I ask for your expertise on a diamond to choose

[Andreas]

Hello everyone, I ask for your help.
I want to buy an engagement ring and look for a Princess or Radiant diamond.
I have been dealing with the topic for a week and have read and understand a lot, but unfortunately no practical experience how to recognize a diamond that is good value for money and has a great fire. After countless consultations with the respective dealers, I have now selected the following stones.
I would be so grateful if you can tell me your ideas about the stones reg overall performance and especially the fire.. I am happy to accept a suggestion from you which was not within my scope. My stones found:

1) https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-4189500.htm
2) https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.80-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-8032225
3) https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.83-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7829090
4) https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-7884780
5) https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.80-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-7832561
6) https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.73-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7230021

My budget was actually around $ 2500 for the stone.
But I'm also ready to go a little higher. If it's cheaper, that's a good thing. On the one hand I want the stone to be a certain size (0.73-0.9ct) or as big as possible, but I don't want to miss the
wonderful shine and fire. With well known dealers there are the top lines like "a cut above" or "true hearts" or Astor. Unfortunately, with my budget there is only a lower carat number available or none at all.
Hence the attempt to find a beautiful stone with an ideal cut, symmetry and polish. For sure I like to have them in a more white color like E, F, G.My favorite so far
is No:

1) I like that for the ct the dimension is nearby 0.5mm (4,92mmX4.92mmx3.62), so a bit bigger than the other 0.73ct I have listed. + the overall impression on Whiteflash is great to me.

2) Thats the latest one I have looked at and blocked it at JA. Wondering a bit thta with 0.8ct the dimension is nearby similar than 1).

Anyhow, I would appreciate your help ans suggestions on my search. I need to give a feedback to WF and JA until Monday next week.
It would be very nice if you can help me here.

Thank you so much

Andreas from Stuttgart, Germany

 

[Andreas]

I just want to add another option, so 7) (sorry). Please see pictures and measures attached. I'm a bit concerned that the stone has a bit to much color...The stone was placed inside a ring before and was put off View attachment 728164 View attachment 728165 View attachment 728166 View attachment 728167

 

[Andreas]

Hi All, is there anybody who can help ? Deadline is Monday.

Thank you so much

Andreas

 

[tyty333]

1) AGS000 stone which means Ideal light return. Also has idealscope and aset images that show its a nice stone.
2-6) No reports to look at...no idealscope or aset images

My preference for princess cuts under 1 carat are 2 chevrons because the more chevrons you have the smaller the facets get. The
smaller the facets the smaller the flashes (but possibly more). In a sub 1 carat stone I prefer bigger facets.

I see you just added another post. I dont download on my computer so you'll need to capture pictures of whatever the attachments are
and post them. Others may be willing to download them though.

Edit...forgot this picture

 

[tyty333]

Does not look like JA has many to offer with 2 chevrons.

Out of the JA stones you picked I like number 2 (the one you have on hold) and number 4.

 

[tyty333]

Going to throw a wildcard at you (if you're looking for something different). Maybe a little too different .

loose diamonds, radiant cut, 0.91 carat g color vs1 clarity sku 7946339

7946339 - This Radiant Cut 0.91 Carat G Color VS1 Clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[CalliopeCladdagh]

I am not an expert!

From looking at your choices from James Allen I like no 2. the 0.8 E VVS2 the best. It appears, to me, to have broader facets that 'twinkle' more than the other ones which seems more attractive.

 

[OoohShiny]

Going to throw a wildcard at you (if you're looking for something different). Maybe a little too different .

loose diamonds, radiant cut, 0.91 carat g color vs1 clarity sku 7946339

7946339 - This Radiant Cut 0.91 Carat G Color VS1 Clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

An interesting find, looks pretty substantial and chunky!