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CTKai

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Hi Everyone,

My name is Kai and i am new to the forum, however i can't thank enough already for what i learn here, just by reading people's post.
Now is my own turn to pick the best rock for my lady.
i am looking for 1CTW, H-I color, VS2-SI1 clarity price range $4500-$6500, just wondering if i should go for H color? if i am going for yellow gold setting?

i choose James Allen because i can see the video of the diamond and they helped me pick out 3 rocks here are the following link:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-...-I-color-SI1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-179705


http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-...-I-color-SI1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-179937


http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-...-I-color-VS2-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-152587

please let me know what you guys think, thank you!!!
 
based on the specs i like #3 . i am a sucker for small table with a high crown. that just me... ;))
 
They all look pretty good, but #1 seems to me to be a little bit yellower, so I would probably knock that one out.

I think you are fine with I color.
 
Thx for getting back to me, just wondering if jamesallen is cheaper cause I also check out whiteflash or goodoldgold and braingavin?
To me Jameallen is cheaper than above 3 and I don't know why maybe the quality is different ?

And one of the diamond they pick out is Canadian diamond also I am wondering if its worth the premium price
 
WF, GOG and Brian Gavin will probably provide you with more analysis of their stones and some of their stones are top of the line, branded cuts. Just depends on what level you want to choose from. It wouldn't hurt to call any of them and discuss what you are looking for and ask for suggestions of stones in their inventories. Always best to shop around so that you feel that you've done your homework!
 
No to the first one.
 
Hi Julien,

i have no idea where to look in the picture that they sent me, can you please give me some more detail about why you don't like the
first one besides the color being more yellow

thank you
Kai
 
There's too much leakage in the center of #1. I'd stick with #3.
 
It is more yellow than the others (but still very white!) and it leaks more than the other two.
 
thank you guys for all the information, i will call up other vendor to help me for the final decision.

PintoBean do you work for Brian Gavin? thank you for suggesting the diamond however i see very strong blue fluorescence in it, and don't know why do you like it (because of the cut?)
 
CTKai|1362286244|3394907 said:
thank you guys for all the information, i will call up other vendor to help me for the final decision.

PintoBean do you work for Brian Gavin? thank you for suggesting the diamond however i see very strong blue fluorescence in it, and don't know why do you like it (because of the cut?)
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The whole point of BGD Blues is that they all have medium to very strong fluorescence. Fluorescence helps the stone face up whiter in the presence of UV light - this is especially nice in lower color diamonds. BGD is capitalizing on the fact that fluorescence usually lowers the price of the stone, and they pass on some of this savings onto the consumer.

BGD blues are cut to almost the same standards as their signature H&A - the only thing missing is the guarantee of perfect hearts & arrows. They're amazing because of the cut - they are cut for ideal light performance.
 
sortmon|1362286699|3394912 said:
CTKai|1362286244|3394907 said:
thank you guys for all the information, i will call up other vendor to help me for the final decision.

PintoBean do you work for Brian Gavin? thank you for suggesting the diamond however i see very strong blue fluorescence in it, and don't know why do you like it (because of the cut?)
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The whole point of BGD Blues is that they all have medium to very strong fluorescence. Fluorescence helps the stone face up whiter in the presence of UV light - this is especially nice in lower color diamonds. BGD is capitalizing on the fact that fluorescence usually lowers the price of the stone, and they pass on some of this savings onto the consumer.

BGD blues are cut to almost the same standards as their signature H&A - the only thing missing is the guarantee of perfect hearts & arrows. They're amazing because of the cut - they are cut for ideal light performance.
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Sortmom explained it perfectly. No, I do not work for bgd. ;( Those in the diamond industry will have markers indicating that they are "trade". I do own a bg blue K with strong blue, and in comparison next to my gia H, to me, its just as white. My mother has a BG blue H with med blue fluor and even though it is over 2 carats, and would have the propensity to show color more due to size in comparison with my 0.78 H with no fluor, it is much "whiter" to me.

I recommended that diamond above because it is within your budget, the fluorescence will help the I appear "whiter" and bgd has great customer service and upgrade policy.

A couple other vendors I like working with are ID jewelry and ERD and I would recommend reaching out to them if you haven't found a vendor you click with yet.
 
 
Ugh. I SO want to pick the JA one over the other. But, it has a black inclusion on top of the table and that'd just annoy me to no end. Can they confirm that it's 100% eye clean and that's only seen magnified in?

to me, the depth and the table are a perfect combination though!
 
I would pick the BGD Blue I color stone. You should look at some J color stones to see if you're comfortable with the tint. Tiffany's only sells stones that are I color and above so it's a mind thing for a lot of people. The blue fluoro is only going to make a difference in the presence of UV light (so it won't really matter indoors).

In my opinion, you can't go wrong with a BGD diamond!
 
Thank you guys so much for replying me, i really want to get that JA diamond too, i am a Canadian so getting a Canadian diamond for
me means something. But i was also worry about the black inclusion on the table area and it also creates reflation around 12 clock area
if you look at the 360 view you will see it.

