Square emerald cut help

[gem_anemone]

My friend is looking to purchase from James Allen. He wants an Asscher with the following specs: colorless (but it sounds like going to I color is ok), size over clarity, but must be eye clean. His budget is $4000 give or take a few hundred. I suggested the following three, but if any PS'rs have any suggestions I would love to hear them. Thank you!

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...ut/1.12-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3466116
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...ut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3304092
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...ut/1.02-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-2879794

 

[PattyCo]

A few I found. I know they are J's but the size might make up for it. Does your friend only want to purchase from JA or is Blue Nile ok, too?

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...t/1.49-carat-k-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3425995 (lower color than and I but it has faint fluorescence which will help brighten it up)

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...ut/1.23-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2248462
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...ut/1.21-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-1855575 (the poor lighting might make this one seem blah, but other than that this one seemed nice and I can't believe it's a J because it looks so white)

In case Blue Nile is ok...just press control or shift while clicking on the link.
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD09197966
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD09477995
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD08707933

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I am not wild about any of the JA stones posted so far.

I do like the first two BN stones that PattyCo posted, though.

Here's a beauty (prices are all over the place, so you can't rule out higher colors and clarities on asschers because sometimes the higher colors are not higher priced):

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...ut/1.01-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3273180

The one above is the best I see through I color. I'd be hesitant to recommend J if they are wanting a colorless stone as even I color can show a little tint.

 

[scarsmum]

Here’s my pick for getting an aset - lovely shape and cut, great color. There’s a spec on the table but it won’t be visible life size.

https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...ut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-3314602

 

[marymm]

If BN is an option, here's an asscher I keep visiting that seems promising, and reasonably-priced (IMO) - 1.01ct G-VS1 with strong blue fluor (LD09197975), $3700 - https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD09197975

 

[rockysalamander]

If old cuts are interesting to you, here are two. Both GIA graded. I visually like #1 more than #2, but I'll let the step-cut lovers weigh in on performance and if these are worth pursuing.

http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/0-91-emerald-cut-diamond-gia-i-vvs1, 6.58 x 4.74 x 3.00 mm
http://www.jewelsbygrace.com/1-00ct-emerald-cut-diamond-gia-i-vs2, 6.67 x 4.67 x 3.20 mm

 

[Matthews1127]

https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...cut/0.90-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-555929
I'm tossing in the mix. There is one other 0.9ct I VS I found that had beautiful step movement, but there is an obvious, troublesome dark carbon inclusion right on the table!!! I am heartbroken.
I do like the one above. Some others posted are also good for the running. Your friend must request ASET/IS and more videos for further inspection, in order to rule out the weak & select the strong...

 

[OoohShiny]

Stretching the budget, but I personally like this one:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...ut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3426064
Might have a smaller spread than others, though, due to the Very Thick girdle.

Maybe a bit too much obstruction head-on but an interesting cut:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...ut/1.01-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3273180

 

[gem_anemone]

I am not wild about any of the JA stones posted so far.

I do like the first two BN stones that PattyCo posted, though.

Here's a beauty (prices are all over the place, so you can't rule out higher colors and clarities on asschers because sometimes the higher colors are not higher priced):

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...ut/1.01-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3273180

The one above is the best I see through I color. I'd be hesitant to recommend J if they are wanting a colorless stone as even I color can show a little tint.

I wish I would have known that about the higher colors before suggesting to him. He pulled the trigger on the first one I suggested. Oh well! haha. Thank you everyone!

 

[gem_anemone]

https://www.jamesallen.com/mobile/l...cut/0.90-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-555929
I'm tossing in the mix. There is one other 0.9ct I VS I found that had beautiful step movement, but there is an obvious, troublesome dark carbon inclusion right on the table!!! I am heartbroken.
I do like the one above. Some others posted are also good for the running. Your friend must request ASET/IS and more videos for further inspection, in order to rule out the weak & select the strong...

I also suggested he request ASET, but he didn't listen to me before purchasing. Ugh!

 

[whitewave]

Let us know how it turned out!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I also suggested he request ASET, but he didn't listen to me before purchasing. Ugh!

Can you ask him to call and see if there's time to cancel? Honestly, that stone was not one of the better ones posted on the thread. People have done that before...stopped it before it was shipped. If not, have him just return it and we can help you give him an excellent one.