Narrowing down the choices

[taedc2]

Like many others, here I am, a first-timer, sheepishly asking for opinions from others. I have read almost all of the valuable information on this website, what a help it has been. Now it''s time to start making some decisions, so I thought I''d ask others .02.

I''m looking at over one caret, no less than G color and VS2. If possible I would like to find an ideal cut with excellent polish and symmetry. I have talked to a couple of jewelers and have read on here about the benefits of going to SI1, but I think I have decided against that route. I would prefer AGS or GIA certified.

This first link is a selection of A Cut Above H & A''s from Whiteflash that was suggested to me. I was impressed by all four diamonds, unfortunately, I think they are just a little bit more than what I am going to want to pay.

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Compare_Diamonds.aspx?idnos=54077,54084,179742,179760

Next are two follow-up suggestions from WF:

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-50566.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-283297.htm

And here are some selections from BN that I looked at this morning.

http://www.bluenile.com/diamond_comparison.asp?track=dc_interactive_footer

I realize this is quite a large assortment. I want to make sure I''m not overlooking important details in my search.

Thanks!

Travis

 

[Regular Guy]

Travis,

A quick confirmation...without too much digging...I can confirm those 2 from WF would be easy to recommend.

I can''t, however, pull up your BN link.

Regards, and best wishes,

 

[taedc2]

Here''s one from BN that wouldn''t link:

http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?track=diamond_comparison&elem=img&pid=LD01055001&filter_id=0

 

[taedc2]

Oops...and here:

http://www.bluenile.com/diamonds_details.asp?track=diamond_comparison&elem=img&pid=LD00314642&filter_id=0