Rookie needs help finding a 1ct. emerald cut?

[HHurst85]

Diamond newbie/rookie here! Is it possible to find a decent emerald cut, around 1 ct in size, VS2 clarity for under $3500? I found these two on jamesallen.com....any feedback on either of them is greatly appreciated!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/?Color=H,G,F&Clarity=VS2,VS1&ViewsOptions=Images&TabSelected=3&DiamondID=586959,587083

 

[LUNAJEWELS]

Not an expert but this is lovely

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-597789
Ask if eyeclean

Slightly under 1ct but gorgeous
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0.90ct-h-vs1-emerald-cut-diamond.html

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I don't think either of the first two would be good. I looked at F-G-H, VS1-VS2 and there were very few I would consider possibilities. Here are a couple, but they are a little over budget.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-672356

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-735173

 

[PattyCo]

Hi there ! I am no expert, but in the spirit of being helpful, here are a few I found. Some are "warmer" than the ones that you picked but I thought they were worth showing you. Hopefully the experts will chime in, too.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.10-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-614931

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.15-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-sku-739964

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.19-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-495223

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.05-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-734051

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.04-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-sku-569344 (My favorite)

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.04-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-597562

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.02-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-614904

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-sku-647584

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-sku-614148

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-sku-756720

 

[HHurst85]

Diamondseeker: Those are both very nice. I would probably prefer the second simply because I appreciate the L/W ratio more.
Excuse my naivety, but can you tell me why neither of those that I posted are decent? I am so new at this and wanting to educate myself as much as possible before making a decision. The consultant I chatted with on the site said that the H VS2 was too dark, but the F VS2 was nice.

 

[PattyCo]

A few more...

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-735511

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-sku-756720

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.97-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-737020

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.94-carat-e-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-723111

 

[chrono]

Diamond newbie/rookie here! Is it possible to find a decent emerald cut, around 1 ct in size, VS2 clarity for under $3500? I found these two on jamesallen.com....any feedback on either of them is greatly appreciated!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/?Color=H,G,F&Clarity=VS2,VS1&ViewsOptions=Images&TabSelected=3&DiamondID=586959,587083

The one on the left is all dark and the one on the right has a slightly weak middle. It is still a nice EC though, so I would keep it on the back burner as you continue to look around.

 

[chrono]

I don't think either of the first two would be good. I looked at F-G-H, VS1-VS2 and there were very few I would consider possibilities. Here are a couple, but they are a little over budget.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-672356
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-735173

Sorry, but I would pass on these. The middle just never comes "on" as the ECs turn.

 

[LLJsmom]

Hey EC experts, how about this one?

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1.11ct-e-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1ct-g-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html

I posted more high color ones bc I generally notice more tint in step cuts.

Here is an H.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1ct-h-vs1-emerald-cut-diamond.html

 

[chrono]

Hey EC experts, how about this one?
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1.11ct-e-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1ct-g-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html
I posted more high color ones bc I generally notice more tint in step cuts.

Oh, I like those a lot. Would love to see Jon make a video featuring those 2 ECs.

 

[LLJsmom]

Hey EC experts, how about this one?
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1.11ct-e-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1ct-g-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html
I posted more high color ones bc I generally notice more tint in step cuts.

Oh, I like those a lot. Would love to see Jon make a video featuring those 2 ECs.

OP, please forgive me for jacking your thread but I must ask Chrono why she likes these. I am very much a newbie myself.

 

[Gypsy]

Hey EC experts, how about this one?
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1.11ct-e-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/1ct-g-vvs2-emerald-cut-diamond.html
I posted more high color ones bc I generally notice more tint in step cuts.

Oh, I like those a lot. Would love to see Jon make a video featuring those 2 ECs.

I agree. Both are stunning. Ask for a video.

As for why? The step distribution, the shape, and the ASET performance is what sets them apart. Plus they both have acceptable crown heights of over 12%.