Princess Cut Diamond Choice

[clivemcd]

Hi everyone,

Been doing a lot of online research to get up to speed on all the diamond classification information and have 3 diamond choices at around the same price.

http://www.jogiadiamonds.com.au/diamonds/diamonditem.php?code=CXF3700

http://www.bluenile.com/au/princess-cut-diamond-1-carat-signature-ideal-cut-e-colour-vs1-clarity_LD01967451?tempcurr=AUD&click_id=566895543

http://www.hopediamonds.com.au/pickadiamond/princess-white-diamond-pr101evs2-1

I was a little concerned initially that the Jogia diamond is AGS certified and the other two are GIA but reading some of the forums on here they seem pretty similar and AGS has a cut rating for princess diamonds.

Any recommendations as to which of these is the best diamond would be great.

Thanks,
Clive

 

[JulieN]

AGS is often preferred for princesses, because they have a light performance based cut grading system.

The first two choices look good, third has no picture, but seem to be expensive, are taxes already included? Have you considered dropping the color to F/G to get more size?

 

[clivemcd]

Hi Julie,

Unfortunately we have to pay more for everything in Australia, but this seems to be the lowest cost approach. Yes, prices include taxes.

Thanks for the feedback. I will have a look if there is anything slightly bigger in F

Cheers,
Clive

 

[RockyRacoon]

Clarity may be overkill on this one, but it is cheaper than some you had linked and will certainly have better performance:
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10991/

Here's another good option (larger and under budget):
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10644/

 

[JulieN]

This is pretty nice: http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3908680-1.18-carat-Princess-diamond-D-color-VS2-Clarity.aspx?sku=3908680&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

This one, not the greatest ASET but it is an AGS 0 nontheless, and the size is well past 6mm http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-4203447-1.36-carat-Princess-diamond-E-color-SI1-Clarity.aspx?sku=4203447&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

One thing you could do is ask if B2C can get both of them in, and pick the better one for you to buy.

 

[CharmyPoo]

Are US prices still a lot cheaper after you take into account shipping, taxes and duties to Australia?