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Choice of 4 diamonds!

kelbattiwalla

Rough_Rock
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First of all, this website has been immensely helpful, so thanks for that. I have a choice of 4 diamonds that all seem to be really well-performing based on my knowledge, so I'm curious if any stick out as better (or worse) than the others based on the more detailed specs and a better ability to analyze supplementary images. They are all from enchanted diamonds, GIA certified, and similarly priced. (HCA = Holloway Cut Advisor)

Option 1 (https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R130-EXU3CE)
1.30 Ct. I-VS2
Cut score: 94.4
Fluor: medium-blue
Cut/Polish/Sym: Exc/Exc/Exc
Depth: 61.4%
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Table: 55.0%
Girdle: thin-to-medium
CA: 33.0
PA: 40.8
HCA = 0.8

Option 2 (https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R142-7A5ATB)
1.42 Ct. I-SI1
Cut score: 100.0
Fluor: medium-blue
Cut/Polish/Sym: Exc/Exc/Exc
Depth: 62.2%
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Table: 56.0%
Girdle: med-to-slightly-thick
CA: 34.5
PA: 40.8
HCA = 1.3

Option 3 (https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/Round/GIA-Certified-1-36-Carat-I-Color-VS1-Clarity-Diamond-86EMST)
1.36 Ct. I-VS1
Cut score: 97.2
Fluor: medium-blue
Cut/Polish/Sym: Exc/Exc/Exc
Depth: 61.7%
Pavilion Depth: 43.5%
Table: 56.0%
Girdle: med
CA: 34.5
PA: 41.0
HCA = 1.8

Option 4 (https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/Round/GIA-Certified-1-34-Carat-I-Color-VS1-Clarity-Diamond-4GSP8R)
1.34 Ct. I-VS1
Cut score: 100.0
Fluor: None
Cut/Polish/Sym: Exc/Exc/Exc
Depth: 61.8%
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Table: 57.0%
Girdle: slightly thick
CA: 35.0
PA: 40.6
HCA = 1.0

Options 2 and 4 do not have any supplementary images (checked with sales person), and I have requested that options 1-3 be checked that the color was not over-graded due to the fluorescence. I do not mind any fluorescence given the color ratings. Option 1 is out of the 34-35 CA, but it actually performed best with the HCA. Options 2 was shown to me by a user in another thread and is obviously intriguing due to the 1.42ct, although I do notice the inclusion in the near-center of the table (sentiments echoed by other users who commented on that post). I'm not sure how noticeable this will be without a microscope..

At first I only searched for cut scores of 100.0, but after reading up on their website I realized this is a score calculated by an in-house algorithm, so it could be taken with a grain of salt. I searched White Flash, Good Old Gold, and James Allen for similar specs but they either did not have any, or they were out of my price range of 7400.
 

OECrystal

Shiny_Rock
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Number 1 seems to be the least expensive yet still is a nice choice. I also like smaller tables, so 55% of number 1 vs 56% of the rest has me liking number one more. You are losing a little bit in weight and spread, but i doubt you'll notice a 0.12 ct difference or 0.18mm width. But all of them appear to be good choices and none have any warning signs based on a quick eval.
 
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