The Hardest Ever...

[UKUK]

Guys,

I'm the kind of person who will spend hours researching which GPS / laptop / car to buy and which flights / hotel / restaurant to book to make sure I end up with the best I can for the money I spend… normally its quite a stress-free experience… until I started searching for a diamond…

There is so much to learn and eventually you realise you have to trust someone to advise you – now that’s where I have a problem… I have narrowed my current selection down to two stones at two different vendors… and no single person can give me an unbiased opinion on both. That’s why I really need your help!

You guys seem like one of the most informed online communities I’ve ever seen – and I would truly appreciate if you could help me decide between the following two stones and help educate me on why you feel one is better than the other:

1) 1.53ct F VS1 “Solasfera” Princess
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/7841/

2) 1.54ct F VS1 “A CUT ABOVE®” Super Ideal Princess
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2810560.htm

Which is better? Which would you buy (if any)?

Many thanks in advance,
UKUK

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think a lot of us are just like you and we came here for the same reasons! I was going to recommend Good Old Gold and WhiteFlash, but I see you already found their outstanding stones! I love both vendors and think they have outstanding diamonds! I cannot pick between those two because either would be a fantastic choice! Do you have any ideas for the setting? Because that might sway one to one vendor or the other if they have the setting you want.

 

[yennyfire]

Ditto to what DS said. The stones are both great (though I'm no princess expert!). It comes down to which place has your/her dream setting. You've done a nice job finding the stones!

 

[ame]

Omg I friggin love the Solasfera. Their princesses are TDF, and I am NOT a princess kinda girl.

 

[tyty333]

You have picked out 2 really nice stones. Most people would be thrilled with either so I'm just going to point out what
I see.

I love Solasfera but this one seems to have a fairly prevalent dark area in the middle. I would want to see a video
to see how that dark area reacted as the stone moved. I would not be happy with it if it always stay dark.

I think I like the faceting pattern on the ACA better.

So, I couldnt really say which one I would pick wihtout seeing a video of the Solasfera first.

 

[UKUK]

Thanks guys - all very useful comments. I will request a video and post up here when it becomes available.

It is probably worth pointing out that the Solasfera is quite a lot more expensive than the other stone...

 

[justginger]

My eyes prefer the WF stone - the center of the GOG stone does not appeal to me, and certainly not for a more expensive price tag.

That WF stone though, just gorgeous. I love the Idealscope on it.

 

[Christina...]

My eyes prefer the WF stone - the center of the GOG stone does not appeal to me, and certainly not for a more expensive price tag.

That WF stone though, just gorgeous. I love the Idealscope on it.

I agree with JG and tyty. Based on the images alone I prefer the WF stone.

 

[babs23r]

Both Stones are beautiful. That being said, I would go for the WF diamond because you mentioned that the GOG diamond was a considerable amount more.

 

[CharmyPoo]

Are you sure you want a princess cut? What did your gf ask for?

I only ask because people may want square and we think the only option is princess when there are plenty more beautiful shapes like cushions, asschers, square H&A, etc. I am not a fan of princess cuts in terms of their strong pointy edges and proneness to chipping / breakage.

 

[JulieN]

If the Solasfera is considerably more expensive, then the WF one for me.