BrianGavin H&A 1.344G/SI1 vs 1.325H/VS2

[diamond_hunter2017]

Which of the three would you pick for a solitaire engagement ring for the best performance/value?

1.344 G SI1 HEARTS AND ARROWS ROUND
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/1.344-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104093583008

1.325 H VS2 HEARTS AND ARROWS ROUND
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/1.325-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104093583005

1.316 H VS2 HEARTS AND ARROWS ROUND
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/1.316-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104093583012

 

[SimoneDi]

For best value, I would actually pick this one: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...1.596-i-vs1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104093785002 The blue fluorescence will greatly help the color and there will be a nice size difference compared to the 1.3ct. It is a bit more pricey.

Otherwise, I would probably go with the G/SI1. The stone seems like a super clean SI1 and it has the biggest spread of all. Also, if you think that there may be an upgrade in the future, it is easier to upgrade an SI1.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I'd take the 1.325 H VS2. I prefer VS2 or higher clarity, and may as well go for 1.32 over 1.31 with such a tiny price difference.

 

[SimoneDi]

Can you ask BGD to send you a comparison pic? That may help your decision.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Are you looking only at BG or other places, too? Because you can get a 1.388 H VS2 at almost 7.2mm for $10,740.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3824325.htm

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Can you ask BGD to send you a comparison pic? That may help your decision.

Those three stones are close enough to be matched for earrings. They are all superideal cut and are going to look very close to the same at 7mm.

 

[SimoneDi]

BGD is running a special right now, so that 1.325 H VS2 stone will be approximately 1k less than the WF stone..I am assuming that is one of the reasons OP is looking at BGD.

 

[diamond_hunter2017]

What special is BDG running right now?

BGD is running a special right now, so that 1.325 H VS2 stone will be approximately 1k less than the WF stone..I am assuming that is one of the reasons OP is looking at BGD.

 

[SimoneDi]

Those three stones are close enough to be matched for earrings. They are all superideal cut and are going to look very close to the same at 7mm.

DS, I was really thinking more so for a color comparison. I have seen some differences between stones graded the same color.

 

[SimoneDi]

What special is BDG running right now?

Code: MEMDAY1708

 

[diamondseeker2006]

What's the sale percentage off?

Color of diamonds is never truly accurate in photos. He could order both and see if he could see a difference, though, if he is worried about color. Usually G-H will look similar from the top.

 

[SimoneDi]

What's the sale percentage off?

Color of diamonds is never truly accurate in photos. He could order both and see if he could see a difference, though, if he is worried about color. Usually G-H will look similar from the top.

I 100% agree, but I would still pick the G SI1. I understand that you are more partial to VS2, but both H VS2s have table inclusions and I would prefer the higher color, but H VS2 is a more "balanced" combination. OP can't really make a "wrong" choice here.
The special is 8% off, pretty nice.

 

[bmfang]

8% off diamonds

 

[diamond_hunter2017]

You are the best! I reserved the diamond last week but have not completed the wire. Do you think they will honour the discount?

Also is the 8% off the wire discounted price?

 

[SimoneDi]

No, 8 off regular. Try logging in and applying the discount, if you can. I believe that they should honor it since you haven't purchased the stone. Else, I would honestly pick one of the H VS2s. The discount is too good to pass.

Or this one http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...1.596-i-vs1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104093785002
Still my favorite, but then again, I would always pick size over color. People have different priorities.

 

[Patty]

The G/SI1 says "clarity grade based on clouds not shown." It may not be as clean as the plot appears.

 

[SimoneDi]

The G/SI1 says "clarity grade based on clouds not shown." It may not be as clean as the plot appears.

Hm, I didn't even see that since I am viewing on my phone. That changes my opinion, either one of the H VS2s or the 1.596 I VS1 (w/ blue fluoro).
P.S. That 1.596 I VS1 comes to $11,115 after discount.

 

[diamond_hunter2017]

I got Jamie to comment on the stone and she says it's eye clean:

" this is a magnificent SI1! I looked at it for another client yesterday. You cannot see any inclusions at all with the naked eye and it will require at least 10x magnification in order to even locate. " she indicates that this is a total no-brainer "the diamond is gorgeous". "faces-up completely eye clean"
"Visually speaking, you honestly cannot tell a difference between the two side by side. Both are incredibly brilliant and bright white. .The SI1 is completely eye clean as well as the VS2"

 

[Patty]

That's great that Jamie confirmed that the stone is eye-clean. Sounds like a great deal.

 

[diamond_hunter2017]

I think my preference will be the whiter colour and if eye clean SI1 I would rather take a G , but given this is my first time buying diamonds and eyeclean is subjective I'm a little concerned

 

[Patty]

You can check it out once you receive it, but if Jamie says it's eye-clean, I'd be comfortable with the purchase. I have a G colored 1.35 and I love it.

 

[SimoneDi]

I think my preference will be the whiter colour and if eye clean SI1 I would rather take a G , but given this is my first time buying diamonds and eyeclean is subjective I'm a little concerned

Go for the G SI1 then, if you are unhappy when you see it, you can always return it.

 

[diamond_hunter2017]

You can check it out once you receive it, but if Jamie says it's eye-clean, I'd be comfortable with the purchase. I have a G colored 1.35 and I love it.

Oooo what do you have it set on? Any photos?

 

[Patty]

Mine is in a 3-stone with sapphire sides. Sorry...I haven't posted pics in years. I had it made back in 2003. I hope that you love your stone.

 

[Dancing Fire]

Which of the three would you pick for a solitaire engagement ring for the best performance/value?

1.316 H VS2 HEARTS AND ARROWS ROUND
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/1.316-h-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104093583012

I'll take this one, love the specs, nice combo H VS2 .

 

[Dancing Fire]

The G/SI1 says "clarity grade based on clouds not shown." It may not be as clean as the plot appears.

Patty, Nice to see you again!..welcome back!

Yup, most PSers didn't notice that comment on the report... thus the reason I pick the H VS2 1.31ct.

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[Dancing Fire]

I think my preference will be the whiter colour and if eye clean SI1 I would rather take a G , but given this is my first time buying diamonds and eyeclean is subjective I'm a little concerned

I love the G SI1 ,but the comment "clarity grade based on clouds not shown." would bother me.

 

[Patty]

Patty, Nice to see you again!..welcome back!

Yup, most PSers didn't notice that comment on the report... thus the reason I pick the H VS2 1.31ct.

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Hi DF...nice to see you! I was just lurking and noticed the "clarity based on clouds" comment, so I had to un-lurk. I do hope the stone is bright and clean.

 

[diamond_hunter2017]

Hi DF...nice to see you! I was just lurking and noticed the "clarity based on clouds" comment, so I had to un-lurk. I do hope the stone is bright and clean.

Since it's my first time buying a diamond I'm not sure I would be able to tell even when I do receive it if it's fuzzy or cloudy or performance impacted by the "clarity grade based on clouds not shown" comment which has me worried.

Would BG advisors say it's fine when it may be border line for their signature stones? I've heard that they are very strict to keep their great rep.

All of the blogs I started reading on SI1 with that clarity grade based on clouds is making me not mind clean.

Would a local appraiser have a good enough eye to judge a super ideal stone?

 

[Patty]

BGD is a very reputable company. I trust them and if their rep says it's eye-clean and not cloudy, think you're safe.

But yes, an independent appraiser could help give you peace of mind.