James Allen picture clarity or bad diamond?

[Beyar90]

I've found a diamond on James Allen which seems to have good proportions and HCA score of 1.5. However, visibly it looks quite dull. Do you think this is due to the lighting/camera setup/diamond cleanliness? Or should I steer clear of this stone?
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2422415

Here is another stone that is similar, but as you can see, it seems much more brilliant (HCA 1.2):
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3260584

and another (HCA 2.4):
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3188255

Which of these do you think are the best? The James Allen rep said they would still go for the first one because of proportions and that it is probably just the camera setup but that they can't know for sure unless I see it in person.
What makes it even more confusing is this next one is the worst proportions (HCA 4.0) but looks the best and is also the most expensive of the bunch:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3244228

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[tyty333]

I've found a diamond on James Allen which seems to have good proportions and HCA score of 1.5. However, visibly it looks quite dull. Do you think this is due to the lighting/camera setup/diamond cleanliness? Or should I steer clear of this stone?
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2422415
It looks fine but ask JA if the twinning wisp are causing any issues (its the grade making inclusion but it is a VS2 so should be ok).


Here is another stone that is similar, but as you can see, it seems much more brilliant (HCA 1.2):
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3260584
Not really mind clean enough for me but probably eye-clean at this size. Did you ask JA?

and another (HCA 2.4):
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3188255
Ask if you can get an idealscope on this stone...its probably fine.

Which of these do you think are the best? The James Allen rep said they would still go for the first one because of proportions and that it is probably just the camera setup but that they can't know for sure unless I see it in person.
What makes it even more confusing is this next one is the worst proportions (HCA 4.0) but looks the best and is also the most expensive of the bunch:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3244228
This one is being hit by a strong light source thats why it looks "the best" but in lower light it may act different.

I would ask for idealscopes on the first 3. See if they can get them for you. Post whatever you can get. I like the first one too.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Beyar90]

Thanks tyty for your feedback.

Actually, before I reach out for idealscopes, I want your opinion on something. I was browsing K color due to the lower price range; however, do you think this color would contrast too much in a 3 stone setting that has G/H side stones (in yellow gold)? I'm wondering if I should bump up to J or even I to be safe in order to avoid it contrasting too much with the accents.