Help choosing between 2 stones

[davemclean]

Hi All!

I have put a hold on the following two stones and am hoping that you can help me to make a final decision within the next 48 hours! Which stone would you choose and why? The setting will be solitaire, rose gold.

Thanks in advance!

Dave McLean

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3271628?a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=jo

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.10-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1128588?a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=jo

 

[ac117]

Of these 2, definitely the 1.20 I VS2. The angles on the 1.10 aren't as complimentary and the report says 'additional clouds are not shown,' which could be a contributing factor as to why the stone looks a bit cloudy in the video.

What is your budget so we could have another look?

 

[davemclean]

Thanks for the reply! The SI1 stone does look a bit cloudy in the video.

My budget is ~6k USD. Attached is the Idealscope image for the VS2 that I received today. Let me know what you think!

 

[davemclean]

The idealscope imaging turned me off the VS2 and the potential for haziness turned me off the SI1.

After some further work I've come up with what I believe to be 3 much stronger options. Please review them here if interested and able:
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/3-stones-opinions-please.232626/

I feel like I'm getting close! Thanks again for the response.

 

[ac117]

Thanks for the reply! The SI1 stone does look a bit cloudy in the video.

My budget is ~6k USD. Attached is the Idealscope image for the VS2 that I received today. Let me know what you think!

This is actually a very nice ASET and a great price for a stone of this size. I personally would choose it over the new stones bc there is a large size difference (but I'd take my first choice below over all). These are also very nice:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3256340
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3262614
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3029981

 

[davemclean]

This is actually a very nice ASET and a great price for a stone of this size. I personally would choose it over the new stones bc there is a large size difference (but I'd take my first choice below over all). These are also very nice:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3256340
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3262614
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3029981

Thanks for the advice!

I dropped the hold on the one you said no to and put a hold on your favourite (3256340)... it's gorgeous! I have already received the Idealscope and to my untrained eye it looks really good! What do you think? Advice on next steps?

 

[davemclean]

3256340 IS image

 

[ac117]

I dropped the hold on the one you said no to and put a hold on your favourite (3256340)... it's gorgeous! I have already received the Idealscope and to my untrained eye it looks really good! What do you think? Advice on next steps?

3256340 IS image

Buy it. Seriously. Gorgeous ASET and the cut is top notch!!!!!