4 OECs to choose from... Seeking advice!!

[bluehue3]

Hello diamondheads! I am currently in the market for an OEC and with Erica's new website, I am looking at 4 OECs. Started the topic so I can get a better grasp as to decipher which is the better of the four. With OECs I know the cuts are the way they are and if I wanted something of modern excellence it'll be the August Vintage from GOG but as of now I'm sticking with the OEC. Please let me have your input as to which would be your choice and why. Its gonna be an ering.

So the contestants are...
Diamond #1
Weighing in at 1.52 carat showing a K color and clarity grade VS2 rated by ELG
PROPORTIONS
Measurements 7.39 x 7.25 x 4.42 mm
Table 48%
Depth 60.4%
Crown Height 19.5%
Crown Angle 35.5°
Pavilion Depth 37.7%
Pavilion Angle 39.5°
Girdle VERY THIN TO MEDIUM
Culet SL. LARGE
OBSERVATIONS
Finish
Polish GOOD
Symmetry FAIR

Diamond #2
Sporting a healthy 1.54 carat with a M color glow and a VS2 clarity report by GIA
Measurements 7.23 - 7.46 x 4.43 mm
PROPORTIONS
Depth 60.3 %
Table 46 %
Girdle Thin to Thick
Culet Slightly Large
FINISH
Polish Good
Symmetry Fair
Fluorescence None
Clarity Characteristics Cloud, Crystal, Needle, Indented Natural, Natural

Diamond #3
A total weight of 1.55 carat dressed in L color and a VS1 clarity grading by GIA
Measurements 7.01 - 7.31 x 4.57 mm
PROPORTIONS
Depth 63.8 %
Table 47 %
Girdle Thin to Thick
Culet Large
FINISH
Polish Good
Symmetry Fair
Fluorescence None
Clarity Characteristics Crystal, Feather, Natural, Extra Facet

Diamond #4
Taunting the opponents with a mass of 1.70 carat glowing in K color and VS1 clarity by GIA
Measurements: 7.73 - 7.87 x 4.47 mm
Cut Grade: Fair
PROPORTIONS
Depth: 57.3%
Table: 47%
Crown Angle: 33.5°
Crown Height: 17.5%
Pavilion Angle: 37.6°
Pavilion Depth: 36.5%
Star Length: 40%
Lower Half: 65%
Girdle: Very Thin to Thick (3.0%)
Culet: Slightly Large
Polish: Good
Symmetry: Fair
Fluorescence: None

So 4 diamonds to choose from, my questions are... Diamond #2 & 3 have clarity characteristic reports, should I be worried?
I'm seeking that distinct flower petal look, unfortunately for the untrained eye, they almost all look the same to me, can you help me choose via grading system, ex. 1 > 3 > 2 > 4
Do any of them stand out to you or keep looking?
Diamond #3 has a large price jump (2,000) from #2 and according to the stats, they're so similar... Does the one color upgrade and clarity justify the bigger price tag?

Thank you for any input and advice. I greatly appreciate the help. My hunt begins.

 

[bluehue3]

Can you upload videos? She has a video too.

 

[SB621]

Have you seen lowered colored diamonds in RL? I hesitate to suggest an L or an M if you haven't seen one in different lighting conditions. Most ppl perfer white diamonds for their ering (which I am not one of them as I have an N/O.)

Anyhow based off the pictures the 1.7ct jumps out at me the most.

 

[SandyinAnaheim]

I'm not a diamond pro and don't know much about OECs yet, but number 4 stands out to me BIG TIME. Followed by 1, 3 and 2.

I'm loving the color play in image 1 and I can see really beautiful facet cuts too. The color is glowing in all the pictures. Can't wait to hear which one you pick as this'll be a touch choice!

 

[stevielaine]

Hi there! I would say if you are like me, and don't know a whole lot about diamonds, ask Erica which is her favorite. Or ask her to maybe narrow it down to two for you. She helped me pick out my OEC, and it is just gorgeous!

 

[SB621]

Hi there! I would say if you are like me, and don't know a whole lot about diamonds, ask Erica which is her favorite. Or ask her to maybe narrow it down to two for you. She helped me pick out my OEC, and it is just gorgeous!

Excellent advise! Erika has a great eye!

 

[misskittycat]

I said it on Facebook and I'll say it again here: the K has my vote. I trust Erica implicitly - she gave me great advice when I purchased my stone from her. I have an L in an antique cut: face up she's lovely and white. She only shows tint from the side. That doesn't bother me but she's not my engagement ring so it's a bit different. I agree with SB - make sure you have seen the lower colours and you are happy before you commit to anything being set. An M wouldn't bother me but it might you.

 

[Gypsy]

I said it on facebook and I'll say it here. Number 4 is just to die for.

 

[misskittycat]

I said it on Facebook and I'll say it again here: the K has my vote. I trust Erica implicitly - she gave me great advice when I purchased my stone from her. I have an L in an antique cut: face up she's lovely and white. She only shows tint from the side. That doesn't bother me but she's not my engagement ring so it's a bit different. I agree with SB - make sure you have seen the lower colours and you are happy before you commit to anything being set. An M wouldn't bother me but it might you.

Sorry, I just realised there are 2 Ks! I meant number 4, not number 1. But it also depends on price...

 

[bluehue3]

I said it on Facebook and I'll say it again here: the K has my vote. I trust Erica implicitly - she gave me great advice when I purchased my stone from her. I have an L in an antique cut: face up she's lovely and white. She only shows tint from the side. That doesn't bother me but she's not my engagement ring so it's a bit different. I agree with SB - make sure you have seen the lower colours and you are happy before you commit to anything being set. An M wouldn't bother me but it might you.

Sorry, I just realised there are 2 Ks! I meant number 4, not number 1. But it also depends on price...

The 1.70 does truly stand out to me but I would have less to play with in the setting department. I can almost get stone 1 and 2 for diamond #4. Do women prefer a bigger rock than a grand setting? Ehhh... thats another topic...

Well I've eliminated number 1 so far.

 

[kellc]

I like the 1.7 as well. I think the facets and color both look great. Personally I'd definitely prefer a larger or better quality diamond over a setting, but that's because I prefer very simple settings. I know a lot of people are the opposite! Do you have any idea what the recipient would like, or what style she leans toward?

 

[bluehue3]

I do not have any idea about what she would prefer, a bigger rock or a better setting. Guess I'll have to get creative and start investigating... in the meantime I'm waiting for some more photos of the 1.7

I'll have to wait and see but I'm gonna start looking into settings pretty soon.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I like the big one on the right