Care two evaluate this two 1.4 - 1.5 3EX CT I Si1 Stones

[mojonba]

Hi,

I am considering the following two diamonds for my girlfriend's engagement ring. Can you give me your opinion on each? Would you consider them eye clean? Which one is the better deal? Any other suggestions?

James Allen
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3254266
1.4 Ct EX/EX/EX I Si1
HCA: 1.4

Blue Nile
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD08825668
1.52 Ct EX/EX/EX I Si1
HCA: 1

Thanks!

 

[ac117]

The BN stone is quite a bit larger, which I would prefer. Another vendor has the ASET posted, which looks nice except for that one spot which may or may not be acceptable for you: https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamo...2-Carat-I-Color-SI1-Clarity-Diamond-08Z532457

Could you ask JA for an ideal scope on the 1.4? What's your budget and desired specs so we could take a look for you?

 

[mojonba]

I asked JA and it takes some days. They suggested to select three more diamonds.

My budget is $8500. Specs: biggest brightest diamond possible that will be good bang for my buck.

 

[Matthews1127]

I asked JA and it takes some days. They suggested to select three more diamonds.

My budget is $8500. Specs: biggest brightest diamond possible that will be good bang for my buck.

$8500 for the stone, or for both stone and setting?
The video of JA 1.4ct shows visible inclusions. BN 1.5ct hides inclusions better. Both have decent proportions, but I like BN's diamond. Honestly, I believe you can find something better....
I know PSers can find you several others to consider & compare...

 

[rockysalamander]

Good images. Only .1 mm smaller than the BN. Images look great. Less clarity concern to my eyes.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...rat-j-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-3005825 {AGS0, 1.478, J, VS2, 7.32 mm}

Super-ideal. Within budget. No clarity issues, clean images.
1.382, J, VS2, ACA.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3857538.htm

 

[Matthews1127]

Good images. Only .1 mm smaller than the BN. Images look great. Less clarity concern to my eyes.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...rat-j-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-3005825 {AGS0, 1.478, J, VS2, 7.32 mm}

Super-ideal. Within budget. No clarity issues, clean images.
1.382, J, VS2, ACA.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3857538.htm

WF gets my vote!! That's a beautiful stone!!