Help selecting a round brilliant

[toade]

Ok, I'm getting ready to pull the trigger. I originally was looking for super-ideals, but after reading some of your excellent posts, I've decided to give a little of that up, and go for a little better value, allowing me to get a little better size.

Ideally I'd love to spend between $6000-7000 and get a 1.2-1.3CT, G-I, si1 with well-balanced near-super-ideal performance.

I've come across a couple and wanted to get your opinions. I know ED has been ruffling a few feathers lately, and I will keep that in mind, but please let me know what you think of these stones:

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R130-EXU3CE
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R120-99DAUZ
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6373558-1.16-carat-Round-diamond-I-color-SI1-clarity.aspx
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-6337382-1.27-carat-Round-diamond-H-color-SI1-clarity.aspx

Of course anymore that you want to nominate would be greatly appreciated!

 

[dveeg]

Is the Enchanted site down?

 

[toade]

Working right now.

 

[bbmustang]

It was down earlier

 

[toade]

Gypsy? Diamondseeker??? Help!

 

[toade]

Shameless bump... anyone?

 

[dveeg]

Have you used the search tool on here? There are many diamonds that come up within your criteria. Can you elaborate as to why you chose the four that you did? That will help me (and potentially others) with direction.

Personally, I chose to stay in the G-H range. From my (limited) experience I can start to see some tinting at I. This is dependent on a lot of variables (angle, where you are looking at it, etc), so no intention to downplay your original criteria. Have you compared the color differences in person?

 

[toade]

I've definitely used the search tool. Through my searches these are four that i found that fit in my budget and criteria that i listed in the original post. The ones i listed seemed to have good symmetry and good HCA scores. I'm not good enough at reading angles and ASETs, so was hoping for some help.

I am comfortable with an I color, as it will go in a setting that hides the side.

Hope that helps.