Diamond Decision Need Opinions

[Stuckbetweenarock]

Trying to choose between two diamonds and looking for input. Price point is essentially identical. The first is slightly larger and a signature cut, the second is better in clarity and color. Am I wrong to lean towards the second? The color and inclusions of the first are turning me off. Links below, and thank you!

1.68 G SI1 True Hearts Ideal

loose diamonds, princess cut, 1.68 carat g color si1 clarity sku 3377019

3377019 - This True Hearts^TM diamond, 1.68 Carat G Color SI1 Clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

1.5 F VVS1 Ideal

1.50 Carat princess diamond

This princess cut 1.5 carat F color vvs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[OoohShiny]

A few questions...


Is the diamond for you or someone else?

If someone else, have they expressed a preference for a certain shape? Round and Princess are very different looks.

Is it possible that upgrading the stone might potentially happen in the future?

 

[tyty333]

That inclusion in the G/SI1 is a no-go for me.

Edit...you are in the Super Ideal price range. These are AGS000 stones with Ideal light return

Diamond | 1.535 ct G SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Princess Super Ideal Cut Diamond AGS Certified | 4087225

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.535 carat G color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4087225

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.553 ct F SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Princess Super Ideal Cut Diamond AGS Certified | 4087221

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.553 carat F color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4087221

www.whiteflash.com

There are a lot of H color stones also.

 

[WinkHPD]

I feel obligated to make a comment about stones with GIA grading reports being called ideal.

GIA does not have a cut grade called Ideal. Among the two top tier grading labs in the United States, only AGS has the Ideal cut grade. In my opinion, calling a GIA graded diamond an ideal cut, is disingenuous at best. Especially in a non round cut diamond.

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