Diamond Selection Help!!

[dwpluss]

Hi,

I''m on the hunt for an engagement ring and I''m trying to narrow down what diamond to buy. I have three diamonds that I''m considering and I would like to receive feedback on the diamonds that are all of similar category as to what the advantages are over one versus the other. If you were to select one, which one and why would you select it?

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2178304.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1982327.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-48346.htm

As limiting criteria I have used the following:
Shape: Ideal Round
Cut: Excellent
HCA: <2
Color: F-H
Clarity: VS1 - SI1
Carat: 1-1.2 ct

Any feedback and recommendations that people can provide, I would greatly appreciate.

Thanks,

~Dale

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 8/22/2009 1:26:24 AM
Author:dwpluss
Hi,

I'm on the hunt for an engagement ring and I'm trying to narrow down what diamond to buy. I have three diamonds that I'm considering and I would like to receive feedback on the diamonds that are all of similar category as to what the advantages are over one versus the other. If you were to select one, which one and why would you select it?

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2178304.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1982327.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-48346.htm

As limiting criteria I have used the following:
Shape: Ideal Round
Cut: Excellent
HCA: <2
Color: F-H
Clarity: VS1 - SI1
Carat: 1-1.2 ct

Any feedback and recommendations that people can provide, I would greatly appreciate.

Thanks,

~Dale

Hi Dale

Just fixing the links...

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2178304.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1982327.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-48346.htm

The first doesn't have the images loaded yet so you would need to contact WF to find out when the images will be available. The other 2 look great, you would need to check if eyeclean.

 

[caesarsalad]

Hi Dale
I personally prefer a whiter colour.. so among the 3, I will go for the G colour...

 

[Stephan]

The 3 diamond you''ve listed should be gorgeous.
I would also consider this GIA EX/EX/EX G-VS2 diamond (I prefer higher clarity):
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Premium-Cut-Round-Diamond-1255535.asp

 

[Ellen]

I''d go for the I, if eyeclean.

 

[jet2ks]

I''ll make a general mess by saying I would pick the H, if eye-clean, and take the money saved to spend on the setting, some other jewelry or the wedding.

The two with full information are both great, either would be a great choice.

 

[ct-appr]

If your budget allows it, I would cut the color range to F-G. If you need to compromise something, lower your clarity to VS2 to SI1. Everything else looks good. Good job!

 

[dwpluss]

Thanks everyone for your feedback, it is very helpful! When I talked to Whiteflash, they assured me that all three of these diamonds are eye clean. Also, I will make sure I request the images and report for the one diamond below that does not have that info yet.

I''m still sorting and learning about diamonds, so I expect I will be asking more questions. If anyone else knows of any other diamonds in the category that I previously listed that I might want to consider, please let me know.

I would really like to go with a diamond that is 1.3 ct or higher, but I do not want to compromise Cut and color just to get a larger rock. If I can pull if off I would like to stay under 6K as an upper limit on price.

Thanks again!

~Dale