Recommendation on 1.2 - 1.3 E VS1/VVS2 RB Diamond?

[echelone]

All,

I've been lurking on pricescope for a while doing my research these past few months - really appreciate the contributions from the community!

I'm looking for an e-ring with the following RB specs:
E w/ VS1/VVS2 1.2 Carat - 1.3 Carat

Plan to choose the Tiffany style setting

I am having troubles finding a rock with above specs from BlueNile, JamesAllen (TrueHearts), or Whiteflash (ACA) that have a good HCA score.

I would like to stay with the more reputable online vendors if possible.

Budget is around $15k -$16k without the setting.

My gf is very sensitive to color, she was able to tell the difference between E and F so I'm thinking of not going lower than an E.

 

[echelone]

So far this is the best I could find, but it's slightly above my budget.

http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-diamond-ring?builder=BYOR&forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP&pid=LD02046139#DIAMONDS_STEP|LD02046139

Any thoughts on this?

 

[heididdl]

Very silly question but when your GF saw those E, F colored stones were they at tiffany or at local jewelery stores with GIA certified F stones.....Just trying to see how senstive. Also VVs2 is major over kill. You need to find an ideal cut stone F/G maybe Vs2 or si1 eye clean and spend money on the cut....

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2983079.htm

When you see in ideal cut diamond the other stats are somewhat heightened. The cut makes the stone sparkle.

Gorgous stone. In my HO I would call WF there inhouse stones are unbelievable.. Tell them your specs and they will help you find the perfect stone.

 

[c-k]

Very silly question but when your GF saw those E, F colored stones were they at tiffany or at local jewelery stores with GIA certified F stones.....Just trying to see how senstive. Also VVs2 is major over kill. You need to find an ideal cut stone F/G maybe Vs2 or si1 eye clean and spend money on the cut....

I rather agree...also I think anyone would be hard pressed to tell an E from an F with both stones being Ideal cut unless you do it for a living. If it is in a setting you won't

Spend your money on the cut, buy a AGSL Ideal, look in the G range with a VS2....you will get a very nice diamond. You have a good budget, spend it wisely.

 

[insured]

All,

I'm looking for an e-ring with the following RB specs:
E w/ VS1/VVS2 1.2 Carat - 1.3 Carat

Plan to choose the Tiffany style setting

I am having troubles finding a rock with above specs from BlueNile, JamesAllen (TrueHearts), or Whiteflash (ACA) that have a good HCA score.

I would like to stay with the more reputable online vendors if possible.

Budget is around $15k -$16k without the setting.

My gf is very sensitive to color, she was able to tell the difference between E and F so I'm thinking of not going lower than an E.

This one fits your criteria and has Ex HCA score. http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.27-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-253398

I can appreciate color sensitivity, so won't suggest you drop your color limit but if you drop your clarity limit to VS2 and stick with AGSL graded stones you will have a lot more options and really should have no practical difference unless you carry around a loupe!

 

[04diamond<3]

I agree, if you look at the diamond specifications on the tiffany diamonds, they tend to be I colored and VS2 or something close to that.

Here's what I found:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.63-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-62314

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.61-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-83715

 

[echelone]

Very silly question but when your GF saw those E, F colored stones were they at tiffany or at local jewelery stores with GIA certified F stones.....Just trying to see how senstive. Also VVs2 is major over kill. You need to find an ideal cut stone F/G maybe Vs2 or si1 eye clean and spend money on the cut....

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2983079.htm

When you see in ideal cut diamond the other stats are somewhat heightened. The cut makes the stone sparkle.

Gorgous stone. In my HO I would call WF there inhouse stones are unbelievable.. Tell them your specs and they will help you find the perfect stone.

We were at Tiffanys when she said that she was able to differentiate between E and F. I personally couldn't tell the difference between G/F/E but she was able to, and the diamonds were set in the Tiffany setting.

 

[echelone]

All,

I'm looking for an e-ring with the following RB specs:
E w/ VS1/VVS2 1.2 Carat - 1.3 Carat

Plan to choose the Tiffany style setting

I am having troubles finding a rock with above specs from BlueNile, JamesAllen (TrueHearts), or Whiteflash (ACA) that have a good HCA score.

I would like to stay with the more reputable online vendors if possible.

Budget is around $15k -$16k without the setting.

My gf is very sensitive to color, she was able to tell the difference between E and F so I'm thinking of not going lower than an E.

