First post: Noob looking deciding between two stones looking for guidance

[jill249]

Hello,

This is my first post, though I have been lurking for a few months. My future fiance has picked out a setting and has given me the task of choosing a diamond since he knows I am more thorough (aka anal) about these things. I have been working with an online vendor with a great PS reputation and narrowed my choices down to two. Cut is very important, but so is size. Then I am concerned about clarity and lastly, color. If someone could give me some guidance based on these numbers, I would appreciate it. I have seen several pics of both and am waiting for the Ideal Scopes. But I am finding the final choice to be overwhelming. Please let me know if there is any other info I can post for some additional help. The cost difference between the stones is $110...

Both are RB
#1
.96 I - S1
GIA cut grade is excellent
Depth %: 60.4
. Table %: 57
. Crown Angle: 34.5
. Crown %: 15
. Pavilion Angle: 40.6
. Pavilion %: 42.5
. Lower Girdle %: 75
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.41x6.43X3.88
.. Polish: Very Good
. Symmetry: Very Good
. Culet: none
. Fluorescence: None
HCA is 0.7


#2
1.01 J - VS1
GIA cut grade is excellent
Depth %: 61.4
. Table %: 57
. Crown Angle: 34
. Crown %: 14.5
. Pavilion Angle: 41
. Pavilion %: 43.5
. Lower Girdle %: 80
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.48x6.45X3.97
. Polish: Very Good
. Symmetry: Very Good
. Culet: none
. Fluorescence: medium blue
HCA is 1.4

Thanks

 

[beach]

If that SI 1 is eyeclean I would prefer that one for sure... It has some very nice specs.

 

[Lorelei]

Welcome Jill!

Both look promising, so post the Idealscopes when you get them, then we can go from there.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/5/2009 4:55:47 AM
Author: Lorelei
Welcome Jill!

Both look promising, so post the Idealscopes when you get them, then we can go from there.

I agree.

 

[jill249]

Thanks for the input. Here are the Ideal Scopes. I can''t seem to get a picture to post, so I have include a link. It''s definitely know which one I like now, but still want confirmation.

Thanks!

#1 I-SI1

 

[jill249]

#2 J-VS1

Thanks!

 

[beach]

Like I said... 1 looks great

Could tell by the numbers how 2 would perform.

 

[jill249]

Thanks. I am feeling pretty confident about my choice after seeing the Ideal Scopes. I appreciate the feedback.

 

[Lorelei]

I would choose the first in this case.

Actually Beach the second combo can be a good one with some diamonds, and is in particular one of Storm's favourites with certain LGF's.