Picking out a center stone @ bluenile..

[monokuro]

I found two center stones that I can't seem to figure out which one is the better?

Here are the specs..

Round
Carat weight: 1.23
Cut: Very Good
Color: J
Clarity: VS2
Price per carat: $3,996
Depth %: 62.3%
Table %: 58%
Symmetry: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Faint
Measurements: 6.80 x 6.85 x 4.25 mm

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Cushion cut.
Carat weight: 1.24
Cut: Very Good
Color: F
Clarity: SI2
Price per carat: $3,869
Depth %: 61.4%
Table %: 56%
Symmetry: Good
Polish: Very good
Girdle: Thin to thick, faceted
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Strong blue
Measurements: 6.76 x 6.07 x 3.73 mm
Length/width ratio: 1.11


I'm not sure on what Girdle and Fluorescence is. :(

Any help would be awesome. ><

[rainrowan]

I know the round will be visibly yellower or "warmer" in the J color. I do not think you will see significant inclusions with the naked eye between the VS2 or SI2. I do not know enough about the other specs... tho overall it seems the round is closer to ideal cut.

What are the specs of your side stones?

[monokuro]

These are little pear sidestones..

Number of pear diamonds: 2
Minimum carat total
weight (ct. tw.): 0.25
Minimum color: H
Minimum clarity: SI1
Setting type: Prong setting

[LeeMiller]

You might want to do some general reading about diamonds. cut, clarity, and color. Also maybe go look at some diamonds in person. A really good website for information is pricescope.com. G/L!

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

I'll post more in a bit, but I wouldn't have a J color center stone w/ H sides - they'll look like different colors. Also what are the certifications? GIA, EGL, etc. . .?

[rainrowan]

I think having a J stone between H stones would not be as attractive as having a F stone between H... you want the center stone to be as bright or brighter than your side stones.

Once I put my G stone next to my sister's D stone and my G stone suddenly looked significantly yellower. Looking at them apart, you probably couldn't tell the difference but side by side, huge color difference.

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

an you link the stone?
Here's my opinion, I'd slide up to an H or I color if this isn't a GIA stone. With only faint flourescence, IF this isn't a GIA stone you will very likely see some color.
Flourescence is blue color that when in warmer stones can help them look more white.

The girdle is the outermost edge of the stone, it's below the table - the table is the very top flat surface of the stone, the sides slope down to the girdle.

[monokuro]

Here are the links to the stones. ^^;

http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamon...ity_LD01443440

http://www.bluenile.com/cushion-cut-...ity_LD00956893

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

ok, cool , thanks
Are you trying to stay around $5k & 1crt for the center stone?
If you're wanting to buy from Bluenile, I'd choose this one instead personally: http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamon...grading_report

Cut is much better, one of the best in fact and so is the color. You shouldn't see any of the little inclusions or feathers, but you can call and ask about them.

[Swanky Mama Of Three]

here's another impressive one it's a Hearts & Arrows cut:
http://www.dimendscaasi.com/diamonds...?stockNum=4973

[monokuro]

Swanky you are so awesome!

I am trying to stay withint the 5k area 1carat or bigger. ^^; Best bang for the buck.

Either round, radiant, or cushion cut. :)