In search of a 1.2-1.3 Carat Round H&A Diamond

[heihei3160]

Diamond rookie here. I'm in the search for a diamond in the 1.2-1.3 Carat range, with as good as possible ratings on all 4 C's. Budget of $15K, hopefully a little less. thanks.

1.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3735104.htm

2.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3735108.htm

3.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3702266.htm

4.
http://black.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond-details/bkags-104089113011

Thoughts on this one? Anyone have any other suggestions that I could take a look at?

Much appreciated.

 

[tyty333]

Very nice stones...is there a reason you're so high on the color chart? Most people dont see any color in a well cut G(especially a
super ideal branded stone ). You could save yourself some money or you could go larger if you wanted.

My choice out of the ones you posted would be this one. It hits the 7mm mark and will be eye-clean without having to pay the
extra for the VVS clarity.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3702266.htm and if I wanted to say myself a little bit of
money I would go with this one below...it's not that much smaller. Seriously, it's impossible to pick a "bad" ACA so you just have to decide
what your priorities are (size/save a little $/?). Its hard for us to know what your priorities are...unless you want to give us some
more info.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3735108.htm

 

[sj11041990]

Those are some lovely choices!!

I'm not sure if you have made your mind up yet but I would give http://www.diamondjewelryunited.com a good look. Especially on the budget part. I bought my wifes engagement ring from there and we were very happy.

Hope this helps!

Good luck!

 

[heihei3160]

Hi tyty

Thanks for your reply, the 1.315ct one is just below my budget
i checked the HCA score its below 2.0, but when i look at the table under ASET, middle is not in green. May i ask if there is any problem with this? any light leakage

 

[newjourney]

All of those choices are fantastic. No leakage.

The color variation you're referring to is due to table light reflection via the pavilion angle.
More details here: http://www.whiteflash.com/about-diamonds/diamond-education/aset---table-reflection-whiteflash-1420.htm