Advice on diamond...Please!!

[b0okye]

I''m new to the whole diamond buying experience, but thankfully I''ve found Pricescope!! The discussions and information found here are priceless, which is why I''m asking your advice.

I need help choosing between a few diamonds, listed below. It will be going in a Vatche Royal X-prong setting. She''s most interested in colorless, no inclusions to the naked eye, but I''m having a hard time choosing between size and cut.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3287/
http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=155612
http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=54982


Is there a very noticeable difference in the appearance (brilliance, fire, scintillation) of these or are all comparable to the eye? Is a 0.9 ct diamond noticeably smaller than a 1.06 ct diamond (and if so, is it $2000 different??)? Any input is greatly appreciated!!

 

[chrono]

There are 2 main reasons for the $2K difference:
1. The GOG stone is an F, the WF stone is an E
2. The magic carat weight jump at over 1 ct comes with a price jump too.

The GOG stone measures 6.15 x 6.17 mm
The WF 1.06 ct stone measures 6.58 x 6.62 mm

The difference appears to be about 0.5 mm which will be noticeable when side by side. You can draw that on a piece of paper and see that 0.5 mm is pretty small though so if you are on a budget, getting the GOG stone which is just a hair smaller can save you $2K. In terms of light performance, both look to be dazzlers.

 

[jayreneepea]

Have you considered a G? They are still very white. Here is an AGS stone that looks stunning...

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-53400.htm#

Or, have you considered checking out an SI1, many are eye clean. Here's one...

https://www.pricescope.com/cutadviser.asp

Edited to add: I'd pick the 1.06 from the ones you listed, if the budget can handle it.

 

[b0okye]

Thanks for the replies. She really wants a D, E, or F so I think that route is best.