Pear - Final decision time

[ARLL]

Hi All, I've narrowed my search to 3 options and would appreciate any feedback or recommendations on the 3 options

Hopefully not, but if you think I should keep looking don't be afraid

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.56-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-sku-295137

Feedback from JA: diamond 295137 ($11,870) is bright and eye-catching, and comes highly recommended for your purchase! It has great fire, brilliance, and scintillation and its bow tie is not too large or distracting. As expected, it’s icy white in color and completely eye clean



http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.64-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-630664

Feedback from JA: Diamond 630664 ($12,150) is bright, lively, and sparkly as well, ranking second for light performance. It’s a bright diamond overall, though its bow tie is slightly more noticeable and it’s not quite as bright in the lobe. It’s white in color and eye clean.



https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/Pear/GIA-Certified-1-57-Carat-D-Color-VVS1-Clarity-Diamond-HST16R
ASET on the page

Thanks in advance!

 

[ARLL]

I've just noticed that the first one, the 1.56 D from JA, has a GIA cert from October 2002. Is this something I should be worried about?

 

[tyty333]

Well, I do like the 1.56 D the best. It could have nicer feathering into the bow-tie area but the bow-tie is nice, bright and white most
of the time. You can ask them about the 2002 cert. If it bothers you, you can ask them to send it for a new cert to make sure
that nothing has changed since 2002. I think I might insist on a new cert because it's a lot of money you are spending. You'll have to figure out who will pay for the cert and what will happen if it comes back differently from what is on the current cert. I would do
it for piece of mind.