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Please help me choose between a few different rocks

RedSpikeyThing

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Thanks for taking the time to read my post!

I'm looking for some input on which of these round diamonds to purchase. I'm looking at spending ~$7100 CAD (~$5700 USD) on the diamond and am willing to spend a bit more if there is a particularly good deal for a bit more.

What I'm looking for:
Shape: round
cut: ideal or better
Carat: ~1.0-1.15
Color: H or better
Clarity: SI1 or better

I did a bunch of digging on James Allen and came across the rocks below, in the order that I like them. I would love some feedback on what you guys think about these. Is the bigger one worth the extra cost? Or should I get the smaller, cleaner diamond?

1.15 ct, G, SI1. $7397 CAD. This is a good size and looks pretty clean to me.

0.96 ct, G,VVS2, $7116 This one is quite a bit lighter but is a high quality diamond and has a thin girdle which should make it look bigger.

1.00 ct, H, SI1. $6617 CAD A little less clear but significantly cheaper. Is this a good value, or is the extra cost worth the improvement?


If you have the time, any suggestions for other diamonds to consider?
 
Does anyone have any input? Is there more information I can provide that would help? Thanks!
 
First two diamonds survive the HCA tool, the final one does not.

First two diamonds have strong fluorescence, the final one does not.

I like how you're choosing, mostly GIA triple excellent, with lower depth percentages for a little extra spread. I guess I'd choose the first one because it's still available (unlike the second), has a low HCA score (unlike the third), and may be a bargain (if JA confirms the fluorescence doesn''t give any milkyness to the diamond in direct sunlight).

I will say the third diamond looks damn lively in JA's picture technology. Ask JA's gemologist what he or she thinks.
 
Thank you very much for your help!
I didn't know about the HCA tool until your comment so I did some more digging through the available diamonds and didn't find any other ones that fit my criteria. I ended up getting the 1.15 ct (first one) :dance:
 
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