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luck12

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In my initial thread here, I was able to settle on a mounting for an e-ring and got some great advice on a center stone. The mounting does have several (very small) side diamonds that are of G color. My budge for the center, round cut diamond is up to $4500. I'd like the carat weight to be between 0.75 and 0.90 I've found several options on WF around 0.8 carats between $3500-$4200 or so. That said, I'm up for exploring all options and would value any suggestions given!

Also, if this link works, which of these 4 diamonds would you deem best? I would like something with significant fire.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/compare.aspx?idnos=2782684,2728111,2763640,2777287
 
How do you feel about an I color? If you don't think it would bother you and the .808 is eye clean, then I would choose that one. It has a great spread and great optics and is priced below the others. I'll take a closer look at the IS and aset....
 
Are they calling the G eye clean? I can see an inclusion in the middle of the table in the magnified images as well as the IS an Aset. I like the H ACA as well, but if you are looking for a value and a great stone I still like the I .808, there may be a tiny bit of leakage under the table but I don't think that it will be enough to compromise it's beauty. Personally I would be fine with an I brilliant cut.
 
Yes, I am fine with the I color. That's primarily why I posted the comparison, thanks! The G colored stone does have the WF "eye clean" certification, but I made the same observations as you. Really, I'm just trying to flush out the negatives of the .808 I. Buying sight-unseen can cause a little anxiety when you're pretty new at this !
 
If the G is eye clean I would probably go with that. Otherwise that I .80 is also a good value and a pretty stone.
 
I totally agree with tyty. Most vendors evaluate eye cleanliness for about half an arms length. I just had a discussion with JA and they say 8-10 inches, so it varies from vendor to vendor. I would ask specifically about the inclusion on the table and ask that it be evaluated critically from both the top and the side at a distance you feel comfortable with and see what they say. If your not satisfied then I would buy the I. :love: :love:

edit for poor grammar. :oops:
 
I would call John at GOG and ask if it's eyeclean. You could also ask them if they could make a video of the diamond.
 
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