Which one would you pick..Comments Welcome

[lynne160]

Measurements: 8.38 - 8.41 x 4.98 mm

Carat Weight: 2.10

Color Grade: G

Clarity Grade: VS1

Proportions:

Depth: 59.3 %

Table: 60 %

Girdle: Very Thin to Thin

Culet: None

Finish:

Polish: Very Good

Symmetry: Very Good

OR

Measurements: 8.09 - 8.17 x 4.93 mm

Carat Weight: 2.03

Color Grade: E

Clarity Grade: VS2

Cut Grade: Good

Proportions:

Depth: 60.6 %

Table: 57 %

Crown Angle: 37°

Crown Height: 16 %

Pavilion Angle: 39.6°

Pavilion Depth: 41.5 %

Star length: 55 %

Lower Half: 80 %

Girdle: Very Thin to Medium, Faceted


Or

Measurements: 8.15 - 8.20 x 4.96 mm

Carat Weight: 2.03

Color Grade: F

Clarity Grade: VS1

Cut Grade: Excellent

Proportions:

Depth: 60.7 %

Table: 59 %

Crown Angle: 34°

Crown Height: 14 %

Pavilion Angle: 41°

Pavilion Depth: 43.5 %

Star length: 50 %

Lower Half: 70 %

Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted

 

[Jenn5504]

I''m short on time at the moment, have you happened to run HCA scores on these yet?

 

[lynne160]

any one else with opinions?????

 

[lynne160]

does anyone else have any opinions on these diamonds?

any feedback would be helpful

 

[jaz464]

Which lab has graded these diamonds?

 

[Lorelei]

I prefer the last diamond by the numbers - can you get any Idealscope images from the vendor?

 

[Ellen]

Hi lynne,

Aside from not having the crown and pavillion angles for the first one, the girdle is a bit worrisome. Very thin is not really recommended. Also, this stone is what is called a 60/60. (table and depth are close or at) It gives a bit of a different look, more white light, a little less fire. Some prefer this, it''s not bad, just different.


On the second one, it''s what is called a Firey Ideal Cut, it will have a bit more fire. Some also prefer this type. However, it''s only got Good for cut (personally I''d stick with at least VG), so it''s a bit iffy (and again, very thin on girdle).


The last ones table is a bit bigger than some around here prefer, and again, you might lose a tad of fire with it. I''m not liking the 70 for lower half. If you don''t know what that means, do a search for "lgf" on here, you''ll get lots of thread.


Also, who graded these?


Of course, without an IS pic or Sarin report, that about all I can say about any of them. To be honest, none of them got me excited.


May I ask, are you looking in retail stores or onlline?

 

[Lorelei]

Lynne, it would be useful to know what you are looking for - do you want a Superideal cut diamond ( cut to exacting proportions and highly rated for light performance), or what we call a ' nice make' of diamond - one which is nicely cut and sparkly, but not a cream of the crop cut? This would help if you could let us know what your preference is. If it is for a pretty diamond which sparkles and looks good then one of your contenders may be fine, if you want a tighter cut then perhaps we need to find some others.

I take it from the info given these are GIA graded?

Morning Ellen!!

Yep, also are you looking online or in retail?

 

[Ellen]

Date: 10/21/2007 9:34:47 AM
Author: Lorelei
Lynne, it would be useful to know what you are looking for - do you want a Superideal cut diamond ( cut to exacting proportions and highly rated for light performance), or what we call a '' nice make'' of diamond - one which is nicely cut and sparkly, but not a cream of the crop cut? This would help if you could let us know what your preference is. If it is for a pretty diamond which sparkles and looks good then one of your contenders may be fine, if you want a tighter cut then perhaps we need to find some others.

I take it from the info given these are GIA graded?

Morning Ellen!!

Yep, also are you looking online or in retail?

Good question miss. And top of the marnin to you too!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I''d have to agree with Ellen, that I would not buy any of these. But if these were the only three and I had to choose one, it would be #3 since it is better cut than the others.

I didn''t find many with your specs to compare them to, but here is an example of an ideal cut stone:

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-70075.htm#

 

[lynne160]

the reports are GIA...I am looking for a diamond that has lots of sparkle...

 

[strmrdr]

none of the above all have issues you can do better.

 

[strmrdr]

http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/3133/

http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/3488/

http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/3089/

http://goodoldgold.com/diamond/3486/

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-395283.htm

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1066469.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131