FINAL ROUND - WHICH ONE WINS?

[lovedogs]

So, here's my new list if anyone feels like taking a look : )

Can any of them be eliminated easily to narrow the choices down or is it a situation where i can't go wrong with any branded ideal? I'm having the SI1 options checked to make sure that nothing can be seen by the naked eye, even from a couple of inches. I'm pitting these against the blue nile one that was originally picked, which i included in the list.

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD12854717
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10673
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10812
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10717
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4148016.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4150888.htm
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10562
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10501

If the choice is with blue nile vs HPD or WF, the latter two win hands down. Between WF and HPD, it's a matter of who has the stone that fits your color/clarity/size/budget desires, since all will have ideal cuts.

I personally prefer HPD because of their amazing and personalized customer service (although WF is excellent as well), and because of the lifetime 80% buyback guarantee (which WF does not have).

 

[kmajid]

If the choice is with blue nile vs HPD or WF, the latter two win hands down. Between WF and HPD, it's a matter of who has the stone that fits your color/clarity/size/budget desires, since all will have ideal cuts.

I personally prefer HPD because of their amazing and personalized customer service (although WF is excellent as well), and because of the lifetime 80% buyback guarantee (which WF does not have).

Definitely in the HPD/WF over BN camp. So ultimately there isn't much of a reason to go through each diamond to determine if one is better than the other for any reason? I'm safe going with any diamond from either of these vendors?

 

[lovedogs]

Definitely in the HPD/WF over BN camp. So ultimately there isn't much of a reason to go through each diamond to determine if one is better than the other for any reason? I'm safe going with any diamond from either of these vendors?

Yup! Comparing the ACA line of WF to HPD is really similar and it comes down to personal preference/upgrade policies/who has the setting you want.

 

[kmajid]

Ok, great. I’ll still probably run a couple by everyone since you’ve all be a huge part of this process and I can’t thank you enough!

 

[sledge]

While I think they will all be stunning I do think the various proportions may give you very minor personality differences.

For some it's a mind thing. Others may be able to notice a small difference with their eyes.

Both vendors are top notch. For most people I think it would boil down to availability, pricing and settings. Truly you don't have any bad choices here.

 

[kmajid]

While I think they will all be stunning I do think the various proportions may give you very minor personality differences.

For some it's a mind thing. Others may be able to notice a small difference with their eyes.

Both vendors are top notch. For most people I think it would boil down to availability, pricing and settings. Truly you don't have any bad choices here.

Makes complete sense. If you have the time and feel like taking a look at some beautiful diamonds online, I would be grateful if you would take a look at the ones I listed above if you have a free moment here or there.

Also, if I stick with VS2 or above, do I still need to pay attention to what inclusions exist? I’ve noticed that some have a ton of inclusions compared to others.

To me, I think this might be my personal leader in the clubhouse.
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10717

 

[Weecam]

Can’t go wrong with a HPD!
I have an H VS2 and it’s gorgeous!

 

[kmajid]

Can’t go wrong with a HPD!
I have an H VS2 and it’s gorgeous!

WOW! That is gorgeous! It's interesting, i'm definitely getting more excited looking at these diamonds that i was at the blue nile ones. My "value mind" still insists on going back to that as option though haha

Another thing i'm considering looking into is getting a custom cbi done. Seems like it would be a cool bonus as part of the diamond buying process.