Which would you pick? Color/Clarity Opinions

[nubiantigr]

Open question. Just to get opinions. If you had the choice which would you pick?

1.93 round brilliant E VS1
2.1 round brilliant G VS 1.

Size or color? I can''t seem to decide.

 

[rte]

Date: 5/1/2008 12:48:15 AM
Author:nubiantigr
Open question. Just to get opinions. If you had the choice which would you pick?

1.93 round brilliant E VS1
2.1 round brilliant G VS 1.

Size or color? I can''t seem to decide.

How much of a price difference and cut quality might be a factor?

Mounted the G will most likely look brighter if a quality cut.

I completely understand, I''m looking into an F/G ideal cut round.
I''ll probably go G with a slightly larger stone.

 

[nubiantigr]

I don''t know the price difference. But they are both ideal cut/excellent. Would the G look more yellow in a white gold tiffany setting replica?

 

[Sparkalicious]

Providing that both diamonds are equally well cut, I would go with the E/VS1 combo ... *my* personal preference is for the icy whiteness of the D - F range.

If, however, you find that you don''t pick up color easily in stones or that warmth in a diamond is something you welcome, then the G is also an excellent choice ... there are some gorgeous G color stones and b/c they are in the "near colorless" range, they really don''t "show" color, especially once set.

With regards to size, since the size difference is not huge, I would not be stirred to go down in color to go up in size, now ... if you were talking about a half carat to a carat more difference or so ... maybe?

 

[Hera]

1.93 E VS1. I doubt you'd see a sizable difference between the two (if at all).

 

[arjunajane]

I vote for the larger G, but its really just a hypothetical without knowing the numbers on the stones..
Granted all things equal, including price than go bigger..No chance if its a true ideal cut will G face up yellow imho.

 

[chrono]

What is the HCA on both?
What is the price difference?

 

[Lorelei]

I would need to know which lab report the diamonds have, and the prices and proportions of each stone, if this is two actual diamonds you are considering.

 

[nubiantigr]

Thanks for all the opinions. I am going to look at the G VS1 today so i will have more numbers. Hopefully, the E VS1 is there as well. so I can get the numbers ans a side by side. I am leaning toward the E though.

 

[Ellen]

If both are well cut, and the diameter difference were worth it, I'd get the G VS1. I have that exact combo, though at a mere 1.40.

There is no warmth what so ever. If well cut, G is still safe at almost any size, except for those highly sensitive to color.

ETA, and if graded by GIA or AGS.

 

[nubiantigr]

Thanks Ellen. Your ring is gorgeous. I will try to take pics but I''m going to see the diamond during my lunch break.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 5/1/2008 7:59:15 AM
Author: nubiantigr
Thanks Ellen. Your ring is gorgeous. I will try to take pics but I''m going to see the diamond during my lunch break.

Thank you!

If they are both there, make sure you look at them in natural light if possible, that gives a much more accurate assessment of the color. And look at each one seperately. You might very well be able to see the color difference if you hold them side by side, as many people would. It''s what the stone looks like alone that matters most, as that''s how it will be sitting in a ring.

Can''t wait to hear your thoughts!

 

[canuk-gal]

HI:

Ceterus paribus, I might take the E. But I''d really have to know the dimensions.

cheers--Sharon

 

[Muss]

Best bet (assuming equal cut grades, angles, percentages , etc) is to examine the stones separately and than place them side by side, if you can tell a difference than get the one that looks nicer...if you can''t tell a difference than get the one that is cheaper.

 

[slmulkey]

No question, I''d get the E. Honestly though I wouldn''t want anything over 1.5 ct, unless it was a fancy shape.

 

[Gypsy]

ASSUMING IDEAL CUT. Um H VS2 at 2.2 carats?

I''d go with the bigger diamond.

 

[ManhattanLawyer]

Like others have said, I would pick the one with the better cut. But if cut and all other things were equal, I''d pick the larger stone. But, I''m not very color-sensitive.

 

[isaku5]

Date: 5/1/2008 9:28:56 AM
Author: canuk-gal
HI:

Ceterus paribus, I might take the E. But I''d really have to know the dimensions.

cheers--Sharon

I''m going to hazard a wild guess at the latin. Let me know how far off I am

"All things being equal"??? Close, but no cigar???

Now for the diamond, I''m guessing that the 1.93c will be the better choice for two reasons: cutters are known to cut for size as the prices rise incrementally at certain points. This is just a hair under the 2c mark so the cutter was being very careful about the quality of the cut. Over 2c you definitely pay more for the size alone.

I know that I''m very colour sensitive, but could not tell the difference between my E and an extremely well cut G so really, it''s up to your own eyes. I was disappointed that I couldn''t too

Good luck!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

This is such a hypothetical question because if one is cut better than the other, it would be the obvious choice regardless of the G ir E color. Plus the price would be a factor for most people. You need to look at cut first, and then eliminate that way. Are these GIA excellent or AGS 0 stones?

 

[NeverEndingUpgrade]

All other things being equal, I would go for size. G is a great color. However, I don't see how those diamonds could be so different in size. The 1.93 could actually have a bigger spread and have a bigger diameter measurement.

 

[nubiantigr]

Thanks everyone for your input. It is truly priceless. I went to look at the G yesterday and did not like the slight warmth. Especially when compared to the E. However my jeweler had an F VS1 to show me. Here are the numbers for both the E and the F. Tell me what you think.

E VS1 1.93 Round Brilliant (GIA)
8.00- 8.10 x 4.94
Cut Excellent
Polish VG
Symmetry VG
Flouresence None
Table 55%
Girdle Thin-Medium
Culet None

F VS1 2.02 Round Brilliant (GIA)
8.12- 8.19 x 5.00
Cut VG
Polish VG
Symmetry Excellent
Flouresence None
H&A
TAble 59%
Girdle Thin-Medium
Culet None

 

[Ellen]

The table is a hair bigger than many of us prefer. Did you like the look of it?

 

[nubiantigr]

I know i just put it through the HCA calculator and the E scored far better than F. I did like the look but the quality is not there.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 5/2/2008 10:29:37 AM
Author: nubiantigr
I know i just put it through the HCA calculator and the E scored far better than F. I did like the look but the quality is not there.

Do you have the crown and pavilion angles for these?

 

[nubiantigr]

E VS1
Crown 34.5
Pavillion 40.8
Depth 61.4

F VS1
Crown 35.5
Pavillion 41.4
Depth 61.3

 

[Ellen]

Date: 5/2/2008 10:38:20 AM
Author: nubiantigr
E VS1
Crown 34.5
Pavillion 40.8
Depth 61.4

F VS1
Crown 35.5
Pavillion 41.4
Depth 61.3

lol I just "assumed" you didn''t have these!

That''s all I need to know, get the E, definitely! The other is what we call a steep/deep. Not good, and I can just imagine what the score was.

The E has great numbers!

 

[nubiantigr]

Thanks Ellen. You are amazing. This site has been so very helpful. The E got a 1.2 on the HCA.

 

[Ellen]

You are very welcome! And yep, that E has great numbers.

 

[chrono]

Date: 5/1/2008 7:26:25 AM
Author: Chrono
What is the HCA on both?
What is the price difference?

This is why I requested the HCA on both stones. I never presume to take the vendor''s words at face value or the cert even if it says ideal or excellent cut. I like to double check.

As you can see, it turned out that the E stone is better. So it''s easy to make that choice.

 

[Lorelei]

The E is the by far the best choice here, thanks for the proportions nub!