Deciding between RB stones (soon!)

[nyebling]

My goals: 1.3-1.5c (would go up in size), H-color or better (ideally F-G), SI clarity, budget would like to spend <$13k for the stone

So with the wealth of knowledge I've learned here I've placed three stones on hold at JA and would really appreciate any input...

#1--
1.40c, H, SI1, GIA ex/ex/ex
Table 56%, Depth 62%, Crown 35.5, Pav 40.6
7.13 - 7.17 - 4.44
$10750

#2--
1.38c, G, SI2, GIA ex/ex/ex
Table 59%, Depth 59.8%, Crown 32.5, Pav 41
7.23 - 7.25 - 4.33
$9240

#3--
1.53c, G, SI1, AGS0000
Table 56.5%, Depth 62.0%, Crown 35.1, Pav 40.6
7.33 - 7.38 - 4.56
$15,480 (it is their H&A ideal)

Also, prior to learning about this site I had purchased a stone from BN, I don't have an idealscope image on it; I'm consider getting one of the above (or another stone) and having them compared by a gemologist in person
#4--
1.41c, F, SI2 (eye clean), GIA ex/ex/ex
Table 55%, Depth 61.2%, Crown 32.5, Pav 41.0 --> HCA of 0.7
7.25 - 7.27 - 4.44
$11,169

I really love the F color on this, at this point am willing to spend slightly more to increase size or color if there are alternative suggestions to these stones.
I have been looking across the suggested retailer on this site (JA, WF, GOG, BGD).
Also, time is becoming tight so I really appreciate responses!!!

 

[yssie]

ISs and numbers you've provided for all three look fine.

Seeing them in-person and comparing, and letting your eyes pick, is definitely the best way to choose! Just be sure you inspect them across a variety of lighting types - in the spotlights, in diffuse light in the back office, in the dimness under a desk, any others you see in the store. You've got very different flavours there - one isn't better than the other, but you might find they perform quite differently to your eyes through the various types of lights, and you might find you prefer one over the other.

In general stones with high crowns, small tables, and shallower pavs will show coloured light across a variety of lighting types, whereas stones with lower crowns, larger tables, steeper pavs will show less coloured light and more white light across those lighting types. Personal preference.

 

[marchesa6989]

if it is eye clean i would go for #2 no doubt. for the price it is higher in color than the H and faces up larger. i don't think the price difference for #3 is warranted, and G color will still be super white.

if you want to go towards the upper end of your budget consider this one:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1429043.asp
1.60 G SI2 with twinning wisps (a 1000% eye clean type of inclusion) $13910
(may i suggest you read this thread for more info and pictorial evidence [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/newbie-engagement-ring-help.168987/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/newbie-engagement-ring-help.168987/[/URL])

 

[nyebling]

Do you worry at all that #2 or the 1.6ct stone have crowns that are too low (previous posts have commented that the 32-33 degree crown is too low)...

I know that higher crowns seem to deliver more fire (and I'm definitely into fire > light return if I had to make a tradeoff...), on the other hand maybe by the numbers and idealscope you can say these will be fine?

thanks so much!!