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Ideal_Rock
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Hi, Everyone!
I have been reading your postings for the past two weeks in an effort to absorb as much as possible about princess cut diamonds and greatly appreciate the knowledge I've acquired. At this time though I'm still a bit confused regarding what to look for in princess cut diamonds. According to my research, the best princess cut diamonds should have gradings of:
cut (1A-2B) (depth 58%-80%, table 58%-78%)
color (D-H)
clarity (FL-VS2)
symmetry (EX-G)
polish (EX-G)
I am hoping to get a 2.0-2.99 ct diamond, and am therefore wondering how much each of the above properties will effect the brilliance, fire, and scintillation.
For instance, will non-experts see a noticeable difference between the above gradings once the diamond is set (e.g., color of D vs. H)? Is it more important to find an "ideal" cut "H" color or a "premium" cut E color? The reason I'm asking is I've found diamonds such as follows:
Cut: 2B (77.8, 77)
Color: E
Carat: 2.36
Clarity: VS2
Polish: EX
Symm: Good
Cut: 1A
Color: G
Carat: 2.09
Clarity: VS2
Polish: EX
Symm: VG
Cut: 1B (73.3, 72)
Color: H
Carat: 2.68
Clarity: VS2
Polish: VG
Symm: VG
None have a culet or flourescence, and all were graded by the GIA. The cost is only about $600 difference (the first being more expensive). I was just wondering because I like the idea of getting a better cut diamond (especially because it has better symmetry and as a plus is also larger), but don't know how much of a difference color will make at this size.
Thanks for your consideration and all your help!!!
I have been reading your postings for the past two weeks in an effort to absorb as much as possible about princess cut diamonds and greatly appreciate the knowledge I've acquired. At this time though I'm still a bit confused regarding what to look for in princess cut diamonds. According to my research, the best princess cut diamonds should have gradings of:
cut (1A-2B) (depth 58%-80%, table 58%-78%)
color (D-H)
clarity (FL-VS2)
symmetry (EX-G)
polish (EX-G)
I am hoping to get a 2.0-2.99 ct diamond, and am therefore wondering how much each of the above properties will effect the brilliance, fire, and scintillation.
For instance, will non-experts see a noticeable difference between the above gradings once the diamond is set (e.g., color of D vs. H)? Is it more important to find an "ideal" cut "H" color or a "premium" cut E color? The reason I'm asking is I've found diamonds such as follows:
Cut: 2B (77.8, 77)
Color: E
Carat: 2.36
Clarity: VS2
Polish: EX
Symm: Good
Cut: 1A
Color: G
Carat: 2.09
Clarity: VS2
Polish: EX
Symm: VG
Cut: 1B (73.3, 72)
Color: H
Carat: 2.68
Clarity: VS2
Polish: VG
Symm: VG
None have a culet or flourescence, and all were graded by the GIA. The cost is only about $600 difference (the first being more expensive). I was just wondering because I like the idea of getting a better cut diamond (especially because it has better symmetry and as a plus is also larger), but don't know how much of a difference color will make at this size.
Thanks for your consideration and all your help!!!