Hi Folks,
After countless hours learning and researching, I'm finally getting close to a decision, but for some reason it still feels like I'm miles away. This is probably down to the nervousness of making a decision with my basic level of knowledge and the risk of overlooking something obvious. I'm hopefully looking for some assistance to navigate this ocean of information to help get over that final hurdle.
General Requirements:
- Cut: AGS 0 ideally (at least GIA 3 x Ex, HCA < 1.5). Given that we are getting a smaller stone, cut is the most important factor.
- Size: .8 - .95 (ideally .9)
- Colour: G-I (ideally H)
- Clarity: VS1- SI1 (ideally VS2) But an eye clean SI1 is perfectly fine
- Budget: 5k
Nice to have:
Total depth between 59 – 61.8%
Table diameter between 53 – 57%
Crown angle between 34.3 – 34.8 degrees
Pavilion angle between 40.6 – 40.9 degrees
Girdle: thin, medium or slightly thick (or combination thereof)
Culet: GIA none or AGS pointed
I have contacted a number of vendors (including GOG, JA, BN, WF, Ritani, Wink, ) and have the following diamonds on my shortlist.
Option 1: 0.91 H SI1 4700 1.7
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-281366
I have requested more images. Anyone have any thoughts on the inclusions visible in the 360' view at the above link? Anything to be worried about?
Option 2: 0.81 G VS2 4898 1.1
Option 3: 0.8 G SI1 4315 1.2
Option 4: 0.8 f vs1 4320 1.7
Option 5: 0.77 H VS1 4708 1
Looking for opinions on the options above in terms of
- Are there any diamonds that stand out above the rest? (hopefully no sneak goes and buys it from under my nose as a result of posting here
)
- Which diamond is the best value given the price?
- Are there any obvious concerns or weaknesses of the diamonds listed that I should be aware of?
I would also very much appreciate any other suggestions you might have that meet the above criteria.
Thanks in advance.
After countless hours learning and researching, I'm finally getting close to a decision, but for some reason it still feels like I'm miles away. This is probably down to the nervousness of making a decision with my basic level of knowledge and the risk of overlooking something obvious. I'm hopefully looking for some assistance to navigate this ocean of information to help get over that final hurdle.
General Requirements:
- Cut: AGS 0 ideally (at least GIA 3 x Ex, HCA < 1.5). Given that we are getting a smaller stone, cut is the most important factor.
- Size: .8 - .95 (ideally .9)
- Colour: G-I (ideally H)
- Clarity: VS1- SI1 (ideally VS2) But an eye clean SI1 is perfectly fine
- Budget: 5k
Nice to have:
Total depth between 59 – 61.8%
Table diameter between 53 – 57%
Crown angle between 34.3 – 34.8 degrees
Pavilion angle between 40.6 – 40.9 degrees
Girdle: thin, medium or slightly thick (or combination thereof)
Culet: GIA none or AGS pointed
I have contacted a number of vendors (including GOG, JA, BN, WF, Ritani, Wink, ) and have the following diamonds on my shortlist.
Option 1: 0.91 H SI1 4700 1.7
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-281366
I have requested more images. Anyone have any thoughts on the inclusions visible in the 360' view at the above link? Anything to be worried about?
Option 2: 0.81 G VS2 4898 1.1
Option 3: 0.8 G SI1 4315 1.2
Option 4: 0.8 f vs1 4320 1.7
Option 5: 0.77 H VS1 4708 1
Looking for opinions on the options above in terms of
- Are there any diamonds that stand out above the rest? (hopefully no sneak goes and buys it from under my nose as a result of posting here
)- Which diamond is the best value given the price?
- Are there any obvious concerns or weaknesses of the diamonds listed that I should be aware of?
I would also very much appreciate any other suggestions you might have that meet the above criteria.
Thanks in advance.
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