J VVS2 H&A vs H VS2

[Cloud00]

Hi All. My last post didn't get any replies and I really need to decide between these two diamonds ASAP. I have to compromise, but which one do I choose?

Diamond 1 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1515894.asp

Carat Weight: 0.92
Cut: Excellent
Color: H
Clarity: VS2
HCA: 0.8

Attached is the idealscope.

Diamond 2 http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1493066.asp

Carat Weight: 0.90
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: J
Clarity: VVS2
HCA: 1.0

 

[ecf8503]

Which diamond is the idealscope for? Whichever it is it looks good.

 

[MissGotRocks]

The cut on the J VVS2 looks better to me. However, I would rather have the H color and would not want to pay for VVS2 clarity.

Can you look for a stone somewhere in the midrange of these two? I like the H VS2 combo in a well cut stone.

 

[milton333]

You can likely drop to SI1 clarity in that size.

 

[ariel144]

these two H&A I SI 1 in your budget? I like the 2nd one best but it costs a little more. I think you could find a 1 c for what the J VVS would cost.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1520644.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1522534.asp

 

[Cloud00]

The idealscope posted is for Diamond 1. Thank you for responding Ecf8503!

 

[Cloud00]

Thank you all for posting. My budget is only $4,800. I think I like the H color better, but are hearts and arrows that much nicer??

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Thank you all for posting. My budget is only $4,800. I think I like the H color better, but are hearts and arrows that much nicer??

That H stone is great!!!! Absolutely get it over the J VVVS! Much better color! I am so sorry I missed your other post! (And I wouldn't drop to SI1 because this H VS2 is better!)

No, you probably could not even tell it apart from a H&A stone. It has great numbers and is a very desirable size just under a carat!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Apparently that idealscope image above is of the H and I think it confused people that it was placed below the description of the J. If it is the H, the stone is outstanding. I wouldn't even consider another stone because you have found a winner!!!

 

[Cloud00]

Thanks so much diamondseeker! The idealscope posted is indeed of the H. I didn't know how to upload an image of the J. So, I just provided the link to the idealscope.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Thanks so much diamondseeker! The idealscope posted is indeed of the H. I didn't know how to upload an image of the J. So, I just provided the link to the idealscope.

Please come back and show us pictures of the ring!

 

[Cloud00]

Will do!

 

[Cloud00]

Thank you all for your advice!! It's small, but beautiful!

 

[brellymom]

It's absolutely beautiful - great choice!

 

[CharmedOne]

Re: J VVS2 H&A vs H VS2

Very pretty! Congrats

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It is not small at all! But it IS gorgeous!!! I am so happy for you!

 

[Cloud00]

Aww! Thank you all for your compliments!!!

Thanks Diamondseeker2006, you are very kind!

 

[kindred]

I agree that it is not small! But it is beautiful. Congrats!

 

[John287]

Re: J VVS2 H&A vs H VS2

Looks bigger than a carat. Nice!

 

[Laila619]

Doesn't look small to me at all! Gorgeous, classic ring!

 

[DiamondAdvisor]

That rock looks massive! The clean (and thin) setting certain adds to the size! Good choice!

Congrats