Decision time!

[jayhawk29]

OK, here are my potential final candidates:

1.52 ct. I color, VVS1, Strong Fluoro, HCA 1.6

Table - 57
Depth - 61.7
CA - 35
PA - 40.8

OR

1.7 ct. J color, VS1, Med Fluoro, HCA 1.7

Table - 56
Depth - 62
CA - 36
PA - 40.6

I want to set one of these into a Mark Morrell platinum setting. I know "I" and "J" color diamonds can look a little warm compared to higher color grades, but I'm looking for the best value in regards to size and color without sacrificing cut and performance. I know the "I" color diamond appears to have marginally better performance numbers but the "J" diamond is appealing due to increase in size, however I may lose some hint of colorlessness. Any reason I SHOULDN'T pick the "J"?

THANK YOU!

 

[tyty333]

Can you get an idealscope image for the stones? I love MM settings!

 

[ecf8503]

I'd drop clarity a bit. You'll get more size that way. No reason not to get either, just make sure the fluor has no ill effects (it's rare).

 

[lioness]

I'd drop clarity a bit. You'll get more size that way. No reason not to get either, just make sure the fluor has no ill effects (it's rare).

Yes. Who are you buying from? What about an eye-clean SI1?

 

[kay1]

What's your stone budget?

 

[jayhawk29]

Vendor is Blue Nile, so IS images are a no go. I'm trying to keep my budget for the stone at $10.5K (+/- $500).

 

[ecf8503]

This is nice - a little smaller, but not appreciably so. http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3075976.htm

But if I were you I would call Good Old Gold and have them find a top notch stone for you BECAUSE they work with Mark Morrell on a routine basis - an already established relationship there that can greatly ease the logistics involved.

 

[Roxy]

This is nice - a little smaller, but not appreciably so. http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3075976.htm

But if I were you I would call Good Old Gold and have them find a top notch stone for you BECAUSE they work with Mark Morrell on a routine basis - an already established relationship there that can greatly ease the logistics involved.

+1 This is great advice!