Need Help Choosing Between 3 Diamonds

[djslik]

Here is the third ideal scope image used with the ideal light

 

[djslik]

Here is a second ring that I am considering along with a DiamXray picture.
CARAT: 1.31 CT
COLOR: J
CLARITY: SI1
CUT: GIA Excellent
GIA H&A Inscription
DEPTH: 62.56%
TABLE: 54.33%
CROWN ANGLE: 34.56
PAVILLION ANGLE: 40.65
HCA Score: 1.2
Same price as the 1.29CT F color from Blue Nile above

 

[djslik]

And the third ring I am now considering:
Round Brilliant
$6940.00
1.54 CT
AGS Report
Cut: AGS Ideal 0
Color: AGS 3.0 (J)
Clarity: AGS 4 (SI1) Confirmed Eye Clean
Depth %: 59.8
Table %: 57
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Fluorescence: Neglible
Crown Angle: 34.0
Pavillion Angle: 40.8
Culet: None
HCA: 0.9
Light Return: Excellent
Fire: Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread: Excellent
Falls within both the AGS Ideal and GIA Excellent portion of the chart

 

[Lorelei]

What are the diameter measurements in MM for each please?

 

[djslik]

Date: 4/13/2010 6:19:47 AM
Author: Lorelei
What are the diameter measurements in MM for each please?

Diamond 1 (1.29 CT F SI2):
7.00-7.08 X 4.30 mm
Blue Nile
$6400

Diamond 2 (1.54 CT J SI1):
7.53-7.58 X 4.52 mm
Blue Nile
$7000

Diamond 3 (1.31 CT J SI1):
6.98-7.00 X 4.36 mm
GOG Hearts and Arrows
$6400


I have been reading on the hearts and arrows and it seems like the brilliance, fire, and scintillation is usually very good. Here is how I see these 3 diamonds.

Diamond 1 Pro''s:
F color
Good HCA Score
Very Good Light Return based on ideal scope

Diamond 1 Con''s:
SI2 clarity
Inclusions can be seen by eye but very very difficult unless you have eagle eye vision
Not Heart''s and Arrows
Symmetry not perfect
No lifetime warranty
Not hand picked

Diamond 2 Pro''s:
1.54 CT
Good HCA Score
Graded Ideal by AGS
SI1 Clarity

Diamond 2 Con''s:
J Color
Not defined as Heart''s and Arrows
No lifetime warranty
Not hand picked

Diamond 3 Pro''s:
Hearts and Arrows from GOG
Hand Picked
Gemex Report
ASET report
Hearts and Arrows Picture
Sarin Report
Good HCA Score
Lifetime Warranty
Lifetime Upgrade
Lifetime Buyback

Diamond 3 Con''s:
J Color
Relatively more expensive for the lower color

 

[djslik]

I went ahead and ordered the GOG diamond. The customer service was unbelievable and I had a really good conversation with John. I''m excited to get my ring in tomorrow.

 

[Dreamer_D]

I think you will be very happy with that choice.

 

[yssie]

Can''t wait to see!!

 

[djslik]

Good Old Gold has one the most informative staff I have ever encountered and I was able to speak to John directly which was very nice. I am very impressed with their company and with the fact that you get a hearts and arrows viewer with your purchase. When I opened the box I new instantly that the diamond was cut to a MUCH higher standard than my Blue Nile 1.29CT F SI2. I can''t really explain how much more the GOG diamond sparkled and how much fire it had.

I also noticed that the GOG diamond has much more contrast than the Blue Nile diamond and in certain lighting conditions it seems darker. I also do notice the warmth of the J color versus the F color, but the cut of the J colored GOG diamond negates the color difference.

I had 3 co-workers pick between the 2 and all of them chose the GOG J colored diamond. When I compare the diamonds in direct sun light they both appeared white and the GOG diamond just seemed to sparkle just a bit more.

I am planning on getting the Excel Tiffany Replica found here
http://www.exceldiamonds.com/-Engagement-Rings-5/Solitaire-Diamond-Engagement-Rings-11/Tiffany-Engagement-Rings-640.html

I will post pictures as soon as I can get my camera.