Yet another idealscope question and the winner is...

[whosurdaddy]

I just got these idealscope images and they look almost identical to me. I will have 24 hours to review these images and make a decision. I am so excited I feel a bit light-headed! This is a big purchase for me so I am in dire of needing some help!!

1)

Crown angle:36
Pavillion angle:40.6
Table:57
Depth:61.9
2)

Crown angle:35
Pavillion angle:41
Table:56
Depth:61.9
3)

Crown angle:34.8
Pavillion angle:40.8
Table:56
Depth:61.7

 

[whosurdaddy]

The gemologist didn't give me a recommendation other than the size differences.

Do you think the light leakage in #3 is serious as the price is the lowest among the 3. #3 also has a size advantage but in color AGS H. My co-worker has a GIA G+ and I really love the color. Do you think AGS H will bother a color sensitive person?

 

[whosurdaddy]

Here is a picture of the stones:

 

[JulieN]

Leakage is not an issue in any of these. The first one in the row looks smaller than the other two.

A color sensitive person will be able to detect color in an H vs a D. Whether it or not that bothers/matters to her is a separate matter from sensitivity.

 

[whosurdaddy]

Leakage is not an issue in any of these. The first one in the row looks smaller than the other two.

A color sensitive person will be able to detect color in an H vs a D. Whether it or not that bothers/matters to her is a separate matter from sensitivity.

Yes, the first one is about 0.15 carat smaller than the other two.

Is there a clear winner?

 

[MissGotRocks]

From the idealscope images, I don't think there is a clear winner. They all look beautiful!

You'll next have to consider, size, color and clarity in terms of what you're looking for. From the lineup of the diamonds - and in that particular picture, I personally prefer the second stone. It looks a bit brighter to me.

 

[whosurdaddy]

From the idealscope images, I don't think there is a clear winner. They all look beautiful!

You'll next have to consider, size, color and clarity in terms of what you're looking for. From the lineup of the diamonds - and in that particular picture, I personally prefer the second stone. It looks a bit brighter to me.

Is it possible that the lighting is on top of the middle one or the way they place the diamond affects how the facets lit up?

Should I be cautious when buying an AGS H? I saw some PSers mentioned that an AGS H was later evaluated as a GIA I or J.

 

[tyty333]

I would probably go with size. These stones all look nice and have good idealscope images. AGS H wouldn't bother me
But I tend to not like the bright whites as much (weird, I know). Can you have the stone sent to you before you have it set?

 

[whosurdaddy]

I would probably go with size. These stones all look nice and have good idealscope images. AGS H wouldn't bother me
But I tend to not like the bright whites as much (weird, I know). Can you have the stone sent to you before you have it set?

I don't like D, E color as much either!! I really enjoy seeing the GIA G color grabbing the surrounding colors in. I am not sure if I should be concerned about an AGS H? I don't want to end up getting a GIA I or J!
I will most likely having the stone sent it to me unset or with a temporary setting as I think it would be fun to shop the setting with my FF.

 

[JulieN]

Sometimes JA's gemologist will let you know if color is low or high for that grade. If they didn't say anything I think it is safe to say it not equivalent to GIA I, but you can ask. You can also spin the diamond around in the video, difference between a G and I is apparent if you are comparing a yellow G and yellow I. I find the brown ones look darker than the same color grade yellow ones, but I assume that is a lighting issue.