Opinions on .9 Round Diamond needed!

[dwolkens]

Hi everyone,

I found a diamond that I am very close to purchasing (from Blue Nile), but I wanted to to my due diligence before signing the dotted line (Roughly $4600). I'd love your help/opinions/assistance/guidance!

Here are the quick specs:

Carat: 0.9
Cut: Ideal (GIA report shows Excellent...not sure what the difference is?)
Clarity:VS2 (Spoke with Blue Nile, and there areno inclusions on the table)
Color: G
Polish/Symmetry: Excellent/Excellent
Fluorescence: Strong Blue (spoke with Blue Nile, there is no haziness/cloudiness)
6.13 - 6.17 x 3.86 mm
6.13 - 6.17 x 3.86 mm

GIA Report:

http://www.gia.edu/cs/Satellite?reportno=2166232729&childpagename=GIA%2FPage%2FReportCheck&pagename=GIA%2FDispatcher&c=Page&cid=1355954554547

When looking at diamonds/specs, I feel as though there are SO many characteristics to look at (i.e. polish, symmetry, fluorescence, angles, percentages, characteristics, etc.....) , and no matter how good some specs look, there are always people/competitors who find some other specification to focus on why not to go with that particular diamond. I by no means am looking for a perfect diamond, but I am wanting something close to a carat, that gives the best color return/clarity/brilliance for my $$$.

Any opinions/suggestions/advice are welcome!

Thanks everyone!

 

[JulieN]

Good thing you posted. pass on that one!

 

[ecf8503]

Yikes - scores a big fat 5 on the HCA! You can do much better.

 

[dwolkens]

Thanks for the responses! I don't understand how this is possible, given it is ideal cut, excellent polish/symmetry, and the cut/clarity levels???

 

[LoveLikeCrazy]

GIA has a wide range of diamonds that fit into XXX category. Some are beautiful, some are dogs.

 

[dwolkens]

Ah ok.

So here's another one they have with the exact same specs/price (4 C's), but it got a score of 2.5.

http://www.gia.edu/cs/Satellite?pagename=GST%2FDispatcher&childpagename=GIA%2FPage%2FReportCheck&c=Page&cid=1355954554547&reportno=1167503265

Based on what this is saying, would you go with option 2? Why is there such a difference?

 

[RockyRacoon]

Here are some nice options, all within your price range:


.9ct, H, SI1 (my favorite of these)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11717/

.9ct, J, VS2
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11338/

1.16ct, L, VS2 (only consider this stone if you KNOW the recipient enjoys lower-colors)
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.160-l-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104068959053

 

[jramy278]

Some more options:

0.857 H VS2 Expert Selection $4039 http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3022079.htm?source=pricescope

0.891 H SI1 ACA $4303 http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3045756.htm?source=pricescope

0.894 H SI1 ACA $4317 http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3045757.htm?source=pricescope

0.891 I VS2 ACA $4093 http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3045755.htm?source=pricescope

 

[dwolkens]

Thank you so much for all of the options! There are so many to choose from. I know that my better half wants 1.0 carat, which is why I'm looking at the .9 and above range. Same with the G side of things. It's going to be in a yellow gold semi-halo setting, so I want to be sure the color of the diamond is high(er).

I look forward to hearing more feedback! You guys/gals are all life savers!