First time buyer...need help picking 1ct

[Azetab]

Hi,

I'm looking on Whiteflash for a ~1ct ACA diamond with the most brilliance I can get. I want to maximize cut and carat. I'm looking to spend about $10k +/- $1k. I've narrowed my search to about four diamonds, but I'm not sure which one to go for.

1.042ct, F, VS2, ~9k: https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3788921.htm

1.088ct, E, VS2, ~9.98k: https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3788917.htm

1.134ct, F, VS2, ~9.8k: https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3788902.htm

1.011ct, F, VS1, ~10.2k: https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3816373.htm

Is there a noticeable difference between VS1 and VS2 when it comes to brilliance? Also, same question for E vs. F color. Again, I'm looking to pick the diamond that will shine the brightest/have the most "fire". I've taken a look at the ASET image but they all seem pretty close to me.

 

[tyty333]

Call Whiteflash and ask them to pull the stones and talk you through them. Using their eyes will be
your best bet. They will be honest with you and help you pick out the right stone for you.

 

[Tophat1]

agree - they helped select for me the stone in my range that had the best fire (chunky colorful flashes) vs brilliance (small white flashes)

 

[flyingpig]

based on 4Cs and pricing alone and other info from the website, E VS2 for me