2 Carat H&A - How to choose?

[doglover2]

There seem to be a few good options for a 2ctw H&A diamond. How should I choose between them?

My general goals:
- Great cut 2ctw
- F-G Color (fluorescence isn't that big of a concern)
- VS2 seems like the best value for eye-clean

I can be a little flexible on budget if the stone is worth it.

Some examples from what I've found:

2.07 G VS2 - Is this too deep?
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8175/

2.11 F VS2
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1436459.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

2.19 G VS1 - A cut above
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2696789.htm

Can anyone help me out? Thanks!

 

[stone-cold11]

About the same for the GOG and WF stone. Need more info for the JA stone.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Wow, the price difference absolutely blows my mind! There is no way that I'd buy the JA stone over the GOG stone with an $11k difference for the jump from G to F. Wow! The WF stone is larger than the other two, so I suppose if a little extra size is important and the money is not, then you could go with that one. I honestly think the price is too inflated right now for me to go to that higher range. The best buy of those three would be the 2.07 GOG stone for me.

 

[doglover2]

Thanks for the advice! The price jump did seem too much. Is it worth holding out for a better cut than the GOG diamond? It has been on the market for awhile and I don't want to jump in unless it is great. I know some people prefer less tham 62% depth. I can wait to find the right cut...

Thanks again!

 

[Gypsy]

One of our most experienced Prosumer posters, Lorelei, always posted that up to 62.4 was just FINE for depth. So... I think you are GREAT and saving 11K is worthwhile. G color is great and GOG has great policies. I think you are hair splitting at this point. Get it in person and see how you feel about it in real life-- that's what I would do.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The reason I don't go greater than 62.3% is that too deep can mean smaller diameter in some cases. But this one is 62.2 to 62.3, so not too deep at all. It has great proportions overall and is a top cut quality hearts and arrows stone! I assume you watched the Youtube video, right? I suspect it is still on the market because diamond prices are very high, and let's face it, very few people are able to shop for a diamond in that price range. I think it is an excellent diamond!