Diamond Recommendations: Round 1.5c, G-F, VSS2-VS1

[hchan]

Hi All,

I'm new to the forum but have been lurking. I have been doing plenty of research but am still afraid to pull the trigger on purchasing a diamond. Like everyone else, I'm trying to get the most bang for the buck!

I'm looking to spend about 15k on the diamond itself and I think I'd like a round 1.5c, G-F, VSS2-VS1. Can I please have assistance for finding something within my budget. I am willing to go down in size slightly if I can get a quality stone.

I've looked at the following diamonds:








Thanks,
Henry

 

[hchan]

I also have pictures of the diamonds (Actual/ASET/Idealscope) if needed.

Thanks in advance all!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Yes, please do a separate post on this thread for each diamond with the GIA report and the images and we can tell you which is best!

 

[calebyuen]

I noticed only 1 of the three had no fluorescence. Have you seen diamonds before with strong blue or other than none? Some people, I for one, only look at diamonds with no fluorescence.

Not sure if you've seen this tool below but it helps estimate the diamonds appeal based on its potential Light Return, Fire, Scintillation and Spread. People recommend under a score of 2. For the GIA report 2186684027 with no fluorescence, it scored a 2.7 which is not bad.

https://www.pricescope.com/tools/hca

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I adore fluorescence, for another viewpoint, and would always choose it over a diamond without it, all else equal.

 

[hchan]

Here are pictures for diamond 6826535.

 

[hchan]

Pictures for 6708696.

 

[hchan]

Those are the only 2 diamonds I have pictures for.

To be honest I have never seen a diamond with fluorescence and I'm not sure what the lady likes. I'm hesitant to ask her because I want it to be a surprise. I'm leaning toward something with less fluorescence.

Are there any recommendations for heart and arrow diamonds within my price range? I don't mind downsizing a bit if I can stick with my price point.

 

[calebyuen]

Are you purchasing these online? If so, what sites have you tried searching the diamond on so far?

 

[hchan]

Yup.. online.

I've browse B2C, Blue Nile, Gavin, James Allen, basically many of the popular ones.

Henry

 

[pfunk]

You can definitely get that size in that color range and clarity with nice hearts and arrows for 15k. I just saw one at enchanted diamonds for $13,850 after the pricescope discount. I am at work and the internet here is not working for links otherwise I could link you, but it is their item number R153-SBNAU5. Just chat them up and they'll help you pull it up. Another good option that looks like a nice value for the money is R151-G9CXQA. Very minor defects on the ASET and only $12,960 which would free up some money for a nice setting or honeymoon (assuming this is an engagement diamond).

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Neither of those stones you posted images for is great. I'd eliminate those.

Your specs are going to limit you to a drop shipper type vendor. So I would also recommend looking at Enchanted Diamonds. In the search options, click stones with pictures only. The sort by cut and look at the stones rated 100 for cut. Then post the ones here you are interested in. It is best when the stone has other images besides the stone image.

 

[Dancing Fire]

I would ask Brian to eye this one for me... my dream proportions., small table + a high crown + < 62% depth..
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.521-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104076722016#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/2/

 

[JoshuaNiamehr]

Neither of those stones you posted images for is great. I'd eliminate those.

Your specs are going to limit you to a drop shipper type vendor. So I would also recommend looking at Enchanted Diamonds. In the search options, click stones with pictures only. The sort by cut and look at the stones rated 100 for cut. Then post the ones here you are interested in. It is best when the stone has other images besides the stone image.

Thanks for recommending us! Just want to clear up any misinformation or misconceptions, Enchanted Diamonds never drop ships. Every stone we sell comes through our office and is thoroughly inspected and verified for authenticity and quality.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Neither of those stones you posted images for is great. I'd eliminate those.

Your specs are going to limit you to a drop shipper type vendor. So I would also recommend looking at Enchanted Diamonds. In the search options, click stones with pictures only. The sort by cut and look at the stones rated 100 for cut. Then post the ones here you are interested in. It is best when the stone has other images besides the stone image.

Thanks for recommending us! Just want to clear up any misinformation or misconceptions, Enchanted Diamonds never drop ships. Every stone we sell comes through our office and is thoroughly inspected and verified for authenticity and quality.

