Help me find 3 diamonds

[beezygal]

My parents want to buy me a pair of diamond studs and a diamond pendant as my wedding present. They love how sparkly my engagement ring is. It's a 1.007 ct AGS000 H&A diamond. Thank you everyone for picking it out for me back in March. I cannot thank you guys enough.

I decided to go back to the place where we got our diamond. The pricing is pretty much the same as online. At least we get to see the diamonds in person. The prices are in CDN. I know it's hard to pick based on those numbers. I will ask for the certs for the one I'm intersted in.

Round Diamond studs:
1. 0.51ct with a .53ct I Color, VS 2 Clarity AGS 000 Hearts & Arrows diamonds $3240

2. 0.50ct with a .50ct G Color, Si 1 Clarity AGS 000 Hearts & Arrows diamonds $3191

3. 0.51ct with a .51ct H Color, VS 2 Clarity AGS 000 Hearts & Arrows diamonds $3487

I like 1 and 3 based on the color/clarity. I'm not sure about the SI1 in 2. I am very sensitive to clarity.

Cushion diamond for pendant: (all Hearts & Arrows)
1. 0.68ct H Color, VVS 1 Clarity graded by GIA with VG polish and VG Symmetry measuring 4.9x4.89mm $3067

2. 0.76ct I Color, VS 1 Clarity graded by GIA with EX polish and VG Symmetry measuring 5.05x5.06mm $3209

3. 0.70ct I Color, VS 1 Clarity graded by AGS with Ideal Cut, Ideal Polish, Ideal Symmetry measuring 5.03x5.02mm $3098

4. 0.82ct E Color, Si 1 Clarity graded by AGS with Ideal Cut, Ideal Polish, Ideal Symmetry measuring 5.26x5.26mm $4280

I don't think I need VVS1 or E color. I don't know if I want a cushion H&A or a round H&A yet. Do they sparkle just as much? I want it in a halo setting. The guy said cushion H&A's are limited and more expensive. I am not familar with H&A cushions at all. What do you guys think based on the measurements, polish and symmetry? ( I know I need to see the certs and the H&A to make the final decision)

 

[slg47]

hey beezy-maybe you should ask the vendor to pick stones that match? SI1 should be OK for earrings, and since you are local you can examine the stones up close to see if you like it?

The square H&As definitely sparkle a lot (I have one in my ering) but again, why not go in person to see them? I think that's the best advice, see what you like in person

 

[beezygal]

slg: you are one of the reasons why I want a cushion H&A diamond. I LOVE your cushion!!! That's why I want a cushion H&A too!