Diamond for Engagement ring - looking for feedback on 3 diamonds

[NatashaN]

Hi, I am new to learning about diamonds and am loving learning about them. I am in the process of buying an engagement ring, and have looked at Stone 1 and 2 but am also considering the 3rd as well. I would love some feedback. All are AGS certified and not GIA. Thanks!

Stone 1
Shape Round Carat 2.856 Color I Clarity VS2
Measurements 9.22 x 9.28 x 5.54mm Cut Ideal, Light Performant Ideal, Polish Ideal, Symmetry Ideal
Fluorescence Negligible, Eye Clean, Cutlet Pointed
Depth% 59.8
Table % 57.9
Crown Angle 34.1
Star 49
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown % 14.3
Lower Girdle 78.0
Thin to Medium

Stone 2
Shape Round Carat 2.924 Color I Clarity SI1
Measurements 9.17 x 9.18 x 5.67mm Cut Ideal, Light Performant Ideal, Polish Ideal, Symmetry Ideal
Fluorescence Negligible, Eye Clean, Cutlet Pointed
Depth% 61.8
Table % 55.5
Crown Angle 34.8
Star 51.0
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown % 15.4
Lower Girdle 78.0
Thin to Slightly Thick

Stone 3
Shape Round Carat 2.824 Color I Clarity VS2
Measurements 9.04 x 9.09 x 5.60 mm Cut Ideal, Light Performant Ideal, Polish Ideal, Symmetry Ideal
Fluorescence Negligible, Eye Clean, Cutlet Pointed
Depth% 61.8
Table % 56.8
Crown Angle 34.9
Star 51.0
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown % 15.1
Lower Girdle 78.0
Thin to Slightly Thick

 

[NatashaN]

Stone 1

 

[NatashaN]

Stone 2

 

[NatashaN]

Stone 3

 

[doc3]

In order I like 1, 3 (barely behind 1), 2. Don't like the inclusion pattern on 2. What is your budget? And what carat/color ranges are you looking at? Posting those details can help others post similar diamonds that you could consider. I know the WF ACA diamonds are very highly regarded here so a very good start!

 

[Rpb]

I prefer 1 too... Lovely Ideal numbers

 

[NatashaN]

In order I like 1, 3 (barely behind 1), 2. Don't like the inclusion pattern on 2. What is your budget? And what carat/color ranges are you looking at? Posting those details can help others post similar diamonds that you could consider. I know the WF ACA diamonds are very highly regarded here so a very good start!

doc3 Thank you for the feedback! 2.4-2.8 carats. Budget 27,000-32,000, H-I color, and VS2 - SI 1 clarity. I am leaning to stone 1, but am open to any suggestions or alternatives. 2.8 was a bit on the big side, I was looking more at 2.5-2.6 range.

 

[NatashaN]

I prefer 1 too... Lovely Ideal numbers

Rpb Thanks!

 

[Gussie]

I prefer the 2nd with the smaller table, as long as it's eye clean.

 

[rockysalamander]

3 for me. Small table and eye clean.