Tennis Bracelet Question(Clarity)

[celtics17]

Hello,

I am currently debating whether to buy a 5 carat princess cut tennis bracelet(50 stones weighing .10 each) set in 14k yellow gold with G color and VS quality($5700) or the same bracelet in G color with a mix of SI2 and I1 clairty stones($4100). I've been told by JamesAllen that the visual difference is very, very minor and that the cheaper bracelet really pops and looks brilliant. I don't want to be cheap and save $1600 if it is at the expense of brilliance, but at the same time I don't want to overpay for something that really doesn't make a visual difference whatsoever to the naked eye. What would you ladies/guys do? Is the I1 really even noticeable on such small stones(.10 each)?

 

[Gypsy]

Is there a return policy on the bracelet? If so, I''d get the less expensive one and check it out yourself. You can always go up in clarity if you aren''t happy.

 

[Allison D.]

Celtics, clarity in stones rarely affects brilliance, especially in stones of this size. In larger stones, grade-making clouds may have an impact, but even then not typically a substantial one.

In the size stones you''re talking about, there shouldn''t be a visible difference. As long as the stones are well-cut, the bracelet should sparkle.