Opinion needed on three diamonds!!

[JB4_CO_BUCK]

I only have the stats for now....working on the pictures:
All are "Blue" AGS-Quad-0's

Two major questions....Does an "I" really look better with a "blue" stone? Is the inclusion in the table of Diamond 2 enough to pass on it? (That is the one I was leaning toward) Thanks in advance everyone!!

Diamond 1:
Carat: 1.026
Color: H
Clarity: SI1
Table %: 57.4
Depth %: 61.0
Crown %: 14.9
Crown Angle: 34.9
Star %: 54.0
Pav Angle: 40.7
Pavillion %: 43.0
Lower Girdle %: 76.0
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Strong Blue
Girdle Min-Max %: 1.2 - 3.3



Diamond 2:
Carat: 1.073
Color: I
Clarity: VS2
Table %: 56.5
Depth %: 61.2
Crown %: 15.1
Crown Angle: 34.8
Star %: 52.0
Pav Angle: 40.8
Pavillion %: 43.1
Lower Girdle %: 76.0
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Strong Blue
Girdle Min-Max %: 1.2 - 3.4







Diamond 3:
Carat: 1.010
Color: I
Clarity: VS1
Table %: 56.9
Depth %: 61.3
Crown %: 15.1
Crown Angle: 34.9
Star %: 51.0
Pav Angle: 40.9
Pavillion %: 43.3
Lower Girdle %: 77.0
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Very Strong Blue
Girdle Min-Max %: 1.1 - 3.6

 

[JB4_CO_BUCK]

------I added the other Idealscope images-----
Two major questions....Does an "I" really look better with a "blue" stone? Is the inclusion in the table of Diamond 2 enough to pass on it? Thanks in advance everyone!!

I am leaning to diamond 1 right now

Diamond 1:
Carat: 1.026
Color: H
Clarity: SI1
Table %: 57.4
Depth %: 61.0
Crown %: 14.9
Crown Angle: 34.9
Star %: 54.0
Pav Angle: 40.7
Pavillion %: 43.0
Lower Girdle %: 76.0
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Strong Blue
Girdle Min-Max %: 1.2 - 3.3





Diamond 2:
Carat: 1.073
Color: I
Clarity: VS2
Table %: 56.5
Depth %: 61.2
Crown %: 15.1
Crown Angle: 34.8
Star %: 52.0
Pav Angle: 40.8
Pavillion %: 43.1
Lower Girdle %: 76.0
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Strong Blue
Girdle Min-Max %: 1.2 - 3.4







Diamond 3:
Carat: 1.010
Color: I
Clarity: VS1
Table %: 56.9
Depth %: 61.3
Crown %: 15.1
Crown Angle: 34.9
Star %: 51.0
Pav Angle: 40.9
Pavillion %: 43.3
Lower Girdle %: 77.0
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: Very Strong Blue
Girdle Min-Max %: 1.1 - 3.6

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Number 2 is the largest (see diameter) and has the middle clarity of the three, so I would probably choose it if they say it is eyeclean. And yes, blue fluorescence is a huge bonus in an I color stone. Although I would ask them if it seems to be a high I color or low.

 

[JB4_CO_BUCK]

Number 2 is the largest (see diameter) and has the middle clarity of the three, so I would probably choose it if they say it is eyeclean. And yes, blue fluorescence is a huge bonus in an I color stone. Although I would ask them if it seems to be a high I color or low.

Diamond 2's face up picture looks clean, although i can slightly see the inclusion when magnified to 10x. I just hate the fact it shows up in the idealscope image.

I'm not an idealscope image expert but all 3 seem like they are very very well cut.

Do you agree?

Also, Diamond 1 actually looks like its clarity could be higher than its listed SI1 rating....can you see enough of the AGS report to see the feather it has on the left side? Its H color is what has me leaning towards it.

The "spread" is not a huge deal to me.....anything around 1 carat will be fine since her ring size is so small at 4.25

 

[Christina...]

I'd want the largest eyeclean stone within my budget. Like you I'd be worried about the inclusion showing up under the table in the IS, but it's been magnified so many times, I Brians word that it was eye clean would be enough for me. Between the three stones, I'd go with either the 1st one or the 2nd. Are you leaning one way or the other? I really don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

 

[JB4_CO_BUCK]

I'd want the largest eyeclean stone within my budget. Like you I'd be worried about the inclusion showing up under the table in the IS, but it's been magnified so many times, I Brians word that it was eye clean would be enough for me. Between the three stones, I'd go with either the 1st one or the 2nd. Are you leaning one way or the other? I really don't think you can go wrong with any of them.

