Suggestions please! Which diamond?

[meilyx3]

Hi All,

Below are the 2 diamonds that I cannot decide on. The biggest difference between the 2 diamonds are the price and the cut. True hearts at 11k and the excellent cut at 10k. I'll really appreciate any insights and suggestions on the 2 diamonds.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-940758

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1831864

Thank you in advance!!

 

[Gypsy]

The True Hearts stone has a large black spot on the crown facets. I have no idea if that is ink, given the clarity grade, or the stone pictured is the wrong one if it is an inclusion (no stone with an inclusion like that is given a VS1 grade).


So that's a concern.

I do like the GIA stone and it is cheaper so I would go for that one.

 

[ac117]

Of these two, I'd choose the GIA Ex bc it's less expensive and is actually a bit larger. GIA Ex is 7.05x7.07 while the True Hearts stone is 6.94x6.96. I believe the mark on the True Hearts stone is marker...you could also see blue smudges at about 5 o'clock, but confirm with JA to be safe.

Here are a couple of other options, too:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1965443
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1139129 - needs IS for the 36 crown angle
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.36-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1957381 - needs IS for the 36 crown angle

 

[tyty333]

This one isnt too much more than your $11k stone. I go for this one.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3642155.htm

 

[meilyx3]

This one isnt too much more than your $11k stone. I go for this one.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3642155.htm

Thank you for the suggestion, the diamond is gorgeous but sadly the diamond is reserved!
I saw on their website that below is an expert selection.
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3638804.htm

What is your thought on this?

 

[meilyx3]

Thank you everyone for the suggestions!

 

[Queenie60]

Their expert selection barely misses the parameters to be considered an ACA - this is my understanding?