When i was on the phone with GrainGavin they were so confident that their J color diamond will be whiter than JA I color diamonds she told me that she's 100% sure on this, the size 1.116ctw J SI1 diamond is price around the same as the JA 1.02ctw I VS2 Canadian diamond but how can you be 100% i know the AGS BGD cut is highly recommend; however the color shouldn't be that big of the difference right?

anyway hopefully i can get more people's opinion on this and hopefully i can pick out the best diamond for her.

thank you
Kai
 
CTKai|1362441489|3396305 said:
Thank you guys so much for replying me, i really want to get that JA diamond too, i am a Canadian so getting a Canadian diamond for
me means something. But i was also worry about the black inclusion on the table area and it also creates reflation around 12 clock area
if you look at the 360 view you will see it.

When i was on the phone with GrainGavin they were so confident that their J color diamond will be whiter than JA I color diamonds she told me that she's 100% sure on this, the size 1.116ctw J SI1 diamond is price around the same as the JA 1.02ctw I VS2 Canadian diamond but how can you be 100% i know the AGS BGD cut is highly recommend; however the color shouldn't be that big of the difference right?

anyway hopefully i can get more people's opinion on this and hopefully i can pick out the best diamond for her.

thank you
Kai
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I doubt that BG's J color will be whiter than JA's I color in all circumstances. I would think it's possible in the presence of UV light. You're right, the color won't be a big difference.

It seems like you are leaning towards the JA diamond. Just confirm with the JA sales rep that it is eye clean.
 
sortmon|1362444794|3396346 said:
CTKai|1362441489|3396305 said:
Thank you guys so much for replying me, i really want to get that JA diamond too, i am a Canadian so getting a Canadian diamond for
me means something. But i was also worry about the black inclusion on the table area and it also creates reflation around 12 clock area
if you look at the 360 view you will see it.

When i was on the phone with GrainGavin they were so confident that their J color diamond will be whiter than JA I color diamonds she told me that she's 100% sure on this, the size 1.116ctw J SI1 diamond is price around the same as the JA 1.02ctw I VS2 Canadian diamond but how can you be 100% i know the AGS BGD cut is highly recommend; however the color shouldn't be that big of the difference right?

anyway hopefully i can get more people's opinion on this and hopefully i can pick out the best diamond for her.

thank you
Kai
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I doubt that BG's J color will be whiter than JA's I color in all circumstances. I would think it's possible in the presence of UV light. You're right, the color won't be a big difference.

It seems like you are leaning towards the JA diamond. Just confirm with the JA sales rep that it is eye clean.
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i was leaning towards the JA diamond, however people on this forum can't stop saying how good BGD is.................
i will try to find out if the diamond is eye clean.
 
More help can be nice, anyone?
 
CTKai|1362447895|3396381 said:
i was leaning towards the JA diamond, however people on this forum can't stop saying how good BGD is.................
i will try to find out if the diamond is eye clean.
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I would really talk to the gemologist at JA to make sure it's 100% eye clean, if so, I would pick that one.
 
Did you end up buying the BGD I SI1? Its showing as SOLD. I like that stone but if it wasn't you that purchased it, I would go with the JA stone if they can confirm it's eye clean.
 
stargurl78|1362501166|3396849 said:
Did you end up buying the BGD I SI1? Its showing as SOLD. I like that stone but if it wasn't you that purchased it, I would go with the JA stone if they can confirm it's eye clean.
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hi,

I didn't end up buying the BGD I SI1, i might end up with the JA stone but one thing that bothers me is that they can't provide
me with any of the additional information on the diamond that they claim to be Canadian.

I called GIA today, they told me that the maple leaf inscription is in-scripted by GIA up on client's request, so that mean a diamond can come from China and still have the maple leaf symbol on it if they requested.

so i don't know if i am really getting a Canadian Diamond after all ..........however it's 100% eye clean
 
CTKai|1362515143|3397107 said:
stargurl78|1362501166|3396849 said:
Did you end up buying the BGD I SI1? Its showing as SOLD. I like that stone but if it wasn't you that purchased it, I would go with the JA stone if they can confirm it's eye clean.
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hi,

I didn't end up buying the BGD I SI1, i might end up with the JA stone but one thing that bothers me is that they can't provide
me with any of the additional information on the diamond that they claim to be Canadian.

I called GIA today, they told me that the maple leaf inscription is in-scripted by GIA up on client's request, so that mean a diamond can come from China and still have the maple leaf symbol on it if they requested.

so i don't know if i am really getting a Canadian Diamond after all ..........however it's 100% eye clean
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Ok I don't think it's likely that the diamond came from China since the country is not known for diamond mines. However, the process of proving it's a Canadian diamond is in fact quite arduous: http://suite101.com/article/canadian-diamonds-a28032... I doubt JA will be able to provide you with all this information. Despite this, shouldn't the fact that is has a little maple leaf inscribed on it be enough to symbolize your love for O Canada?

Actually, it would be kind of cool if this diamond did come from China and had a maple leaf engraved on it - wouldn't that be more fitting for you since you're Chinese and live in Canada? (I make this assumption based on your name.) :)
 
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