Round diamond face-off: 55%t 62.4%d vs. 56%t 59.5%d

[mbz]

I'm looking to purchase a round diamond to be set in a pendant. I'm looking specifically at Zoara, as I already have a setting of theirs picked out. Which diamond would you recommend - or any others on their site? (looking to stay under $2,500)

http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_round_excellent_cut_g_vs2#p=464762
Carat: 0.80
Cut: Excellent
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
55% table + 62.4% depth

http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_round_excellent_cut_g_vs2#p=568926
Carat: 0.80
Cut: Excellent
Color: G
Clarity: VS2
56% table + 59.5% depth

PS: Does anyone know if Zoara offers a PriceScope discount? Thanks!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Those diamonds have EGL grading which is known to be inaccurate. Please look for stones graded GIA excellent cut and we will try to help you. I have never heard of Zoara and they are not PriceScope vendors, so I would not think they would offer any kind of discount related to PriceScope. Do you know people who have bought from them? I generally would not order a diamond off the internet without having some very reliable references. Can you show us the setting?

 

[Ravinmad]

JA diamond, .82ct J color, VS2 clarity GIA EX cut - Stone is $2800ish with PS discount.

You can stand to figure this stone is what it actually says it is with the GIA cert.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1452036.asp

Here is a .75ct G SI1 thats 3100. again its GIA cert and something you can count on.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1452401.asp

Brian Gavin Diamonds has this stone in the price you looking for, .655ct I VS2

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/0.655-i-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104056309001

 

[mbz]

The setting I'm looking at is:
http://www.zoara.com/jewelry/pendants/diamond/p_royal_four_prong_pendant#p=10538

I've purchased from James Allen previously, and would love to again - however their selection for pendants is very limited.

PS: I found Zoara as an advertisement on this site - and they are listed under the vendors section - maybe they are new??

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Really? I honestly have not seen that ad. I looked on the link below before I replied the first time and they weren't listed. So I just don't know. But I have never seen anyone post about them before, so I would be hesitant. If I were you, I'd probably just contact ID Jewelry, tell them you are a PS member looking for an excellent cut diamond and email them a picture of the pendant design. I am betting they could easily order one like that. Plus, they will use idealscope to screen stones for you.

https://www.pricescope.com/featured-sponsors/

 

[mbz]

Is AGS certified okay (vs. GIA)? Also, I've never ordered from Brian Gavin - have you had experience with his company?

 

[Dancing Fire]

Is AGS certified okay (vs. GIA)? Also, I've never ordered from Brian Gavin - have you had experience with his company?

no worry,both AGS and GIA are top labs.

 

[atp223]

Is AGS certified okay (vs. GIA)? Also, I've never ordered from Brian Gavin - have you had experience with his company?

I just "discovered" Brian Gavin last summer, and my e-ring, studs, and huggies are from there. All of their diamonds are SO sparkly!! However, I would recommend just calling them rather than emailing, as that might get you in touch with them faster.

 

[Mayk]

JA diamond, .82ct J color, VS2 clarity GIA EX cut - Stone is $2800ish with PS discount.

You can stand to figure this stone is what it actually says it is with the GIA cert.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1452036.asp

Here is a .75ct G SI1 thats 3100. again its GIA cert and something you can count on.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1452401.asp

Brian Gavin Diamonds has this stone in the price you looking for, .655ct I VS2

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/0.655-i-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104056309001

I just did a .80 pendant from Whiteflash... AGS 000 J VSI.... the price on the James Allen diamond is really good... I would go there versus the EGL stones you were looking at.... I think the J is lovely in a pendant.... and I am color sensititve...

 

[Amys Bling]

Is AGS certified okay (vs. GIA)? Also, I've never ordered from Brian Gavin - have you had experience with his company?

I just "discovered" Brian Gavin last summer, and my e-ring, studs, and huggies are from there. All of their diamonds are SO sparkly!! However, I would recommend just calling them rather than emailing, as that might get you in touch with them faster.

Yup. Put Ina call