Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32 seco

[smartdriver]

These are the stones I found on both the sites, anyone see anything that I might be close to .75 ct that I didn't see? Count down to purchase - 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32 seconds remaining.

Do I have to contact BGD to ask if the ideals diamonds on Eye Clean or should I assume they are?

A) Round 0.733 H SI1 AGS - Ideal $3,525 $3,420
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.733-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104055878093

B) Round 0.748 G SI1 AGS - Ideal $3,945 $3,827
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.748-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104055878087

C) Round 0.750 G SI1 AGS - Ideal $3,999 $3,880
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.750-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104052377006


D) 0.728 Round H VS2 Ideal A CUT ABOVE® AGS $3,791.00
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2728084.htm

E) 0.744 Round H SI1 Ideal A CUT ABOVE® AGS $3,530.00
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2728090.htm

F) 0.753 Round I VS2 Ideal A CUT ABOVE® AGS $3,660.00
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2728090.htm

 

[slg47]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

These are the stones I found on both the sites, anyone see anything that I might be close to .75 ct that I didn't see? Count down to purchase - 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32 seconds remaining.

Do I have to contact BGD to ask if the ideals diamonds on Eye Clean or should I assume they are?

A) Round 0.733 H SI1 AGS - Ideal $3,525 $3,420
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.733-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104055878093

B) Round 0.748 G SI1 AGS - Ideal $3,945 $3,827
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.748-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104055878087

C) Round 0.750 G SI1 AGS - Ideal $3,999 $3,880
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.750-g-si1-round-diamond-ags-104052377006


D) 0.728 Round H VS2 Ideal A CUT ABOVE® AGS $3,791.00
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2728084.htm

E) 0.744 Round H SI1 Ideal A CUT ABOVE® AGS $3,530.00
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2728090.htm

F) 0.753 Round I VS2 Ideal A CUT ABOVE® AGS $3,660.00
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2728090.htm

does one vendor have a setting you like better?

also yes you should ask about SI1 stones being eye-clean and what this means to you (from the top only, or top and side? from 12" or from 6"?)

 

[smartdriver]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

I'm going with a Tiffany style solitare. Nothing special for now.

Thanks I will have to ask BGD.

 

[Mayk]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2728104.htm

I think this is the last one... The link doesn't match... I like this one...

 

[slg47]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

all of those diamonds look good. for the BGD without hearts pictures, I would want hearts pic if it is sold as H&A. you could call and ask the vendor do to a blind test or give you their opinion on which one is the best since they have the stones in-hand.

 

[smartdriver]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

I was watching some videos and notice the color I J K was good/bareable for me. But from the video, you think it's pretty accurate represenation of the color? Or are they not really that icy color, it's just the video playing tricks on me?

2.48 K/VS1 Antique Cushion / Old Mine - Old World Diamonds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo-1Es2EDPY&feature=autoplay&list=UU6HIj62yZjThDHS5NSkilgA&lf=plcp&playnext=15
1.34 K/SI1 Antique Cushion - Old World Diamonds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKLx0M9D3iU&feature=autoplay&list=UU6HIj62yZjThDHS5NSkilgA&lf=plcp&playnext=16
1.42 K/VS1 Antique Cushion - Old World Diamonds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oar6naD8aqk&feature=autoplay&list=UU6HIj62yZjThDHS5NSkilgA&lf=plcp&playnext=17
3.72 I/SI3 Old European Diamond - Old World Diamonds
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCkjXyrg5PA&feature=autoplay&list=UU6HIj62yZjThDHS5NSkilgA&lf=plcp&playnext=18
2.35 I/VS1 Old European Diamond
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-tht9jHRS0&feature=autoplay&list=UU6HIj62yZjThDHS5NSkilgA&lf=plcp&playnext=21
3.01 Emerald Cut H/VVS2 GIA (This one looks Specially white to me, So i'm think I can go even lower on color)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpGZUpsRBW0&feature=autoplay&list=UU6HIj62yZjThDHS5NSkilgA&lf=plcp&playnext=22

 

[smartdriver]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

Thanks for the correction, you have the correct link. THANK YOU.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2728104.htm

I think this is the last one... The link doesn't match... I like this one...

 

[smartdriver]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

Alright, I'll have to call BGD.
What is the blind test?

all of those diamonds look good. for the BGD without hearts pictures, I would want hearts pic if it is sold as H&A. you could call and ask the vendor do to a blind test or give you their opinion on which one is the best since they have the stones in-hand.

 

[slg47]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

Alright, I'll have to call BGD.
What is the blind test?

all of those diamonds look good. for the BGD without hearts pictures, I would want hearts pic if it is sold as H&A. you could call and ask the vendor do to a blind test or give you their opinion on which one is the best since they have the stones in-hand.

blind test means they do not know which one is which report. or you could just ask them for their thoughts...i am sure they will walk you through it!

 

[Skippy123]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

They all sound like great options; yes, find out if the SI1's are eye clean.

can you run to a jewelry store to just look at stones to compare what colors you like? I actually took a friend because she was going to get engaged and she didn't notice any warmth in J's so it would be nice to check out for yourself. I think it is fun to see for yourself.

Sounds like you are going to have a stunning stone!

 

[Amys Bling]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

Verfify with the vendor that the SI clarity stones are eyeclean to your standards, also color on a video played on your computer or phone won't be exactly accurate to how it will appear in various lighting in person- its a good way to see how different the colors appear in comparison to each other when viewed in the same conditions. See different colors in person- make sure that they are of the same cut quality as cut will have an effect on how much color shows.

 

[tyty333]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

I would go with B or C. Ask BGD for their comments on the stones. Its only a $200/$300 dollars more to get a G
vs the I...I would go for the G. If it was major savings then I would consider the lower colors but its not that much
different.

 

[Amys Bling]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

I would go with B or C. Ask BGD for their comments on the stones. Its only a $200/$300 dollars more to get a G
vs the I...I would go for the G. If it was major savings then I would consider the lower colors but its not that much
different.

Agreed. I prefer the whiter colors myself so for just a bit more I would go for a higher color.

 

[Dreamer_D]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

I would go with B or C. Ask BGD for their comments on the stones. Its only a $200/$300 dollars more to get a G
vs the I...I would go for the G. If it was major savings then I would consider the lower colors but its not that much
different.

Agreed. I prefer the whiter colors myself so for just a bit more I would go for a higher color.

I agree.

Re; color, you cannot judge from videos. You need to see in person to judge.

 

[smartdriver]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

DONE!

@Amy Bling
@Dreamer D

You just made me make my final decision.

 

[smartdriver]

Re: Final thoughts/votes 1 day : 14 hours : 55 minutes : 32

@tyty333: Big Thank you for breaking it down for me. Your logic made so much sense, I'm so buried in info that i couldnt even break it down myself.

I would go with B or C. Ask BGD for their comments on the stones. Its only a $200/$300 dollars more to get a G
vs the I...I would go for the G. If it was major savings then I would consider the lower colors but its not that much
different.