Selecting between a few diamonds from James Allen

[BiggDogg]

I was wondering if any of you folks in the know would like to give a recommendation between the following stones. (And to help the neophyte in me maybe give a brief why)

Setting:

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-petite-diamond-accent-engagement-ring-item-50124

Potential diamonds:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-426838

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.74-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-436009

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-388662

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-435233

Thank you.

 

[KobiD]

I was wondering if any of you folks in the know would like to give a recommendation between the following stones. (And to help the neophyte in me maybe give a brief why)

Setting:

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/14k-white-gold-petite-diamond-accent-engagement-ring-item-50124

Potential diamonds:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-426838

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.74-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-436009

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-388662

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-435233

Thank you.

1. Bit too deep. Wasted weight in depth. Brown tinge through stone.
2. A Very Good cut is a long throw from an ideal cut.
3. Probably the pick from above in terms of proportions. Lacks polish and symmetry. Appears could be eye clean for Si1
4. Brown tinge. A little deep, but would be second pick from those above.

Have you ran them through the HCA calculator?

Here are a couple more to consider maybe. You'd need to confirm if they are all eye clean.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.67-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-435827 - Maybe a bit warm colour wise, but should be a strong performer and safe bet. Little less weight, but cheaper too.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-421705 - Another nice stone, but a touch deep. Even though its heavier than the one above, they face up about the same at 5.66mm

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-303539 - Could be ok. Maybe not eye clean.

 

[Niel]

these are the only ones i saw that I would reserve.

Id say this one is more than "OK" and most likely eye clean
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-388662

this one is also possibly eye clean, but id have to reserve it to have someone look. But I think could be, and is nice if it is.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-431972

 

[Niel]

heres a setting from BN that is similar. and a stone. They will not give you idealscopes, so keep that in mind



http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD05028434?keyword_search_value=LD05028434

http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-ring/petite-milgrain-diamond-engagement-ring-14k-white-gold_42042?elem=img&track=product