Deciding between 3 diamonds for engagement ring. Any opinions / thoughts?

[deann]

Hi experts! I'm picking diamonds for my engagement ring and have narrowed down my search to three diamonds:

Diamond 1:
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/20442256
HCA:


Diamond 2:
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/21063805
HCA:


Diamond 3:
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/20275734
HCA:


My concern with diamond 2 & 3 is that they "Looks Like Size Average", while diamond 1 "Looks Like Size Average". However, diamond 1 seems to have a feather in the table area (though not very visible) and many clouds on the side. Can I know what are your opinions on these three diamonds? Appreciate it!

 

[lovedogs]

Unfortunately none of these are great choices because the cuts aren't very good. What's your budget and desired size/color/clarity?

 

[lovedogs]

Significantly better choice here:

1.20 Carat H-VVS2 Excellent Cut Round Diamond

This 1.2 carat round diamond H color vvs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.bluenile.com

 

[lovedogs]

Or this, which is absolutely amazing

1.16 Carat round diamond

This 1.16 carat round diamond G color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Old_Fossil]

Hi @deann - great to see you doing some research. As @lovedogs noted, I submit you can find better stones. If you can share some more information about what you are and aren't willing to compromise on when it comes to the 4 Cs, it can help the search process,

Seeing your color and price range, I offer the stones below that provide you the peace of mind that you won't have to worry about their HCA score. This vendor is well established as providing exemplary cut stones with maximum light performance and high quality settings.

The A Cut Above (ACA) line:

Diamond | 1.058 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4488323

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.058 carat G color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4488323

www.whiteflash.com

Two stones from their Expert Selection line:

Diamond comparison | Compare Diamonds to choose and buy the best one

Whiteflash gives you an excellent opportunity to compare diamonds to make a great deal. With diamond’s parameters provided, you can compare any detail.

www.whiteflash.com

These stones above have videos that you can watch, and come with imagery that validates their cut and light performance. They are better options than the ones you posted.

This is another great candidate from a different vendor:

1.16 Carat round diamond

This 1.16 carat round diamond G color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

All the best in your search.

 

[deann]

Thanks for the reply!

I was looking for 1 - 1.1 carat, G color, VS1, no fluorescence round diamonds. My budget is around 6-8k. Can I know what are the tools/metrics to check the cuts? I was only using the GIA reports & the HCA tool during my diamond search... Thanks!

 

[lovedogs]

Thanks for the reply!

I was looking for 1 - 1.1 carat, G color, VS1, no fluorescence round diamonds. My budget is around 6-8k. Can I know what are the tools/metrics to check the cuts? I was only using the GIA reports & the HCA tool during my diamond search... Thanks!

See the option from whiteflash. They are super ideal cuts and held in house--you cannot go wrong. Whiteflash, brian gavin, and victor canera are all great options in the same quality range. Unfortunately, GIA reports and HCA tools only tell some of the story--you also have to look at the stone itself.

PS. in your size range, VS2 or eye clean SI1 will all look the same with the naked eye, and faint-medium fluorescence will have no impact on the performance of the diamond.

 

[deann]

Thank you all for the suggestions!

Ended up picking this one

Diamond | 1.04 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4419917

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.04 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). | 4419917

www.whiteflash.com

from whiteflash

 

[MissGotRocks]

Thank you all for the suggestions!

Ended up picking this one

Diamond | 1.04 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4419917

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.04 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). | 4419917

www.whiteflash.com

from whiteflash

Congrats! You will not be disappointed! Please come back with pictures for us when you receive it.

 

[Kim N]

Thank you all for the suggestions!

Ended up picking this one

Diamond | 1.04 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4419917

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.04 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). | 4419917

www.whiteflash.com

from whiteflash

That's a beauty! I hope you'll come back to share your thoughts once it arrives!