Help with Diamond up to $10k

[BarthorpeD]

Hey!

I'm looking for a diamond for an engagement ring up to $10,000. I will be flexible for something really special

Specifications:
- Cut: Ideal
- Color: D-G (preferably colorless)
- Clarity: VS2+
- Carat: 0.9+ (I think my budget will struggle to get me a nice 1ct+ meeting other criteria, but my girlfriend has small hands, so...)

I really like this one below. What do people think?

Diamond | 0.920 ct E VVS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4198076

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 0.920 carat E color VVS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4198076

www.whiteflash.com

I know I'd be paying there for more clarity than is needed. I'd love to hear other suggestions.

 

[BarthorpeD]

Upper end of what I could stretch to:

Diamond | 1.034 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4462535

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.034 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4462535

www.whiteflash.com

That crystal sticks out in the picture. Do you think this would ever be noticed? Surface graining is a non-issue?

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Apparently this stone only missed A CUT ABOVE because of imperfect hearts.

Diamond | 1.016 ct G VS2 Expert Selection Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 3331939

This fabulous 1.016 carat Round Ideal cut diamond has a clarity grade of VS2 and color grade of G.It is an excellent choice for engagement rings. | 3331939

www.whiteflash.com

Lots of blue between the arrows though on the ASET. Is this a sign of bad (or, less good) proportions?

Any haziness from likely from those clouds?

 

[DejaWiz]

Welcome to PriceScope, BarthorpeD!
I think you're on the right track with looking at F VS2 for colorless and high clarity for the carat mark...that combo is usually a great jumping-off point.

Diamond | 1.107 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4432200

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.107 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4432200

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.024 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4409484

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.024 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4409484

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.028 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4466361

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.028 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4466361

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.034 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4462535

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.034 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4462535

www.whiteflash.com

 

[BarthorpeD]

Welcome to PriceScope, BarthorpeD!
I think you're on the right track with looking at F VS2 for colorless and high clarity for the carat mark...that combo is usually a great jumping-off point.

Diamond | 1.107 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4432200

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.107 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4432200

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.024 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4409484

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.024 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4409484

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.028 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4466361

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.028 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4466361

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.034 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4462535

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.034 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4462535

www.whiteflash.com

Great!

Posted in no particular order of preference, right?

I read about clouds making diamonds milky. Is there anyway of knowing from the photos & videos or is it a case of order and see? I'm thinking about the 1.016 G VS2 and 1.107 F VS2 as examples.

 

[DejaWiz]

Great!

Posted in no particular order of preference, right?

I read about clouds making diamonds milky. Is there anyway of knowing from the photos & videos or is it a case of order and see? I'm thinking about the 1.016 G VS2 and 1.107 F VS2 as examples.

Correct...no order of preference.

Great thing about WF is their amazing customer service: once you narrow it down to three/four/five options, feel free to reach out to them and ask for a side-by-side comparison video and photo set. They will also check the clouds (and any other inclusions) that you are wanting to know about.
Lots of folks do this...plenty also post the comparison shots here to get further opinions (or to show off those immaculate WF diamonds that many of us love seeing haha).

 

[Kim N]

I like the 1.024 that DejaWiz posted. And these, which look quite clean.

Diamond | 1.030 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4460748

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.030 carat G color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4460748

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.084 ct G SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4443690

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.084 carat G color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4443690

www.whiteflash.com

 

[BarthorpeD]

I like the 1.024 that DejaWiz posted. And these, which look quite clean.

Diamond | 1.030 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4460748

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.030 carat G color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4460748

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.084 ct G SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4443690

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.084 carat G color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4443690

www.whiteflash.com

Thank you !

I like that 1.084 G SI1. Given this is an ACA stone, and my understanding is they check for clarity issues, would you have any issue with clouds being the grade setter for an SI1? I do note the reply from @DejaWiz previously on getting WF to check.


I stumbled upon this too:

1.18 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 1.18 carat G color si1 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

Any preference?

They have very similar cut proportions (maybe with the exception of the girdle) it seems. The James Allen is slightly larger (not the main factor), but more included?

 

[DejaWiz]

How far can you stretch your budget?

1.16 Carat round diamond

This 1.16 carat round diamond G color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

Diamond | 1.110 ct E VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4466364

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.110 carat E color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4466364

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.13 ct F VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4355239

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.13 carat F color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). | 4355239

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.186 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4445437

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.186 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4445437

www.whiteflash.com

 

[BarthorpeD]

How far can you stretch your budget?

