''t happen to have any of the crown & pavilion angle details, do you?

** Have you seen both? If so, which one were you drawn to more and why?

I hope that reviewing my thought process if faced with the same choice is helpful to you! Please, please do let us know what you decide and show us pics!!

 

[metro]

I can''t believe I didn''t post all the info! DOH! You''d think I''d know better by now

Let me go back and edit...

One moment, please!

 

[metro]

Okay, I don''t know how to edit my post???

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/28/2008 5:19:17 PM
Author: metro
Okay, I don''t know how to edit my post???

It may have timed out. If you don''t see an EDIT TOPIC button, just post the rest down here.

 

[metro]

I guess I''ll start over....

Hmmm, interesting...the numbers that I get off the GIA website are slightly off then what''s on the vendors website

I''ll post what GIA has listed...

Option #1

Weight: 0.81
Cut: Ideal (H&A)
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut Grade: Excellent
Depth: 61.6 %
Table: 56 %
Crown Angle: 33.5°
Crown Height: 14.5 %
Pavilion Angle: 41.2°
Pavilion Depth: 43.5 %
Star length: 55 %
Lower Half: 80 %
Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted
Culet: None
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.96 - 6.02 x 3.69 mm
PRICE: $2500


Option #2

Weight: 0.93
Cut: Ideal (H&A)
Color Grade: G
Clarity Grade: SI2
Cut Grade: Excellent
Depth: 62.0 %
Table: 55 %
Crown Angle: 34.5°
Crown Height: 15.5 %
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion Depth: 43 %
Star length: 55 %
Lower Half: 75 %
Girdle: Medium, Faceted
Culet: None
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.25 - 6.27 x 3.88 mm
PRICE: $3600

 

[Sparkalicious]

I'm even more for # 2 now. The crown/pavilion angle looks better.

Option 1 - HCA score = 2.4 Very Good
Option 2 - HCA score = 1.3 Excellent

With regards to the cert ... Is it an older cert? Just curious b/c maybe the vendor ran a sarin report on it and posted the new figures? I know my sarin report was minimally off from the GIA cert as well.

 

[metro]

Option #2 is on hold! EEEEKK! Gonna beg DH tonight! I gotta have her! Here''s a pic - SI2, y''all! WOOT

 

[metro]

I''ll post the idealscope as soon as I get it. Waiting for it to emailed to me.