Please can you help me choose a pear shaped diamond?

[jeunessedoree]

Hi everyone, I am looking to get a pear-shaped diamond from a jeweller, to be set into a ring in platinum, with a hidden halo and pave shoulders.

I've asked for the specs to be 2 carats and above, D-F colour, and VS1 clarity and above.

I've been presented with the following choices, but I am a little torn as to which one I should go for. I would appreciate any help that friendly PSers could provide?

So far, this is my top choice, but I would appreciate any guidance. All of them would be the same price overall, so it really comes down to which stone is the best overall in your expert opinion.

1st choice:

Loupe360

loupe360.com

2nd choice:

Loupe360

loupe360.com

3rd choice:

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Fourth choice:

 

[jeunessedoree]

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[tyty333]

No video for the last stone?

I also like the first one the best. I think it will have some nice facets that light up going towards the pointed end. You have them
listed in the order that I like them except I did not see a video for the last stone.

 

[jeunessedoree]

No video for the last stone?

I also like the first one the best. I think it will have some nice facets that light up going towards the pointed end. You have them
listed in the order that I like them except I did not see a video for the last stone.

Thank you so much for your help! Unfortunately, the jeweller did not give me a link for the video for the last one, only a video file on whatsapp, and I am unable to attach it to the reply here. I think it's a moot point though, as I am leaning towards the first two anyway.

I initially had reconsidered the 2.06 carat one on the basis that the face-up size was slightly bigger on Diamdb compared to the 2.09 carat one (59.68mm² vs 58.9 mm²), but do you think there's not really much in it?

I'd rather a prettier stone if its only marginally smaller anyway.

 

[Runningmama]

Are you set on working with this vendor? If not, I have two pear beauties I can send you.

 

[jeunessedoree]

Are you set on working with this vendor? If not, I have two pear beauties I can send you.

Thank you!

I am, I think. He’s quoted me a very good deal at £1,499 inclusive of the setting, in pave platinum and a hidden halo. I’m not sure I’d get a more competitive price with other vendors.

 

[tyty333]

I would pick the "prettier" stone over the size difference...its just not that big of a size difference to matter (to me).

 

[jeunessedoree]

I would pick the "prettier" stone over the size difference...its just not that big of a size difference to matter (to me).

Thank you for your help! I've pulled the trigger and chose the 2.09 carat stone that you helped choose! Now the waiting begins...

 

[ariel144]

Agree, the 2.09 with the higher crown. Good choice.

 

[jeunessedoree]

Agree, the 2.09 with the higher crown. Good choice.

Thank you! I'm glad I went with the 2.09 ct now! Appreciate the input.

 

[jeunessedoree]

Unfortunately the 2.09 carat option became unavailable.

Can anyone opine on the following options?

Loupe360

loupe360.com

I'm awaiting one or two more options, but it would be great if I could get opinions of this stone in itself.

many thanks!

 

[Runningmama]

Unfortunately the 2.09 carat option became unavailable.

Can anyone opine on the following options?

Loupe360

loupe360.com

I'm awaiting one or two more options, but it would be great if I could get opinions of this stone in itself.

many thanks!

That has the makings of a beautiful stone by the proportions. The only other recommendation is for maximum fire and brilliance to go with a table 60-65%.

 

[Runningmama]

This is mine I just received last week! It’s so hard to capture the sparkle but it glitters like crazy. This is a 2.15.

 

[jeunessedoree]

Thanks, I'm leaning towards this stone, but I'm just waiting to compare it to perhaps one or two more later today.

 

[jeunessedoree]

By way of update, I decided to go for the 2.16 carat after all. My jeweller presented two more options, but I think they weren't as nice, based on the specs. I hope I made the right choice.

2.20 Carat Pear Lab Diamond IGI LG564353832 | Ritani

2.2 Carat Pear Lab Diamond G Cut F Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG564353832

www.ritani.com

2.19 Carat Pear Lab Diamond IGI LG602372737 | Ritani

2.19 Carat Pear Lab Diamond VG Cut F Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG602372737

www.ritani.com

 

[Runningmama]

By way of update, I decided to go for the 2.16 carat after all. My jeweller presented two more options, but I think they weren't as nice, based on the specs. I hope I made the right choice.

2.20 Carat Pear Lab Diamond IGI LG564353832 | Ritani

2.2 Carat Pear Lab Diamond G Cut F Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG564353832

www.ritani.com

2.19 Carat Pear Lab Diamond IGI LG602372737 | Ritani

2.19 Carat Pear Lab Diamond VG Cut F Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG602372737

www.ritani.com

You definitely made the right decision. Neither of those are great. Congrats!

 

[jeunessedoree]

You definitely made the right decision. Neither of those are great. Congrats!

Thank you! I'm hoping my diamond education through kind folk on this forum and other resources have helped me on this journey! Can't wait now!