I keep going back and forth between 1 and 2, lol. She really likes the "blue" stones it turns out.

Right now I am leaning to Diamond 1 because of it being an "H," and that darn inclusion showing up in Diamond 2's IS.

I really do think Diamond #1 is a high high "SI1", but still want to see the face up.

I submitted the question about the stones being eye clean and if Diamond #2 is a high or low "I." Just waiting for the response......I think that will sway my decision since all the diamonds are cut so well.

These are all well within budget (we are trying to buy a house as well, so I am pulling back on going crazy on the diamond - but still want the thing to be perfect)

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Believe it or not, we do care about the extra little bit of size! You really can't go by the drawings on the report to judge clarity. I just have a mental thing that I prefer VS2 or above for an engagement ring. Many others do not care, however. H color is nice but the reason I chose #2 was because it won in size and clarity while #1 just won for color.

 

[JB4_CO_BUCK]

Believe it or not, we do care about the extra little bit of size! You really can't go by the drawings on the report to judge clarity. I just have a mental thing that I prefer VS2 or above for an engagement ring. Many others do not care, however. H color is nice but the reason I chose #2 was because it won in size and clarity while #1 just won for color.

Fair enough, lol.

I think the "I" color will most likely look amazing since it has the "strong blue" and it will be in a halo setting as well.

As long as they tell me #2 is eye clean, I think you have persuaded me.

The setting will be a vintage looking halo with 4 half-bezel set melee on the shank with the 5th and last stone down the side being a sapphire. Still working on how the gallery will look under the halo.

 

[Christina...]

I really can't imagine that the VS2 isn't eye clean at this ct weight, so thats the one that I would choose if Brian confirms it. I'm excited for you! It feels like things move quickly once the stone is selected! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished ring! Congrats to both you of you!

 

[JB4_CO_BUCK]

I really can't imagine that the VS2 isn't eye clean at this ct weight, so thats the one that I would choose if Brian confirms it. I'm excited for you! It feels like things move quickly once the stone is selected! I'm looking forward to seeing the finished ring! Congrats to both you of you!

Denise from BGD confirmed its an eye clean high "I" and it is now on hold

I get the quote tomorrow from BGD on the setting.

I have a really good quote from a very very respected local jeweler on the custom setting. They actually insure an outside diamond when setting it, so thats good news.

Anyone feel like telling me the best way to insure the diamond and ring : if I get both from BGD, or separate?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That is great news!

I would encourage you to use BG if the quotes are not too different because we have seen very good quality work come from them. When it is finished, he can write an insurance valuation for you, hopefully. I hope he doesn't use an inflated appraisal because I can't stand to overinsure. If you get them to do the setting, ask about that and tell them you just need a description of the ring and dimaond valued at the amount you paid for insurance purposes. Once they send you that (and you attach a copy of the diamond grading report), you can insure with Jeweler's Mutual.

If someone else sets the diamond, then you can tell them you need an insurance valuation and tell them the exact same thing...you need a description of the ring and diamond with value what you paid for both, etc.

 

[JB4_CO_BUCK]

That is great news!

I would encourage you to use BG if the quotes are not too different because we have seen very good quality work come from them. When it is finished, he can write an insurance valuation for you, hopefully. I hope he doesn't use an inflated appraisal because I can't stand to overinsure. If you get them to do the setting, ask about that and tell them you just need a description of the ring and dimaond valued at the amount you paid for insurance purposes. Once they send you that (and you attach a copy of the diamond grading report), you can insure with Jeweler's Mutual.

If someone else sets the diamond, then you can tell them you need an insurance valuation and tell them the exact same thing...you need a description of the ring and diamond with value what you paid for both, etc.

Thank you for that. The valuation part is what I was fuzzy on.

I planned on using JM, I am just relieved that if I do go with the local place that they insure the diamond when setting it.

If I do that, I will most likely have BGD put the stone in a inexpensive solitaire setting since I might not get the custom setting in time for the proposal in front of the eiffel tower

 

[JB4_CO_BUCK]

Going to be getting my CADs back from BGD soon.

Ill post some pics if anyone is interested

 

[INEEDHELP2]

I would love to see the CAD's when you get them. Like to see diff people's designs.