Please help in Picking a Diamond!!

[sunilm]

Hi guys,

I'm from Australia and looking to purchase a diamond for an engagement ring. My budget is under the $6k USD mark and ideally within $5500USD. The following are the specs I am looking for:
1. GIA/AGS certified
2. 0.9 carat - round brilliant cut
3. Triple excellent for cut, polish, symmetry
4. Minimum SI1 but must be eye clear
5. Minimum G colour
6. I really want an ideal super cut diamond!

I've been trawling through the website and have shortlisted the following from Whiteflash:

1. https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3964565.htm
2. https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3876768.htm
3. https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3986321.htm

I also have the following from James Allen on hold for 48 hours:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...-true-hearts-cut-sku-5985349?a_aid=GrayMatter

Would you guys be able to look at the options and give me some insight as to what to go for - I am completely new to this game.

Alternatively, do you have anything else that you would recommend. I am really keen on the super ideal cut diamonds but to be honest $6k USD is really stretching the budget and I would like to stay in the $5k to $5.5k region.

Thank you so much for your time!!!! I will be truly grateful for your advice.

Regards,

Sunil

 

[Rpb]

Sunil,
The whiteflash options above are awesome, you won't be disappointed with any of those. If you want to explore more options then contact IDJ.com and ask for Yukitiel and give him your requirements and let him know you are looking for Pricescope quality diamonds. See what he can come up for you.
There are some good options on https://www.briangavindiamonds.com
But 0.8 CT sizes in your budget so if you are fine with that you can check them out.
All the best with your search.

 

[bmfang]

You also have to factor in import taxes and charges. Is the budget above inclusive of them or exclusive of them?

 

[sunilm]

You also have to factor in import taxes and charges. Is the budget above inclusive of them or exclusive of them?

The budget is exclusive of taxes

 

[lovedogs]

Options 1 and 3 from WF are their super ideal line, but option 2 is not, just FYI.

I would have them take pics of 1 and 3 together and see what your own eyes say.

If you want super ideal, then cross the JA off the list, because even their true hearts line isn't what we would consider super ideal.

I think the WF options are lovely!

 

[tyty333]

Since you are in Australia I'm shying away from the inclusions in 1 and 3.

I would ask them why #2 did not make the ACA line. I'm a little worried about the inclusions in 1 and 3 since you are overseas. Ask them about whether
they are viewable at all. You might also ask for a picture of all 3 stones together.

 

[lovedogs]

Since you are in Australia I'm shying away from the inclusions in 1 and 3.

I would ask them why #2 did not make the ACA line. I'm a little worried about the inclusions in 1 and 3 since you are overseas. Ask them about whether
they are viewable at all. You might also ask for a picture of all 3 stones together.

All 3 together in a pic would be great! I feel like 1 is almost certainly eye clean (for most people), whereas 3 I'm not sure. Another reason to see all of them and compare directly.

 

[tyty333]

All 3 together in a pic would be great! I feel like 1 is almost certainly eye clean (for most people), whereas 3 I'm not sure. Another reason to see all of them and compare directly.

They would be totally eye-clean to my 50+ year old eyes and I'd be thrilled with any of three. I worry about twenty-something year old eyes
under close scrutiny and the fact it isnt an easy return. If I could see that inclusion on the table (looks like a feather but I guess its a crystal), I wouldnt
be thrilled. More pictures/info definitely cant hurt! OP...WF wants you to be happy with your choice.

 

[sunilm]

Hey guys,

So I've decided that I should probably stick to my initial budget and about to pull the trigger on this :
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4045322.htm

Slight smaller but more budget friendly. Can you guys have a look and let me know if all good. Thank you

 

[lovedogs]

Hey guys,

So I've decided that I should probably stick to my initial budget and about to pull the trigger on this :
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4045322.htm

Slight smaller but more budget friendly. Can you guys have a look and let me know if all good. Thank you

Looks great to me!

 

[bmfang]

For your budget I think you will be hard pressed to find better. It’s a beautiful stone. Go get it!!!

 

[tyty333]

Definitely a gorgeous stone!

 

[sunilm]

Thanks guys, I've pulled the trigger and purchased it.

Thank you all for all your feedback.