This one fits your criteria and has Ex HCA score. http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.27-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-253398

I can appreciate color sensitivity, so won't suggest you drop your color limit but if you drop your clarity limit to VS2 and stick with AGSL graded stones you will have a lot more options and really should have no practical difference unless you carry around a loupe!

I did see this stone. Everything looks good except that I can see the inclusion toward the center pretty clearly - although I assume this is at 40x, and I won't see the inclusion without a loupe and they will still be "eye clean"?

Also - one other thing on this stone, do I need to be worried about thin to slightly thick girdle? I was reading that it's best to have the girdle to be as uniform (i.e., medium, medium to slightly thick).

Thanks everyone for the responses. I will start looking at VS2 as well, and maybe scale down to either E/F. I just want to get what's best for my gf given my budget, and I tend to overthink my decisions - especially for such major purchase.

 

[04diamond<3]

I did see this stone. Everything looks good except that I can see the inclusion toward the center pretty clearly - although I assume this is at 40x, and I won't see the inclusion without a loupe and they will still be "eye clean"?

Also - one other thing on this stone, do I need to be worried about thin to slightly thick girdle? I was reading that it's best to have the girdle to be as uniform (i.e., medium, medium to slightly thick).

Thanks everyone for the responses. I will start looking at VS2 as well, and maybe scale down to either E/F. I just want to get what's best for my gf given my budget, and I tend to overthink my decisions - especially for such major purchase.

On a VS1, with a stone that size, you will not see that tiny inclusion without the loupe! I had to look pretty hard because I initially couldn't see what you were talking about. That is a gorgeous stone!

 

[echelone]

After expanding my criteria, I found the following 3 stones that are appealing:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.25-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-153075
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-237875
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.27-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-253398

Any thoughts if one is better than the other? All the above have HCA < 2

 

[04diamond<3]

After expanding my criteria, I found the following 3 stones that are appealing:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.25-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-153075
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-237875
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.27-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-253398

Any thoughts if one is better than the other? All the above have HCA < 2

I'd get rid of the 1.25 because of the larger table and I don't like the look of the arrows. I like the 1.31 but it's a VS2 and it's possible you might see that inclusion in the center. The 1.27 E VS1 is still my favorite because I think it's the best priced for the beautiful stone it is.

 

[insured]

This one fits your criteria and has Ex HCA score. http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.27-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-253398

I can appreciate color sensitivity, so won't suggest you drop your color limit but if you drop your clarity limit to VS2 and stick with AGSL graded stones you will have a lot more options and really should have no practical difference unless you carry around a loupe!

I did see this stone. Everything looks good except that I can see the inclusion toward the center pretty clearly - although I assume this is at 40x, and I won't see the inclusion without a loupe and they will still be "eye clean"?

Also - one other thing on this stone, do I need to be worried about thin to slightly thick girdle? I was reading that it's best to have the girdle to be as uniform (i.e., medium, medium to slightly thick).

Thanks everyone for the responses. I will start looking at VS2 as well, and maybe scale down to either E/F. I just want to get what's best for my gf given my budget, and I tend to overthink my decisions - especially for such major purchase.

That is the problem with 40x images, lol. You will not see that without a loupe (and may have trouble finding it with a 10x loupe depending on how good you are). Shrink that in your brain by a factor of 4 and that's how small it is with a 10x loupe. It will not be visible to the naked eye. An inclusion like that can actually be handy to identify your diamond with a loupe when you get it back from jewellers (after setting, cleaning etc) as the girdle inscriptions can be hard to read at 10x. That diamond is cut to H&A optical symmetry, so I wouldn't worry about the girdle. That variance is still within AGS0 ideal, the stone has AGS0 light performance and a great HCA score.

Your budget is perfectly healthy for what you want, it's just a question of availability and VS2 would give you more options with no visible difference without a loupe. My personal preference is to stick with AGS000 stones and your budget also allows that. Good luck!

 

[insured]

After expanding my criteria, I found the following 3 stones that are appealing:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.25-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-153075
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-237875
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.27-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-253398

Any thoughts if one is better than the other? All the above have HCA < 2

I prefer the small central crystal on the 1.27 VS1 to the larger linear crystal at the edge of the 1.25 VS2. On the 1.31 GIA VS2, I don`t like the thickness of the arrows centrally and I`m not a fan of the central feathers. The 1.27 would still be my choice.

 

[echelone]

Thanks everyone for the comments!

I have decided to order to take a look at the 1.27!

 

[insured]

Thanks everyone for the comments!

I have decided to order to take a look at the 1.27!

Hope you love it!