Diamond opinion...

[beckkl]

I think I am going to pull the trigger soon and purchase a ring. I have selected this setting:

http://www.whiteflash.com/Engagement-Rings/Pear-Shape-Side-Stones-by-Vatche_697.htm#

But now, I am trying to decide what diamond to get. I really want it to be a sparkler, but I''m not sure if someone like me or my girlfriend would be able to tell the difference between a G/SI1 and a E/VS1. I am only looking at stones w/ a good cut adviser rating, as that seems give you somewhat of a guarantee of getting a sparkler. These are the diamonds I am looking at. Can someone provide some input?

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=GIA-13695824
IdealScope: http://www.whiteflash.com/pimg/IdealScope/IS_GIA-13695824.jpg
Closeup: http://www.whiteflash.com/pimg/diamonds/DI40X_GIA-13695824.jpg
Report: GIA
Shape: Round Ideal Cut
Carat: 1.01
Color: G
Clarity: SI1
Depth: 60.6
Table: 56
Crown Angle: 34.7
Crown %: 15.2
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Pavilion %: 43
Girdle: Medium-Faceted
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Culet: None
Fluorescence: No
Measurements: 6.52-6.54X3.96
Price: $5,391.00

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=GIA-14271975
IdealScope: http://www.whiteflash.com/pimg/IdealScope/IS_GIA-14271975.jpg
Closup: http://www.whiteflash.com/pimg/diamonds/DI40X_GIA-14271975.jpg
Report: GIA
Shape: Round Ideal Cut
Carat: 1.04
Color: F
Clarity: SI1
Depth: 61.8
Table: 56
Crown Angle: 34.6
Crown %: 15.2
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Pavilion %: 43.1
Girdle: medium to slight thick faceted
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
Culet: None
Fluorescence: No
Measurements: 6.49-6.51X4.02
Price: $5,575.00

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/diamond_Details.aspx?itemcode=AGS-5760206
IDealScope:http://www.whiteflash.com/pimg/IdealScope/IS_AGS-5760206.jpg
Closeup:http://www.whiteflash.com/pimg/diamonds/DI40X_AGS-5760206.jpg
Report: AGS
Shape: A Cut Above H&A
Carat: 1.000
Color: F
Clarity: SI1
Depth: 61.1
Table: 55
Crown Angle: 34.7
Crown %: 15.6
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion %: 43
Girdle: Thin-Medium Faceted
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 6.48-6.51X3.96
Price: 6,615

All in all, I''m looking for a nice, eye clean diamond that jewelry idots like my girlfriend and me will think is beautifull. I know there are some better stones out there, but I''m reluctant to spend 2K when I wouldnt be able to tell the difference. Could someone give me some peace of mind ?

Also, if I''m going about looking for stones the wrong way, please let me know. Thank you all so much for your guidance so far!!!!

 

[belle]

here is diamond #1

 

[belle]

diamond #2

 

[belle]

diamond #3

 

[belle]

and the setting

 

[beckkl]

Thanks Belle!!!!!

 

[belle]

you''re welcome

that was the easy part! the hard part is deciding which one you want! though really, you can''t go wrong with any of those. you will be pleased with whichever one you choose.

best of luck!!