color or clarity - which is the better diamond?

[skc28]

I'm looking for an opinion about whether clarity or color are more important in higher end ideal cut diamonds.

For example, would most prefer an

D or E color VS1/VS2 AGS000
or an

F color VVS1/VVS2 AGS000

Thank you!

 

[jtaylr77]

IMO Color. Cannot detect clarity with the eye in those ranges.

 

[enibas]

i'll take either!! i'm a novice, but unless you're doing an investment purchase, i'd go for the cheaper one cuz they both sound gorgeous!

 

[barry]

Color.

Barry
www.superbcert.com

 

[LesleyH]

If you're looking at AGS000's in the D - F range and VS2+ I would base my decision on my budget.

LesleyH
www.whiteflash.com

"A CUT ABOVE branded hearts and arrows diamonds."

 

[mike04456]

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On 11/20/2002 11:10:21 AM

For example, would most prefer an

D or E color VS1/VS2 AGS000
or an

F color VVS1/VVS2 AGS000

Thank you!
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Budget, and which one looks better to you. It takes a trained grader to tell those two apart. The average consumer would never be able to, especially once they're mounted. Personally, I'd go with clarity, but that's just me.