Which one would you choose?

[window98]

Which one would you choose if both were the same price?

1.52 ct GIA Cert
E, VS2
depth : 60.4
table : 58
crown angle : 34.3
pavilion angle : 41.0
crown height: 14.2%
pavilion height: 43.2%
girdle: very thin to medium
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
flour : none
culet : none
HCA : 1.7 (EX,EX,EX,VG)

1.51 ct GIA Cert
F, VS2
depth : 61.6
table : 56
crown angle : 35.2
pavilion angle : 40.4
crown height: 15.5%
pavilion height: 42.5%
girdle: slightly thick faceted
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
flour : none
culet : none
HCA: 0.7 (EX,VG,VG,VG)

 

[caratgirl]

Mmmm...tough choice. What are the dimensions of both stones, by the way? Is one a lot pricier than the other? Oh, I just noticed the 'very thin' part of the girdle. Can you get more specifics on that?

 

[window98]

 

[aljdewey]

I'd choose whichever one looks best to your eye (or to your appraiser's eye, or even to your vendor's eye).

 

[pricescope]

Assuming grading is accurate and price is the same, I'd go with high color...

 

[aljdewey]

Actually, Wondo......personally, I'd choose neither of them.




Most of the experts seem to agree that the best crown angles fall between 40.6 and 40.9. Both of these stones do fall within AGS 0 standards, but if I were in your position, I'd look for another stone that falls in this range.

 

[Mara]

I would choose stone #1. I like the EX's on the HCA instead of the VG's, the girdle is better IMO than slightly thick, and polish & symm are excellent. Seems as though stone #2 would have more 'fire' due to the steeper crown angle, can an expert confirm?