Help with first pair of diamond studs

[sdgirl]

Hello helpful diamond folks! I'm new here and ready to buy my first pair of studs. In a perfect world they would be 1.2 tcw, H, VS2 and ACA from Whiteflash. But that won't happen with my $4,500 budget. I would have to go down to 1 carat and SI-1 to get the ACAs. I found this pair on Blue Nile that look pretty good but I'm wary of their "ideal" cut (as many of you seem to be on the boards). Below are the stats. Is it worth going smaller and lower in clarity with Whiteflash for closer to $4,000 or would this Blue Nile pair give me everything I want for $4,300?? If I get the 1.2 size I doubt I would need to trade up later for my everyday pair. Thanks for helping a newbie out

Diamond #1
0.6
HCA score: 1.0 (crown angle 34 and pavilion is 40.
Measurements: 5.45 x 5.48 x 3.34 mm
Carat weight 0.60
Shape Round
Cut: Ideal
Color: H
Clarity: VS2
Length/width ratio 1.01
Depth % 61.2%
Table % 56.0%
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Girdle Thin to Medium, Faceted
Culet None
Fluorescence None
Measurements 5.45 x 5.48 x 3.34 mm

Diamond #2
0.6
HCA score: 0.9 (crown angle: 34/pavilion: 40.
Cut Ideal
Color H
Clarity VS2
Length/width ratio 1.01
Depth % 61.1%
Table % 56.0%
Polish Excellent
Symmetry Excellent
Girdle Thin to Medium, Faceted
Culet None
Fluorescence None
Measurements 5.43 x 5.46 x 3.33 mm

 

[tyty333]

The numbers on the stones look good. BN has a good return policy so if the arent what you were expecting you can return
them. BN does not do idealscope images.

 

[chrono]

Have you considered going with Whiteflash's preset studs or selecting their Expert Selection instead?

 

[sdgirl]

Thank you both! I took a chance and ordered the Blue Nile studs. If they don't blow me away I'll return them and continue searching for a pair at Whiteflash. I was considering going with Expert Selection but the 1.2 pair that fit my budget seemed too included.