Buying Diamond Tomorrow and Can't Decide (HELP!)

[DiamondNovice814]

I've been in and out of many jewelry stores, searched several websites, and I've finally narrowed my choice down to three diamonds. I can't make up mind and I'm probably being nitpicky at this point. I need to buy this tomorrow in order have it in time for the planned "proposal"

I'm purchasing it online and I don't have photos. My GF said that diamond size and sparkle are the two most important factors. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Sincerely,

Indecisive Proposer

Option 1
2.21
I
SI1
3x EX
HCA=.5
Fluorescence= None
Table=57
Depth=59.9
Crown Angle: 34
Pavil Angle: 40.6
Pavil Depth: 43
Measurements: 8.49-8.53-5.10

Option 2
2.34 ($2,000 more then Option 1)
I
VVS2
3x EX
HCA=1.4
Fluorescence= Faint
Table=56
Depth=62.3
Crown Angle: 35.5
Pavil Angle: 40.6
Pavil Depth: 42.5
Measurements: 8.44-8.50-5.27

Option 3
2.18 ($1,200 less then Option 1)
I
VS1
3x EX
HCA=.9
Fluorescence= None
Table=58
Depth=60
Crown Angle: 32
Pavil Angle: 41
Pavil Depth: 4.5
Measurements: 8.44-8.50-5.27

 

[JulieN]

#2 has the least questionable numbers if you insist on buying blind (not suggested.)

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I am with Julie on never buying something this expensive blind. But if I had to choose one, it would have to be #2. The first one may not even be eyeclean, and the third one has a low crown angle of 32 which is not attractive to me at all. I would not consider 1 and 3.

 

[DiamondNovice814]

Thank you both for the feedback! I'm ruling out #3. I was concerned about the low angle and that was the confirmation I needed.

I'm actually leaning toward option #1. I asked the online dealer to send a picture which they did. See attached. They are also going to confirm that it is Eye Clean.
With confirmation on both of those does #1 become a more reliable option?

With size and sparkle being of the most importance. I'm more intrigued by the large face-up area of the 2.21, the .5 HCA, the fact that the GIA report (included below) is relatively clean for an SI1, and the lower price. Any change in opinion from Option 2 to Option 1? Thank you again for all the help!

 

[ecf8503]

I'm actually leaning toward option #1. I asked the online dealer to send a picture which they did. See attached. They are also going to confirm that it is Eye Clean.
With confirmation on both of those does #1 become a more reliable option?

With size and sparkle being of the most importance. I'm more intrigued by the large face-up area of the 2.21, the .5 HCA, the fact that the GIA report (included below) is relatively clean for an SI1, and the lower price. Any change in opinion from Option 2 to Option 1? Thank you again for all the help!

You want an HCA under 2, but beyond that lower is not better. HCA is a weed out tool, not a selection tool. And when you get down into really low HCA's some issues start to show up again.

As for face up size it isn't discernably different than #2 - 0.2mm is a visible difference; between these 2 the largest diff is 0.09mm. You won't be able to tell.

I still think #2 has nicer numbers.

 

[luvdajules]

Hi OP, if it were me, I would give option #1 first chance with confirmation of eye clean. I like a good deal. On the flip side, I don't think $2k is a big difference in the long run, grander scheme of things. So, I understand where the other posters are coming from and the much higher clarity with faint fluoro (nice paired with I color) and the more classic Tolk numbers are very appealing for a bit more.

 

[DiamondNovice814]

I greatly appreciate the feedback everyone! Just my luck, as I was going to purchase Option 2. I called the online supplier and they told me it was gone . I finally made a decision...and I get nothing. I guess that is one of the many risks of doing this online. So I'm still diamond-less and running out of time. Fortunately, I have a 24 hour hold on both of these!

I found another stone that I'm interested in....just looking for you experts and your recommendations knowing that overall sparkle and face-up area are probably the most important factors for me.

ECF8503 mentioned that a low HCA can cause other issues to come up? Can someone give more specifics on what I might run into?


Option 1
2.21
I
SI1(Confirmed Eye Clean from 6-8 inches away)
3x EX
HCA=.5
Fluorescence= None
Table=57
Depth=59.9
Crown Angle: 34
Pavil Angle: 40.6
Pavil Depth: 43
Measurements: 8.49-8.53-5.10


Option 2($1,700.00 more then the option1)
2.24
I
VVS1
3x EX
HCA=1.4
Fluorescence= faint
Table=57
Depth=61.7
Crown Angle: 35.5
Pavil Angle: 40.6
Pavil Depth: 43
Measurements: 8.37-8.42x5.18

 

[DiamondNovice814]

Then there were 3...here is another option I might have slept on

Option 3($700.00 more then the option1)
2.24
I
VS1
3x EX
HCA=1.6
Fluorescence= none
Table=56
Depth=62.2
Crown Angle: 35
Pavil Angle: 40.8
Pavil Depth: 43.5
Measurements: 8.35-8.42x5.21

 

[Diamondbug]

I like diamond 1,2 and 3 in that order. I like number 1 the best and number 3 the least because of the depth. I think it looks good in the photo too.... though it is not the best photo. Being the lowest $$ also helps..... and thats my blind picks.