Down to three diamonds,help picking one, thanks!

[PharmD1972]

I have these 3 diamonds on hold at James Allen. I calculated the HCA and included that also. Any opinion on which one you'd choose? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!


http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-J-color-VVS2-clarity-sku-181408
181408 - hca=1.8
Light Return Very Good, Fire Excellent, Scintillation Excellent, Spread or diameter for weight Very Good


http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-I-color-VS1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-182247
182247 - hca=2.4
Light Return Very Good, Fire Very Good, Scintillation Very Good, Spread or diameter for weight Very Good



http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Round-cut/1.20-carat-J-color-VS2-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-166678

166678 - hca=1.8
Light Return Excellent, Fire Very Good, Scintillation Very Good, Spread or diameter for weight Very Good

 

[04diamond<3]

I honestly like the j VS2 the best. I wouldn't consider the I because it has too much leakage in the center, and the J VS2 is slightly bigger and has a better ideal scope IMO...by slightly i mean slightly...

 

[JulieN]

I think you should go up in color to I. J is still white... but I would give up the high clarity before going down to I color.

Ask if eye-clean: http://www.jamesallen.com/?gclid=CMiYyKPwyLUCFZOe4AodZwwA_A#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.32-carat-I-color-SI1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-194876

Some suggestions if you want VS clarity:
http://www.jamesallen.com/?gclid=CMiYyKPwyLUCFZOe4AodZwwA_A#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-I-color-VS1-clarity-sku-200661
http://www.jamesallen.com/?gclid=CMiYyKPwyLUCFZOe4AodZwwA_A#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-H-color-VS2-clarity-sku-198098

 

[PharmD1972]

HI, I updated this to include price in case anyone wants to factor in the cost/value


http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-J-color-VVS2-clarity-sku-181408
181408 - hca=1.8
Light Return Very Good, Fire Excellent, Scintillation Excellent, Spread or diameter for weight Very Good
Price: $6760

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-I-color-VS1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-182247
182247 - hca=2.4
Light Return Very Good, Fire Very Good, Scintillation Very Good, Spread or diameter for weight Very Good
Price: $7,870


http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Round-cut/1.20-carat-J-color-VS2-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-166678
166678 - hca=1.8
Light Return Excellent, Fire Very Good, Scintillation Very Good, Spread or diameter for weight Very Good
Price: $7,050

 

[04diamond<3]

I would still choose the J VS2 because if you look at it compared to the I, they face up the same, even when they rotate, they have very similar side views as far as color goes. Another reason is the J VS2 has a more perfect round shape than the I. I also wouldn't pay $800 more for the I.

 

[PharmD1972]

I would still choose the J VS2 because if you look at it compared to the I, they face up the same, even when they rotate, they have very similar side views as far as color goes. Another reason is the J VS2 has a more perfect round shape than the I. I also wouldn't pay $800 more for the I.

Thank you for your opinion 04diamond<3, What do you think of the first diamond, the J VVS2, how does that compare to the J VS2? Thank your for your help, I greatly appreciate it.

 

[04diamond<3]

I would still choose the J VS2 because if you look at it compared to the I, they face up the same, even when they rotate, they have very similar side views as far as color goes. Another reason is the J VS2 has a more perfect round shape than the I. I also wouldn't pay $800 more for the I.

Thank you for your opinion 04diamond<3, What do you think of the first diamond, the J VVS2, how does that compare to the J VS2? Thank your for your help, I greatly appreciate it.

as far as dimmensions, same problem as before:

J VVS2: 6.82*6.78*4.21

J VS2: 6.85*6.83*4.23

Plus, I don't really like tables over 57, unless the price is beyond perfect. Which in this case, it's not, so again, the J VS2 IMO is the leader...

 

[PharmD1972]

Thanks again! How would these diamonds from the Brian Gavin Signature line that are around the same price compare?

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.214-j-si1-round-diamond-ags-104061000009#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/4/

and

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.213-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104063219008#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/2/

and

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.204-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104047809033

 

[04diamond<3]

Thanks again! How would these diamonds from the Brian Gavin Signature line that are around the same price compare?

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.214-j-si1-round-diamond-ags-104061000009#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/4/

and

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.213-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104063219008#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/2/

Well, if I were going to compare one of those to the JA J VS2, it'd be the J SI1...and it's really up to you. Do you want to spend an extra $500/$600? I know others on here are big on AGS certified stones, but I probably wouldn't chose that one of the JA one. This is totally your decision, both are beautiful and I do prefer the J SI1 over the I from earlier.

 

[PharmD1972]

I don't mind spending more. I'm trying to get the best diamond for around $7500 give or take. Should I spend a little more in the Brian Gavin line for something like this: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.204-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104047809033

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I would always pick I color over J. J is the place where most people can see the tint. This stone looks great and I'd pick it over any J color stone you have listed:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-I-color-VS1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-182247

 

[PharmD1972]

I would always pick I color over J. J is the place where most people can see the tint. This stone looks great and I'd pick it over any J color stone you have listed:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-I-color-VS1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-182247

You like the second one that 04diamond<3 says he wouldn't consider because it has too much leakage in the center and cost $800 more than the other two? Do you like it better just because it is an I as opposed to J? Thank you for your opinion.

 

[04diamond<3]

I would always pick I color over J. J is the place where most people can see the tint. This stone looks great and I'd pick it over any J color stone you have listed:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-I-color-VS1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-182247

You like the second one that 04diamond<3 says he wouldn't consider because it has too much leakage in the center and cost $800 more than the other two? Do you like it better just because it is an I as opposed to J? Thank you for your opinion.

I'm a "she", but compared to your other ones, I would still vote for the J VS2. If you look at the videos side by side you will see HARDLY any difference in the color as the J faces up pretty white. That's her opinion and this is mine. If you want to spend more money, that's up to you. I'm not going to tell you what to do.