need help selecting a diamond

[van2012]

Hello,

I'm fairly new here, but I've been doing some research for an engagement ring. I'm looking for a stone in the 0.8 - 0.9 carat range and around $7000. I have picked this setting: Platinum Legato Sleek Line Pave (http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/legato-sleek-line-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-1120.htm) - I love this setting!

I'm looking at these hearts and arrows diamonds:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2803958.htm
0.814 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE
HCA 1.6

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2813903.htm
0.817 ct H VS2 A CUT ABOVE
HCA 1.9

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2812716.htm
0.818 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE
HCA 1.5

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2792430.htm
0.83 ct H VS2 A CUT ABOVE
HCA 1.4

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2792454.htm
0.837 ct G VS2 Expert Selection
HCA 1.9

Any suggestions or recommendations on the above stones or any others I should consider? Also, the last one is ES not ACA - I'm assuming there shouldn't be too much difference between those?

Thanks for the help!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Well you are doing a wonderful job so far!!!

I also love the Legato Sleekline setting! Excellent stone choices as well, but I prefer the .81 G VS2 ACA since it is only about $300 or so more than the H stones.

(Incidentally, the HCA is not necessary for AGS Ideal cut stones since they are evaluated for light performance by AGS.)

 

[van2012]

Oh, didn't know that about the HCA for the ideal stones - thanks for the info.

 

[Niel]

I'd probably pick the .83 H but you really can't go wrong with an ACA stone
Your ring will be beautiful!

 

[m-2-b]

I like the 0.818 G VS-2 ACA the best! Good luck w/ your selection!

 

[van2012]

Thanks for the replies!

I have ordered the Legato Sleek Line Pave with the 0.818 G VS2 ACA diamond.

 

[van2012]

Pictures sent by WF. Can't wait to pick it up!

 

[Niel]

love love love it