Diamond experts needed

[lam0279]

Hi all,

I need some advices from the experts to choose my diamond please. I'm looking at James Allen website for an engagement ring. I found this ring, which I like.
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/ring/item_412-4109_design.asp?module=setting

Now I need to pick out a diamond from their site too. My budget is around $10,000 for the ring and the stone. I narrowed down to 3 choices:

#1. Specifications for Item #: 1353209 $8500
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 1.00
Cut: Ideal
Color: E
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 60.8%
Table: 57.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle:
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Medium blue
Measurements: 6.47*6.40*3.91

HCA result
FactorGradeLight Return: Very Good
Fire: Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread
or diameter for weight: Very Good
Total Visual Performance:1.1 - Excellent
witin TIC rang
Depth%: 60.8 Table%: 57 Crown angle:34.5 Pavilion angle:40.2 Culet*% 0
1.1 Excellent
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1353209.asp

#2. Specifications for Item #: 1288335 $8750
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 1.02
Cut: Ideal
Color: E
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 61.8%
Table: 57.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Medium blue
Measurements: 6.50*6.47*4.01

HCA result:
FactorGradeLight Return: Very Good
Fire: Very Good
Scintillation: Very Good
Spread
or diameter for weight: Very Good
Total Visual P
2.4 – Very Good. Worth Buying if the Price is good.4 - Very
Depth%: 61.8 Table%:57 Crown angle: 35 Pavilion; 41 Culet*% 0
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1288335.asp

#3. Specifications for Item #: 1339339 $8310
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 1.01
Cut: Ideal
Color: F
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 62.6%
Table: 56.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle:
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Faint
Measurements: 6.34*6.42*3.99

HCA result:
FactorGradeLight Return: Excellent
Fire: Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread
or diameter for weight: Very Good
1.7 Excellent
Depth%: 62.6 Table%:56 Crown angle: 35 Pavilion:40.8 Culet*%:0
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1339339.asp

Sorry for the long post. I tried to give as much detail as possible. Thanks for any help

 

[stone-cold11]

#3 is safest from the number, but #2 could work too. #1 probably will have significant obstruction issue, might not be good for a ring stone. Idealscope image will tell more so request for one, JA allows for 3 request.

 

[lam0279]

#3 is safest from the number, but #2 could work too. #1 probably will have significant obstruction issue, might not be good for a ring stone. Idealscope image will tell more so request for one, JA allows for 3 request.

Why is #1 have obstruction issue? I'm no expert so pls bare w/ me. How can I tell this from idealscope?

 

[slg47]

shallow pavilion angle can cause obstruction issue.

 

[stone-cold11]

Pavilion angle is too shallow. If it has obstruction issues, the black, which simulates the observer's head, in the idealscope will be more significant, not just limited to the arrow-shafts.

 

[slg47]

Pavilion angle is too shallow. If it has obstruction issues, the black, which simulates the observer's head, in the idealscope will be more significant, not just limited to the arrow-shafts.

you can sort of see some darkness in the photo.

 

[stone-cold11]

Not really conclusive because the focal length of the lens can be change etc.

 

[lam0279]

hey guys. thanks for the replies. I've decided to go with a different stone. This one instead (less color but bigger stone)
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1353831.asp