Need Help WF ACA vs Expert Selection I - J, YG Setting

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I've spent a substantial amount of time researching PS and i'm approaching decision making time for a diamond. Please let me know what you guys think of these diamonds. I have $8500/budget for the diamond that will be set in 18k YG (most likely tacori setting). Any feedback will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, comparison link below.


http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/compare.aspx?idnos=3208296,3186648,3075979

Also, any suggestions of other diamonds is welcomed.

 

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I would call WF and have them pull the diamonds and write you a report. I've dealt with Becca, and she's super helpful.

I like the diamond furthest on the left the best, but the gemologist will be straightforward with you. I'm not sure what all goes into the ACA branded line, and am certainly missing something, but the left-most diamond looks to have ALL the numbers that fall into the parameters allowed in an ACA stone. I wonder why it is not classified as an ACA itself......

Stone 2 and 3 are not listed as eye-clean. I couldn't pick those stones for that reason alone. Stone 2 has an indented natural in the plot. Stone 3 has huge feathers.

 

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Thanks Jeremyledford!

I was also trying to figure out why the 1st stone isn't considered ACA. I've been working with a rep from WF, Brittany who's been fantastic. She made some good recommendations for me yesterday, however I've changed my strategy a bit and am awaiting her callback to provide some alternatives.

I'm essentially looking for the "best" performing diamond in the 1.25 - 1.35 range (I - J) b/c the setting and prongs will be YG. If it's not too much trouble, are you able to provide any recommendations?

 

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If you will consider going smaller, this diamond would be beyond gorgeous, and make anyone melt.

http://highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity-new&id=1089

EDIT: To include a couple more. One is very slightly over your budget.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/search-for-diamonds/#compare

 

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Found another.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/12136/