1.16 Carat round diamond

This 1.16 carat round diamond G color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

Diamond | 1.110 ct E VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4466364

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.110 carat E color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4466364

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.13 ct F VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4355239

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.13 carat F color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). | 4355239

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 1.186 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4445437

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.186 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4445437

www.whiteflash.com

I love all of these. Probably out of budget though if I'm honest with myself.

My budget started lower ($7500 originally). So I've already shifted. I should avoid going out of control. It would be great to find something below budget - the big question is where to compromise.

Thanks

 

[DejaWiz]

I love all of these. Probably out of budget though if I'm honest with myself.

My budget started lower ($7500 originally). So I've already shifted. I should avoid going out of control. It would be great to find something below budget - the big question is where to compromise.

Thanks

Understandable...you still have a healthy budget and there are plenty of great ACAs to choose from!

 

[WDWDiamond]

1.046 G VS2 Signature Round

Buy diamonds online - AGS graded 1.046 carat G VS2 Round super ideal cut Black By Brian Gavin Diamond. Lifetime Upgrade Policy!

www.briangavindiamonds.com

BGD is currently running a promotional discount on their diamonds. With that discount it brings the cost of this diamond under $10k.

 

[Kim N]

Thank you !

I like that 1.084 G SI1. Given this is an ACA stone, and my understanding is they check for clarity issues, would you have any issue with clouds being the grade setter for an SI1? I do note the reply from @DejaWiz previously on getting WF to check.

After looking at the photo and videos again, I don't see any transparency issues, but definitely ask WF to double-check if you're seriously considering it.

Any preference?

They have very similar cut proportions (maybe with the exception of the girdle) it seems. The James Allen is slightly larger (not the main factor), but more included?

The James Allen stone is beautifully cut, but it does look more included under the table than the 1.084. I also find Whiteflash's upgrade policy much more generous. In that larger size range, with similar inclusions, I would prefer this one.

Diamond | 1.244 ct G SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4460750

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.244 carat G color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4460750

www.whiteflash.com

 

[BarthorpeD]

1.046 G VS2 Signature Round

Buy diamonds online - AGS graded 1.046 carat G VS2 Round super ideal cut Black By Brian Gavin Diamond. Lifetime Upgrade Policy!

www.briangavindiamonds.com

BGD is currently running a promotional discount on their diamonds. With that discount it brings the cost of this diamond under $10k.

Perhaps (almost certainly) I've made a rushed decision, but I've purchased this one!

Despite what looks like a large crystal, I don't know...it just didn't bother me so much. I just had a good feeling about it.

Thank you all again! Very sickening seeing this much money disappear, but all very exciting!

I want to buy a setting locally to make sure we have some relationship with a jeweller for adjustments, cleaning etc. Time to start that search I suppose!

1.046 G VS2 Signature Round

Buy diamonds online - AGS graded 1.046 carat G VS2 Round super ideal cut Black By Brian Gavin Diamond. Lifetime Upgrade Policy!

www.briangavindiamonds.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Perhaps (almost certainly) I've made a rushed decision, but I've purchased this one!

Despite what looks like a large crystal, I don't know...it just didn't bother me so much. I just had a good feeling about it.

Thank you all again! Very sickening seeing this much money disappear, but all very exciting!

I want to buy a setting locally to make sure we have some relationship with a jeweller for adjustments, cleaning etc. Time to start that search I suppose!

1.046 G VS2 Signature Round

Buy diamonds online - AGS graded 1.046 carat G VS2 Round super ideal cut Black By Brian Gavin Diamond. Lifetime Upgrade Policy!

www.briangavindiamonds.com

Congrats! You made a fantastic choice!

 

[Kim N]

Perhaps (almost certainly) I've made a rushed decision, but I've purchased this one!

Despite what looks like a large crystal, I don't know...it just didn't bother me so much. I just had a good feeling about it.

Thank you all again! Very sickening seeing this much money disappear, but all very exciting!

I want to buy a setting locally to make sure we have some relationship with a jeweller for adjustments, cleaning etc. Time to start that search I suppose!

1.046 G VS2 Signature Round

Buy diamonds online - AGS graded 1.046 carat G VS2 Round super ideal cut Black By Brian Gavin Diamond. Lifetime Upgrade Policy!

www.briangavindiamonds.com

Beautiful diamond! I think you'll be blown away by the sparkle.