POLL and Opinions on ASET images for three diamonds

[LuckyLisa1005]

I am slowly figuring this out. The are some really good options and the ASET /ideal scope images helps tremendously narrow this search down. But I still need help reading them. and understanding light failure points.

The more I read the more I have a hard time singling it out. Strong Flor. helps J and K colored diamonds.
So its a positive? Now I just have to flip coins I guess. Or ask for your (very appreciated) opinions!

Poll: What would you go for!?... the J 1.023ct (VVS2) with Strong Flor. or the James Allen ($5.3k) - K 1.13ct (VS2) with Strong Flor. ($4.8K) ; or, K 1.3!ct (S12) with No. Flor ($5.5k)
All hearts and arrows with beautiful dimensions. The J-VVS2 having slightly better symmetry, from what I can decipher on the images.

This is going in a yellow gold with white gold prog setting. If that helps. I just need a poll of what you pros would ultimately pick. I really don't know if color over carat (& clarity) will matter in the 1ct-1.3ct gamut.

J 1.023ct (VVS2) https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3895782.htm

K 1.13ct (VS2) https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-4314919

K 1.3!ct (S12) https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3895782.htm

THIS POLL WILL HELP US TRMENDOULY!!!

THANKS!

 

[ac117]

Wrote this in your other thread but figured I'd post again here:

The 1.3 from WF says inquire next to eye clean - did you find out how eye clean (from what distance and at what angle you could see the inclusions)? That will impact many opinions. I'm certainly not opposed to an SI1 (you said SI2 but the link and certificate say SI1) if it's completely eye clean but there are some people who prefer mind clean.

Would upgrading ever be a possibility? If so, WF all the way. The size difference between the smallest and largest of these will be noticeable.

 

[LuckyLisa1005]

My apologies, the last diamond is Si1.... I just got off the phone with them, and they said - "inclusions were noticed by the gemologist from 10-inches away and from the side...and it does have a black inclusion that is visible to the naked eye" It also does qualify for the 100% upgrade for WF. With them said, she does say it has great light return, ect ect.

ALSO this is the correct link to the J VVS2
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3955180.htm

 

[ac117]

Will you be ok with seeing inclusions from 10 inches away? If there is any hesitation in your answer, then I wouldn't get this stone.

Just to play devil's advocate, here are a couple more:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4235274
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4293612
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4392169
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4420043

 

[LuckyLisa1005]

do I need a new poll? ha
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3955180.htm
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-4314919
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4293612 Is very beautiful as well....

I don't think I would be comfortable seeing inclusions like this from 10" away.
In that regard, is it in your opinion ... to go with carat over color? And in that case go with the K?
Either option 2 or https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4293612

Will you be ok with seeing inclusions from 10 inches away? If there is any hesitation in your answer, then I wouldn't get this stone.

Just to play devil's advocate, here are a couple more:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4235274

 

[ac117]

do I need a new poll? ha
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3955180.htm
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-4314919
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4293612 Is very beautiful as well....

I don't think I would be comfortable seeing inclusions like this from 10" away.
In that regard, is it in your opinion ... to go with carat over color? And in that case go with the K?
Either option 2 or https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...k-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4293612

Do you think you'd ever upgrade in the future? If so, WF is a lot better since they don't require 2x the cost of the original stone. If you never plan on upgrading (or would rather keep the original regardless), then I'd personally want to get the largest stone for my budget now that falls within ideal parameters with excellent performance.