Need princess cut diamond expert! Diamond comparison.

[staylor]

I'm looking at 2 different diamonds. Need any opinions on what one is better or recommendations on any other ones.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1498399.asp
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-617013.htm

They are both roughly same price.

Was also leaning towards this setting.
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/rounded-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-563.htm

She is looking for something flashy that people will notice. Opinions? Recommendations?

Thanks

 

[stone-cold11]

Post the ASET image from JA if you got it. Else I would go with the WF stone.

 

[Enerchi]

No expert, but I do love my princess 3 stone... between those 2 options, WF all the way. Slightly smaller but ideal cut, you can view the aset (looks good) and if it were me (and its not, so this is totally unsolicited!!!) I'd prefer a simpler setting where the diamond stood out more, instead of being lost in too much pave.

This is the setting I'd suggest:
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/inara-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-by-vatche-1653.htm

 

[jstarfireb]

I'd choose the WF stone hands down. I can tell from the photo that the JA one will not have the same cut quality as the WF one. You can get an ASET if you like, but there's a lot of leakage/obstruction in the JA stone creating a pattern that isn't visually pleasing. You can find fantastic stones at JA, but this isn't it.

The only reservation I have about the WF stone is that it faces up a bit small for a 1ct princess. For the price, I think I'd prefer this one which reaches almost 5.5mm square and is slightly <1ct: http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2790087.htm

 

[Christina...]

I agree with the others, I prefer the WF stone. And since you are leaning toward a setting from them it would make sense to have them set the stone as well. Many insurance companies won't cover the diamond while it is being set, and most jewelers will not take responsibility for setting a stone that they didn't sell, so it's a good idea to purchase the stone and setting from the same vendor. JM however will cover the stone while it is being mounted, they are the only ones to my knowledge though that will.

edit: she will have to wear a spacer between her ering and wedding ring with the setting you chose to prevent damage. Just something to consider.

 

[staylor]

Thanks for the replies, i appreciate them. I have a few diamonds i think i narrowed it down to, i would like suggestions.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-617013.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2287345.htm

Also will i need a spacer with this wedding set?
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/wedding-sets/rounded-pave-diamond-wedding-set-1481.htm

Any different suggestions?

 

[GirlyGirl]

Also will i need a spacer with this wedding set?
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/wedding-sets/rounded-pave-diamond-wedding-set-1481.htm

Any different suggestions?

Have you look at Gabriel & Co? Lots of flashy settings at a great price.
http://www.gabrielny.com/engaged/styles/engaged?default_head_shape=PR&per_page=72

From WF,
http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/diamond-settings/caroline-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-for-princess-cut-diamonds-by-vatche-395.htm
I am sure they can get the matching band from Vatche,
http://www.dvatche.com/index.php?page=collection&catID=2,16&id=60

I really like the set you are considering. It is flashy and classy. Ask WF if you would need a spacer.