Final Two - Which to choose?

[Asariel]

After a lot of back and forth I'm down to the final two (both reserved), simple choice, which of these would you go for? Price essentially the same.

0.8ct, I, VVS1, GIA3E, <2 HCA

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6758805-0.80-carat-Round-diamond-I-color-VVS1-Clarity.aspx?sku=6758805&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

vs

0.76, I, VS2, AGS0, <2 HCA

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3502536.htm

Images of the first stone attached. Images of the second on WF.

Other options (felt the 0.76 was better):

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3461765.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3502537.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3461747.htm

 

[Asariel]

Final scope.

 

[pfunk]

If the B2C stone is essentially the same price, I would lean towards the WF options due to upgrade benefits. I would ask for a side by side photo for color comparison of the WF stones. There can be somewhat significant differences between a lineup of I color stones as far as color goes. I would rule out the one which is not considered eye clean as well.

 

[telephone89]

I'd also keep in mind what setting youre looking at, that might help sway me one way or the other.

As far as size, the differnece in what you'll see is negligible. http://www.diamdb.com/compare/0.8ct-round-5.9x5.93x3.71-vs-0.76ct-round-5.83x5.84x3.61/

pfunk notes the upgrade policy, which is another thing.

 

[D_]

Yup, good input from Pfunk.
B2C's diamond is $2,800.
For that difference I'd still lean towards WF too.

 

[telephone89]

Okay that is annoying, but if you google diamond data base, and enter in the specs, it shows you the image on an actual finger. It wasnt visible much to me (or at all really).

 

[Asariel]

Thanks all.

With shipping they're about $150 apart. (Small enough that I'd go with the best performer). VS2 - VVS1 leaves both eye clean. 0.76-0.8 given both their cuts leaves size is a non issue.

Upgrade would be added two sidestones down the line, so I'd likely just pruchase a matching pair and get them reset locally. (So Upgrade options don't really factor into the choice in my mind). I know she'll never want to change the stone, even the side stone upgrades are a maybe (she sees it as a ring for life, not to be touched).

Setting will be a simple thin platium band 4 prong (So nothing special, I know this is what she wants though). Local Jeweller preferred for sentimental reasons hence why I'm not getting it set before being sent. (they're fairly keenly priced for settings at least) Essentially something like the attached (picking one that shows a lot of the stone):

Hence I'd just go with whatever one will look the best.

Would getting the 0.76 compared to other WF I color stones be a good final check? If it's also the whitest out of those similar stones go for it?

 

[ricky5779]

n my opinion I would prefer to go for higher clarity, VS2 usually are clear and inclusions are not visible but VVS stones you surely cannot see the inclusions. Other specs are also looking good in B2C stone.

 

[Asariel]

So, WF, having compared the three stones suggest the below. (I've switched my reservation to this stone).

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3502537.htm

Eye clean (I can't even see the inclusions, looks better than the VS2, I think 2 clear crystals near the edge at 12:05 and 02:30 and a small white spec over one of the arrows on the table at 10 o'clock?), ever so slightly larger (non-issue) but slightly less yellow from the side. All the stones they had were comparable color wise face up.

With shipping this is eactly the same price as the b2c stone. ($8 in it!).

So...

-Is going SI1 Eye clean to VVS1 worth it considering that....

-the B2C stone has minor leakage the WF stone doesnt. Is it negligable enough (attached images above) that it's worth going for the stone with higher clarity?

I think at this point I have two that will be brilliant and am full on picking apart minor details now!

Other half won't care, this is all for my anal accounting-mindset peace of mind! haha

Purchase will be made tomorrow! At LAST!

 

[D_]

SI1 vs VVS - if it's eye clean doesn't really matter, unless it's cultural (e.g. people in Asia and OZ prefer diamonds with higher clarity).
The leakage is minor it's likely won't be that noticeable, but ACA has better cut overall.
Store policies don't matter to you.

So... go with whomever vendor you want to give your business to.
I'd probably go w/ WF. Knowing you get the cream of the crop is valuable to me.

 

[pfunk]

The stone WF recommended was my favorite of your list as well. That is the one I would chose if I were in your shoes.

 

[D_]

Which setting do you have in mind?