Help--diamond selection crisis

[tluong]

I need help selecting a diamond - what is better?
VVS1 J vs VS1 E-G?
..what would be a better choice in quality and/or price...my vendors are giving conflicting info (one says the 1st is better) and the other says the 2nd is better. I am so confused. Thanks. TRACY

 

[Bella_mezzo]

We need info on the cut quality and the shape to give you any advice. Are they certified by GIA, AGS, EGL, uncertified...?

 

[stone-cold11]

Of course, they are trying to sell their stone. Which lab graded these stones, the report number and carat weight?

 

[tyty333]

Date: 1/14/2010 11:04:59 AM
Author:tluong
I need help selecting a diamond - what is better?
VVS1 J vs VS1 E-G?
..what would be a better choice in quality and/or price...my vendors are giving conflicting info (one says the 1st is better) and the other says the 2nd is better. I am so confused. Thanks. TRACY

Really, I think most of us would consider VVS1 overkill. I think a well-cut G/VS1 would do the job.

 

[Bliss]

Size matters, too. A smaller J will look whiter than a large J, which will show color more. It seems you have great choices there but like the other expert posters said, they need more info to be more helpful.

 

[Hest88]

I suggest you go up to the top of the page and read some of the items under "Knowledge." It will give you a better grounding in what you''re facing.