Help me choose the diamond

[xangxi]

hi, need help selecting the correct diamond. Part of the consideration is whether to get from a jeweler locally or importing from USA.

AGS or GIA?

1.
http://www.vivodiamonds.com/rt/signature_diamonds.php?id=220227
0.531ct E VS1 AGS
Wire price SGD$3,365 + 7%GST = SGD$3,600

2.
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8354/
0.52ct E VS1 GIA
Wire price US$2,688 + 7%GST + Shipping Charges = SGD$3,810

3.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamond-2566186.htm
0.505ct E VVS2 AGS
Wire price US$2,710 + 7%GST + Shipping Charges = SGD$3,840

I appreciate your input. Thanks !!!

 

[marcy]

I would go with #1. It's the biggest of the 3 diamonds, has an AGS000 platinum report and will cost you the least amount. I think it will be a gorgeous diamond for you.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Obviously I am not familiar with that vendor or their return or trade-up policies, but since the diamond has the AGS report and all the images, I'd say that would make the most sense if that is where you live.

 

[slg47]

definitely the first one...it is the largest and least expensive. plus it looks great!

 

[stone-cold11]

Do you need a VS1 and better?

For eye-clean purposes, most SI1 are at that size.

 

[0-0-0]

Ditto.

From Vivo I would probably consider the F VS2 as well: http://www.vivodiamonds.com/rt/signature_diamonds.php?id=218500

Can you go see them in person?

 

[xangxi]

Thanks for all the replies. Yes I can view the stone physically at their store, and might pick out a few VS2 as well while I'm there.

Should I be concerned about the 49% star facet length? Is it regarded as too short?

 

[0-0-0]

It's on the shorter end relative to the numbers commonly seen in the branded stones from WF/BGD, but since you can see the stones in person just go with your own preferences. The 0.520 CT F VS2 has numbers more commonly seen in the branded stones from WF/BGD, so it should serve as a good comparison.