EverDiamond
Rough_Rock
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- Dec 9, 2014
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I’ve narrowed my search to the following five stones. Special shout out to Gypsy, JulieN, Chrono and the countess valuable posts here for helping me reach this point.
Two choices are from Good Old Gold, three from James Allen. I’ve been pleased with both company’s service and would recommend them. At this point I just need to choose the most beautiful option. Friday is the deadline so this is it. I’m sure any will be pretty, but in a tie I’ll need to lean towards James Allen because of their exchange policy. I imagine GOG has a good one as well, but the stones I’m looking at are from out-of-house.
I originally set out for:
-GOOD OLD GOLD-
#1
1.60ct G VVS2
$13,534
First shown in this video: http://youtu.be/R2kyGg3I-qM
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1-6ct-g-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html
#2
1.75ct G VVS2
$16,209
Fourth shown in this video: http://youtu.be/R2kyGg3I-qM
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1-75ct-g-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html
#1 1.60ct aside #2 1.75ct. The one on the right is prettier to my eyes.
-JAMES ALLEN-
#3
1.76ct H VS1
$11,940
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.76-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-360247
"The gemologist's top recommendation, which offers great light performance. It has a beautiful step cut with a nice balances of brilliance. It has a white "H" color, appears eye clean, and the gemologist found its faceting and shape to be very attractive. Since light performance is important to you, I encourage you to proceed with this diamond."
#4
1.82ct G VS1
$15,330
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.82-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-302757
#5
1.86ct G VS1
$15,480
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.86-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-366389
Two choices are from Good Old Gold, three from James Allen. I’ve been pleased with both company’s service and would recommend them. At this point I just need to choose the most beautiful option. Friday is the deadline so this is it. I’m sure any will be pretty, but in a tie I’ll need to lean towards James Allen because of their exchange policy. I imagine GOG has a good one as well, but the stones I’m looking at are from out-of-house.
I originally set out for:
- 2ct
- G+
- eye-clean
- around 1.35 to 1.45 L/W ratio
- little/no FL, balanced cut percentages, VG/EX, etc
- under $17k
- I think I'd prefer an EC that tends to "glow" more than it is heavily-contrasted, if that makes sense
-GOOD OLD GOLD-
#1
1.60ct G VVS2
$13,534
First shown in this video: http://youtu.be/R2kyGg3I-qM
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1-6ct-g-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html
#2
1.75ct G VVS2
$16,209
Fourth shown in this video: http://youtu.be/R2kyGg3I-qM
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1-75ct-g-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html
#1 1.60ct aside #2 1.75ct. The one on the right is prettier to my eyes.
-JAMES ALLEN-
#3
1.76ct H VS1
$11,940
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.76-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-360247
"The gemologist's top recommendation, which offers great light performance. It has a beautiful step cut with a nice balances of brilliance. It has a white "H" color, appears eye clean, and the gemologist found its faceting and shape to be very attractive. Since light performance is important to you, I encourage you to proceed with this diamond."
#4
1.82ct G VS1
$15,330
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.82-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-302757
#5
1.86ct G VS1
$15,480
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.86-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-366389