Seeking advice on a 2.5+/- carat round diamond

[ballines]

Hi everyone. First time posting and just looking for some help from some of the kind experts on the board.

The future fiance is not aggressively into jewelry or diamonds and agrees with general goal of moderate needs on color and clarity (eye-clean), and then maximizing cut quality and size.

Based on those goals, a few have popped up as candidates and would appreciate folks thoughts on the attractiveness of these deals.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2561982.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2531920.htm
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1302005.asp

All three seem to score well on HCA.

Thanks so much for any help!

 

[ked123]

I am by no means the expert but recently upgraded to an excellent cut, 1.9 carats, I, VS1 stone. It is beautiful and I get compliments on it all the time. I see no yellow in the stone whatsoever. I will note that the stone has "medium blue flourescence." I noticed that your last option posted has this. From the research I did, apparently this makes a lower color stone (H, I) appear whiter.

By the way, previously I had a G VVS2 ring (excellent cut, no flourescence). I see no difference in the color of this stone from my current one, and much prefer the bigger size. I realize everyone is different on this point, though.

 

[athenaworth]

I have a 2.51 I stone and I love it. Although it does have some fluorescence. I've always heard that that's the best way to counteract any yellows. I've seen this one for some time and thought it seemed like a great deal (I know BN is considered the devil here). To me it seems like a pretty awesome deal: http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search?filter_id=0&track=head#diamonds_pid=LD01573922 Although it has no fluor and is a J, it's something to consider.

 

[yssie]

Hi everyone. First time posting and just looking for some help from some of the kind experts on the board.

The future fiance is not aggressively into jewelry or diamonds and agrees with general goal of moderate needs on color and clarity (eye-clean), and then maximizing cut quality and size.

Based on those goals, a few have popped up as candidates and would appreciate folks thoughts on the attractiveness of these deals.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2561982.htm nice
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2531920.htmc nice
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1302005.asp numbers are fine, I like the fluor, request IS

All three seem to score well on HCA.

Thanks so much for any help!

 

[ballines]

Thanks for the help everyone. I've requested IS shots!

 

[ballines]

Thanks for the help everyone. I've requested IS shots!