1 reply to this topic

[slick61396]

I am looking to spend around 4000 on the diamond. I have two diamonds i have found that appear to be a good price.

.84 Carat, VS1, Round, G, Ideal Cut for $3800

or

.90 Carat, SI1, Round, F, Good Cut (depth is 64.5%) for $3800

How big difference will that cut make. Because the larger stone is deeper they have almost identical measuremnts (6.07~6.10 mm)

The smaller has inert flouresence, what is that all about anyway?

Which one to get?

[betterthandiamond]

Hi Slick,
In my opinion, the .84 is a better deal. You hit the nail on the head with this question:
>>How big difference will that cut make?

Cut controls 98% of the brilliance of a diamond. And since you are probably attracted to diamonds b/c of their flash/sparkle, cut is the number one thing you should focus on. Ideal cut is better than 'good' cut, and for the ultimate, get an H&A cut diamond.

Also, you might want to look online for an H&A diamond if you want the ultimate in cut. Superbcert.com has a .84 H/VS1 H&A in your price range that scores "very high" in all three categories on the brilliancescope.

But for the two you listed, definitely get the ideal cut diamond.

Hope that helps,
Less
Recipient: GIA Diamonds certificate
[url="http://BetterThanDiamond.com"][url]http://BetterThanDiamond.com[/url][/url]