Help to read ASET (princess cut)

[vico_10]

Hi, can someone please provide opinions as to which diamond has better cut/light return?

I am trying to decide between these three. All are E, VVS2 with excellent polish/symmetry, no fluorescence per GIA and in my price range.

I am choosing for an e-ring so I want to get some more educated opinions!

1: Depth: 74.5, Table: 71
2: Depth: 74.4, Table: 74
3: Depth: 72.8, Table: 72

Thanks

 

[JulieN]

Re: Help to read ASET

Do you have any other photos?

 

[tyty333]

Re: Help to read ASET

Number 2 looks like it has the most red but I would really like to see regular photos to
Check out the faceting pattern. Number 3 looks good too.

 

[vico_10]

Re: Help to read ASET

Hopefully the resolution is good enough

 

[JulieN]

Re: Help to read ASET

what was the gemologist's report?

can we have the links please, it makes things easier.

 

[vico_10]

Re: Help to read ASET

Wasn't sure what the rules were on links!

Here you go:

1
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Princess-cut/0.50-carat-E-color-VVS2-clarity-sku-158145

2
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Princess-cut/0.50-carat-E-color-VVS2-clarity-sku-172697

3
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Princess-cut/0.50-carat-E-color-VVS2-clarity-sku-124367

 

[JulieN]

Re: Help to read ASET

I like 2 and 3. Very nice.

 

[two_little_birds]

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I like 2 and 3. Very nice.

+1, but I'm leaning more towards #3 - less shadows and seems whiter.

 

[jstarfireb]

2 is my favorite, but 2 and 3 are both good choices. I do prefer the contrast, table shape, and brightness/crispness of 2 based on the photos. I think the ASET also has more edge-to-edge light return compared to 3. Notice more red toward the edges? That will help it look larger. Also, the crown looks higher in 2, which usually means more fire. And it's more square.

Just so you're aware, you can significantly drop color and clarity to get a larger or less expensive stone with exactly the same appearance.

 

[chel180]

I prefer #2. I think #1 is to dark under the table ans you will see that shadowing irl. #3 is nice too but I prefer #2.

Are you sold on JA? And about the specs? And are you buying for yourself or your partner? I ask because Jstarfire is right about being able to drop a couple of color and clarity points to save money or get a larger diamond (maybe even a 0.6ct) for the same money. Most PS-ers would agree that you dont need D-E and IF-VV1 to get a beautiful clean white diamond and that we would chose the biggest sparkliest diamond for the budget. But of course thats your choice. We could suggest some options if you are open to it. Otherwise I would choose #2.

 

[chrono]

You cannot go wrong with either 2 or 3.

 

[diamonds-are-friends]

2 would be the best choice.