Help choosing from these 4 diamonds

[Gide]

Hi all

Please could I have your views on these four diamonds. As far as my rudimentary mind can tell, they all have the recommended proportions for a "super ideal" diamond and the ASETs all look good:

• 1.16ct I-VS1 ($8,117): http://highperformancediamonds.com/shop/i/HPD7835/?shop=yes
• 1.08ct H-VS2 ($7,725): http://highperformancediamonds.com/shop/diamonds/HPD8607/?shop=yes
• 1.03ct H-VS2 ($7,367): http://highperformancediamonds.com/shop/diamonds/HPD8793/?shop=yes
• 1.03ct I-VS2 ($7,557): http://highperformancediamonds.com/shop/i/HPD8733/?shop=yes

I'd appreciate views on anything I'm missing and whether you think they are value for money (for comparison, here is a fifth diamond from James Allen which seems to be a bit cheaper: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...rat-i-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-2430901).

My priority is light performance over colour or clarity. I prefer fire over brilliance but would ideally like a balance between the two.

Many thanks!

 

[MissGotRocks]

All of the CBI diamonds will be great performers. I would choose the 1.08 due to the H color and the numbers on the stone - great balance of brilliance and fire! The James Allen stone would be nice as well with a savings but given the choice, I'd go with the superb cutting of the CBI stones and their trade in policy should you ever decide to upgrade the stone.

 

[tyty333]

The cut quality of the JA stone is not up to par with the HPD stones. The HPD stones are cut to a very strict set of standards. Your decision between
the 4 depends on your priorities.

size over color and cost pick the first one
color over size and cost pick the second one
color over size/lowest cost, pick the 3rd stone - ask about the aset image...the photog on it looks a little messed up.
not sure why you would pick this stone over stone 3 (an H) (you can ask them that question)

If I were you I would call them and talk to them about the 4 stones. They may have some insight that could help you make a decision.

 

[whitewave]

You can't go wrong witn HPD

 

[Gide]

Thank you all.

To be honest, the 1.16 CBI is a bit more than I can afford right now. While it would be good to get some more carat for the money, I'd prefer a CBI diamond to the James Allen diamond given CBI's reputation on here and that I will be able to the CBI diamonds in person before buying.

For the other CBI diamonds I guess I'll go with whichever one most catches my eye - is it likely that any non-expert would be able to tell a size difference between 1.03c and 1.08c (or even between 1.03c and 1.16c)?

 

[LLJsmom]

Thank you all.

To be honest, the 1.16 CBI is a bit more than I can afford right now. While it would be good to get some more carat for the money, I'd prefer a CBI diamond to the James Allen diamond given CBI's reputation on here and that I will be able to the CBI diamonds in person before buying.

For the other CBI diamonds I guess I'll go with whichever one most catches my eye - is it likely that any non-expert would be able to tell a size difference between 1.03c and 1.08c (or even between 1.03c and 1.16c)?

By looking at the mm, I think i would be able to tell the difference between the 1.16 and 1.03, if by nothing else, the size. It's all good. Just get a few in your hands and see what you think. I think the HPD stones will blow your socks off. They did mine.