Decision Time

[CJ1]

I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who has provided insight and struggled through my inquiries! It's been a great learning process! I'll ask for one more opinion from you...
2 Princess cut stones narrowed to 1. Thanks to all!

#1.
GIA
1.25CT
VS1
G Color
Depth 66.7%
Table 65%
Symmetry Very Good
Polish Excellent
Girdle Medium to Slightly thick
Culet None
Fluorescence None
6.23 x 5.98 x 3.99
Crown Height 10.6%

#2
GIA
1.22CT
VS1
G Color
Depth 69.1%
Table 70%
Symmetry Very Good
Polish Excellent
Girdle Medium to Slightly thick
Culet Very Small
Fluorescence None
5.96 x 5.85 x 4.04 mm
Crown Height 9.4%

Thanks again everyone!

CJ

 

[cmcwill]

#2 has a better length to width ratio....but in comparison to #1, that's all it has going for it. I'd definitely pick #1...smaller table and depth...larger diameter...its going to look bigger than #2. the length to width is 1.04 for #1 and 1.01 for #2...1.04 still looks really square!

congrats!!
colleen

 

[CJ1]

Thanks Colleen!

I'm leaning towards an X-prong setting, most likely Vatche. We shall see...
Thanks again!
CJ-

 

[cmcwill]

Very pretty choice! You'll have to post pictures when its all through! I just love the square shape and it will look great in that setting. Does it have sidestones?

Colleen

 

[CJ1]

Nope, no sidestones.

Classic solitaire. Possible channel matching band however. Thanks again!

CJ-

 

[valeria101]

#1 should be a charmer with all going for it. It should be plenty square (you could check the 'look' of this on the Fancy Shape Sellector at gemappraisers.com if in doubt) and the smaller table does represent a strong argument for me over the other stone...

Oh, and then there is the size... #1 should look larger

 

[strmrdr]

do you have ideal-scope images for these diamonds?
That would be the deciding factor for me.

 

[diamondsman]

I like # 2 for these facts:
1)the stone is very close to a perfect square.
2)I hate small tables on princess cut diam.
3)I like the depth and table to be around the 70's ,that gives the stopne much more fire and brilliance

 

[CJ1]

Thanks everyone! Went with #1

It's a sparkler!
Future pictures forthcoming!
CJ-

 

[cmcwill]

YAY! congratulations CJ1!!!

 

[roshita]

Good choice!! Have fun setting and wearing that beauty.

 

[CJ1]

Here's the first picture! Enjoy,


CJ-




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[CJ1]

And another pic,


Trying to find better lighting...


CJ-




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[cmcwill]

Oh WOW that is gorgeous!!

Did you post it to the Eye Candy folder yet?

Congratulations again!!

 

[caratgirl]

Very nice...don't forget to add some pics on the hand.

 

[CJ1]

Hi all!
SHE SAID YES!!!!!!!!!! Here's a hand shot! Take care and I thank everyone for their help!
CJ-

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[cmcwill]

WOW How beautiful!! She must be so excited!! What is her ring size btw, I'm trying to envision the 1.25 on my hand!

The ring looks great on her hand!!!

Colleen

 

[CJ1]

Hi,


She's a 5, the ring is a 6. Sending it off to be resized unfortunately

She doesn't want to take it off!!!

Take care,


CJ-

 

[Colored Gemstone Nut]

Nice Looking Ring CJ..Congrats on your engagement...

 

[Shay37]

CJ, I have to say that it looks as if everyone was correct about how big that stone was going to look. It really does look huge on her hand! I just love a classic solitaire, and that princess stone is really beautiful. So glad she said yes. Congratulations.

Shay