Sorry, Joshua! I am not sure of the terminology to differentiate the vendors that primarily have in-house stones and those that deal with a virtual inventory of stones not in-house! Takes more words to say all that!

 

[JoshuaNiamehr]

Neither of those stones you posted images for is great. I'd eliminate those.

Your specs are going to limit you to a drop shipper type vendor. So I would also recommend looking at Enchanted Diamonds. In the search options, click stones with pictures only. The sort by cut and look at the stones rated 100 for cut. Then post the ones here you are interested in. It is best when the stone has other images besides the stone image.

Thanks for recommending us! Just want to clear up any misinformation or misconceptions, Enchanted Diamonds never drop ships. Every stone we sell comes through our office and is thoroughly inspected and verified for authenticity and quality.

Sorry, Joshua! I am not sure of the terminology to differentiate the vendors that primarily have in-house stones and those that deal with a virtual inventory of stones not in-house! Takes more words to say all that!

Much <3 - virtual inventory is a better way to describe it I think, PriceScope's diamond search differentiates it by using the terms "in-house" and "virtual inventory",drop shipping means the manufacturer/supplier is shipping direct to customers. Drop shipping is something we never do

 

[16ocean]

I am not finding anything in your parameters but w/ a budget of $15,000 you can find a lovely stone.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.54-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-355319
the one above is not exactly in the color clarity area you had asked for but -is- in budget call to check if it eye clean.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/compare.aspx?idnos=3337350,3172038

the two above are over budget by 1200 & 1900 but stunners.

 

[16ocean]

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3328840.htm
down in size 1.33 in your specifications, in your price range. It will be lovely.

My fav is still the James Allen if it's eye clean . . . what will your setting look like?

 

[pfunk]

Ok so here are the links to the stones I had mentioned earlier. They both fit your requirements and both come in under budget.

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R151-G9CXQA

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R153-SBNAU5

The first one listed looks to be in house already so they can pull it and look at it for you.

 

[hchan]

I think I am close to pulling the trigger on the following. I am waiting for pics for another diamond.

 

[heididdl]

I would ask Brian to eye this one for me... my dream proportions., small table + a high crown + < 62% depth..
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.521-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104076722016#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/2/

I love these proporations also plus an If VVS or VS is inot necessary as long as it is eye clean.....and ideal cut........

 

[heididdl]

I think I am close to pulling the trigger on the following. I am waiting for pics for another diamond.

great stone

 

[16ocean]

If this is in your budget, it looks nice.

After you pull the trigger let us know where you found it!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think I am close to pulling the trigger on the following. I am waiting for pics for another diamond.

This one looks lovely! (I believe it is from Enchanted Diamonds)

 

[hchan]

Before I pull the trigger on 1189299574.pdf, do I have to worry about the table inclusions smack in the middle of the diamond? From my research VS1 should be completely eye clean.

Maybe I'm just seeing things but I think you can make out the inclusions in the middle of the diamond from the picture I posted above... of course the pic is zoomed and enlarged.

 

[pfunk]

Before I pull the trigger on 1189299574.pdf, do I have to worry about the table inclusions smack in the middle of the diamond? From my research VS1 should be completely eye clean.

Maybe I'm just seeing things but I think you can make out the inclusions in the middle of the diamond from the picture I posted above... of course the pic is zoomed and enlarged.

You won't see it. Even with a loupe I bet it would take you a little while to find it. Nothing to worry about on a VS1

 

[hchan]

Here's the ASET for 1189299574. From my untrained eye the ASET looks very good, reds/blues/greens are symmetrical with no black. Can you guys comments? Thanks again!

 

[pfunk]

Looks pretty good to me too. The red under the table looks a little faint/washed out. Not sure if that is partial leakage or bright backlighting? I doubt it's leaking all the way around because it's still pink, so I am guessing that is due to the backlighting but I am not 100% sure. Maybe someone else will know, but I think it is a good looking ASET.

 

[hchan]

I just found out the inclusion in the middle of the table is black... I think I will decide to continue my search.

 

[pfunk]

Completely up to you but you will never see the inclusion regardless of color. Not unless you have it under a microscope. You could probably see it under a loupe but I bet it would take you a bit.