Help me choose a Princess cut diamond (0.9ct-1ct) under $5k

[MJ1331]

What I am looking for:

Princess cut
Color: I or better
Clarity: VS2 or better
Cut: Best as possible
Carat: 0.9-1+
Cost: under $5,000 usd
Either AGS or GIA

This will be going into a solitary ring so I want the stone to have the best possible look for the price.

Here are three diamonds that I have been looking at. I am not partial to venders but White Flash seems to have the best prices.
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Diamond 1: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2827410.htm

GIA
Category Virtual Selection
Shape Princess
Carat 1.01
Color H
Clarity VS2
Depth % 74.3
Table % 68.0
Measurements 5.55x5.51x4.09
Culet None
Fluorescence None
Girdle Medium-Slightly Thick
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Diamond 2: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2790087.htm

AGS
Category A CUT ABOVE
Shape Princess
Carat 0.97
Color I
Clarity VS2
Cut Ideal
Depth % 74.1
Table % 60.6
Crown Angle 34.5
Pavilion Angle 40.3
Crown % 12.6
Lower Girdle % 0.0
Measurements 5.49x5.46x4.05
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin

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Diamond 3: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2781357.htm

Category A CUT ABOVE®
Shape Princess
Carat 0.965
Color I
Clarity VS1
Cut Ideal
Depth % 76.9
Table % 58.9
Crown Angle 34.7
Pavilion Angle 40.5
Crown % 13.0
Lower Girdle % 0.0
Measurements 5.37x5.32x4.09
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Slightly Thick


Thank you for your time!

Matt

 

[JulieN]

Re: Help me choose a Princess cut diamond (0.9ct-1ct) under

The second one, you don't need VS1 clarity, it is also bigger.

 

[MJ1331]

Re: Help me choose a Princess cut diamond (0.9ct-1ct) under

Thanks for the quick response! I am leaning to that one.

 

[jstarfireb]

Re: Help me choose a Princess cut diamond (0.9ct-1ct) under

I agree with Julie - go with the one that's bigger and cheaper! You can't really go wrong with an ACA, and since there are ACAs in your price range with your desired stats, I'd nix the first one (virtual selection).