Help evaluating 1ct, ~G, VS2/SL1

[iammarrk]

Hi everyone. I'm new here, but would love your help. The more I read and learn, the harder this gets! Can you guys please lend your opinions?

I'm looking for an engagement stone - 1ct, ~G, eye clean, great cut. Here are some stones I have been looking at:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...s2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2519506?a_aid=pd
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3802924.htm
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...35?a_aid=GrayMatter#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/0/

Appreciate any advice!

 

[ac117]

They're all nice, but I'd actually choose this one if I were you:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3788905.htm

Gets you a G VS2, definitely eye clean, same size (look at dimensions), same price as JA and BG and a great upgrade policy!

 

[iammarrk]

Thank you! Any comments about the comparative light performance of these stones? Also, ac117, where did you find that beautiful setting? It's exactly what my GF wants.

 

[ac117]

Performance wise, WF/BG stones should be very comparable - the numbers are really similar. Hard to tell with the JA stone since it's GIA graded and they round their numbers but I don't think you'd see a huge difference.

Thank you for the compliment! My setting originally is from BN and held a 1.8 stone in 4 prongs, but when I upgraded to my 3.24 last year, IDJ also modified my setting to fit the beautiful Tiffany-style 6 prong head I know have. Not sure if you're looking for 4 or 6 prongs, but here are a few similar settings:
https://www.whiteflash.com/engageme...eek-line-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-422.htm
http://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=2,15&startRow=102&id=190&alt=1
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/e...tones/4-prong-sleek-micro-pave-platinum-5472p
https://www.whiteflash.com/engageme...-french-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-2821.htm