** Calling all Experts*** Advice needed on these 3 stones

[madefordiamonds]

Dear PS Experts,
Been reading PS post for a very long time and finally ready to make a purchase. But before I do, I'd like to ensure I have all the basics covered and is not overlooking any important factors on the diamond. Im looking for the best combination of high performance and quality for my money.

I'd greatly appreciate your advice on these stones. Which would you pick, if any, and why? Many thanks in advance for your help!

Diamond #1
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.59
Cut: Excellent
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 61.7%
Table: 57.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.48 - 7.53 x 4.63 mm
Crown Angle: 34.0
Pavilion Angle: 41.0
Price: $16,100

Diamond #2:
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.82
Cut: Excellent
Color: F
Clarity: SI1 (Eye Clean)
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 62.0%
Table: 56.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.79*7.81*4.83
Crown Angle: 34.0
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Price: $19,300

Diamond #3:
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 1.76
Cut: Excellent
Color: G
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 62.5%
Table: 54.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.74*7.70*4.83
Crown Angle: 34.0
Pavilion Angle: 41.0
Price: $21,800

 

[sakari_8]

Re: ** Calling all Experts*** Advice needed on these 3 stone

Hi

I would pick the diamond # 1, simply because it is G and VS2, I would not prefer SI1 stone in this size,
I would suggest to get the Images of the diamond from the store, if possible Ideal scope and share it on PS.
All the three stones scored well on HCA though

 

[tyty333]

Re: ** Calling all Experts*** Advice needed on these 3 stone

They should all be nice stones...have you seen pictures? I would probably go with stone 2 due to the size. My second choice
would be stone 1.

 

[madefordiamonds]

Re: ** Calling all Experts*** Advice needed on these 3 stone

Thank you for the reply.

I am ordering Idealscope images right now and will share once I have them. All three of them looks pretty good on paper and I want to know if they are priced fairly or could I get a better deal out there? Am I overlooking anything?

Thanks in advance!

 

[vishke8]

Re: ** Calling all Experts*** Advice needed on these 3 stone

I agree with Sakari_8, # 1 for me too.

The specifications are Excellent and so is the price of this stone.

 

[JulieN]

Re: ** Calling all Experts*** Advice needed on these 3 stone

are they from JA, you can post the links and we can tell a lot from the pictures.

 

[madefordiamonds]

Re: ** Calling all Experts*** Advice needed on these 3 stone

Good eye!
#2 & #3 are from JA. #1 is from a local vendor so I don't have any images available to share.

Here are the links (hopefully it works.. Im a newbie on PS and posting on a forum.. but I must say that the "treasure hunting" is just as fun as finding the treasure itself).

Diamond#2
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1509722.asp

Although JA says this is eye clean, the magnified image of the inclusions scare me a bit. What do you guys think? Too much inclusion to be comfortable with?

Diamond#3
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1518572.asp

Thanks!!

 

[Dreamer_D]

Re: ** Calling all Experts*** Advice needed on these 3 stone

I don't like the look of the blackish inclusions under the table on diamond 2. I like a good SI, but I really hate inclusions under the table. Cut looks fine though.

The G VS1 looks spectacular but that price. Ouch.

 

[madefordiamonds]

Re: ** Calling all Experts*** Advice needed on these 3 stone

Yes agree on #2 about the inclusions and hence the hesitation.. #3 is nice but money could be better spent, no?

Here is the cropped pic of inclusion plot on #1 (VS2) as per GIA cert (hopefully the pic works)...

Please let me know what you think.

 

[TitanCi]

Re: ** Calling all Experts*** Advice needed on these 3 stone

From the specs, they all seem nice (angles wise); I would have preferred #3 to be a bit shallower, but from the live pic it looks great. I'd go with either 1 or 3 first then 2. I like Fs, but those inclusions worry me. Are you getting IS images?