Is this a good RB diamond?

[gracieloufreebush]

Looking for a round diamond for my mom's engagement ring. Figured I would make a new thread with my diamond options since I've pretty much contacted the main recommended vendors to see what's available.

Do you think this JA diamond would be a good choice? The sales rep said that they don't have it in house so they can't have a gemologist look at it. She added that she is 99% sure that it is eye clean (which is what I'm worried about). She said at that size you wouldn't be able to see anything - true?

I'm waiting to hear back from IDJ. One of their sales reps sent me an option but it did pretty awful on the HCA so I asked for a better option. Surprised they offered one that failed on the HCA.

Anyways, here is the JA diamond:
http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.50-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-186148

 

[JulieN]

JA one looks fine.

 

[gracieloufreebush]

Thanks Julie. Anyone else offer opinion? I'm not good with rounds!

I was looking at this one as well: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.520-i-si1-round-diamond-gia-44294103

 

[JulieN]

That one should be fine, too.

 

[gracieloufreebush]

Well thanks Julie, I appreciate it! We actually decided to go with this stone (http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.432-d-si1-round-diamond-ags-104056657013) that Niel originally recommended. He finally caved and gave up on the half carat when I told him we can get one for a little smaller but awesome quality. Can't wait to get it! And curious to see a D in real life.

 

[heididdl]

good choice

 

[04diamond<3]

I honestly don't like the one from JA it's too dirty IMO. If the largest one from BGD looks anything like the .43 D SI1, then I'd go for that, if not, then I love the .43.