Need help picking one.

[Vinvega72]

Hi,
My girlfriend wants something 1 carat max preferably slightly less. Her main criteria is princess and extra sparkle. I am looking to stay around an H and VS2. I have narrowed to the following unless someone can direct me towards something better.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2988894.htm
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-277392


Or possibly this solasfera which is listed with having a feather which doesnt sound good but I am not sure.
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12048/

thanks

 

[tyty333]

You need to get an aset image on the JA stone.

Normally I like a solasferas but that one has 2 corners with issues. Enough to make me stay away when you have other good
options.

The WF ACA is beautiful...the JA looks like it could be a really nice stone too. Does one of these vendors have a setting that
you really love?

Get the aset and post it so we can do a better comparison.

 

[Vinvega72]

There isnt a particular setting that I am set on. I was debating just getting the stone and then finding a setting locally even though it might be a couple bucks more. I will see if I can get the ASET of the JA and then post for review. thanks for the help

 

[diamondseeker2006]

There isnt a particular setting that I am set on. I was debating just getting the stone and then finding a setting locally even though it might be a couple bucks more. I will see if I can get the ASET of the JA and then post for review. thanks for the help

All three appear to be excellent diamonds. I would strongly advice getting the setting from the diamond vendor. There is risk in setting any stone, but especially princess cuts with those corners. You are much better off getting the diamond vendor to set the stone so they are taking the risk. In addition, local jewelers are resentful when people come in to set diamonds bought from internet vendors. I'd save myself the hassle, personally.

 

[Vinvega72]

That's a good point I will just get the setting at he same time to be safe.

I got the ASET from JA for the stone.
Here are the two stones again. Any opinions or recommendations on which one to go with?

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2988894.htm
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-277392

 

[Vinvega72]

Bump, really could use some help thx

 

[E B]

My hesitation with the James Allen diamond would be the cloud right on the table, toward the middle. Is it eye-clean?

The WF diamond looks really nice, I'd just check with them tomorrow about the feathers in the bottom right (?) corner.