Thoughts on These Three Diamonds?

itstime · Jul 7, 2017

Hi All,

My budget is $15,000 for the diamond only. Cut / Light Performance is most important to me. Looking to stay around 1.6 carats and above. Eye clean. Color H or better.

What are your thoughts on these three diamonds?

$13,180
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...y-excellent-cut-sku-3038871?a_aid=recommended

$15,580
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...arity-ideal-cut-sku-3039673?a_aid=recommended

$15,300
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...y-excellent-cut-sku-2785618?a_aid=recommended

Are there any others out there that you think are a better buy?

Thanks!

rockysalamander · Jul 7, 2017

#2 is my top choice -- worth asking for an ASET image. #1 and 3 have way too much of a clarity issue for me.

Hopefully some other PSers will weight in too.

i can't see the prices to determine budget, as they are on hold, but these are all great options as well -- just to provide some comparisons.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3858601.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/search.aspx
http://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD7804 (eye clean, need to see a video to see the inclusion is ok for your eyes)
http://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD7791

itstime · Jul 7, 2017

Thank you for your input. The prices are shown above the links in my original post. The diamonds that you provided as comparisons are in a similar price range and seem like good options as well.

These three diamonds are currently shown as "on hold" because I'm setting up an appointment to view them in person at a JA office next week.

I agree with you that JA diamonds #1 and #3 could potentially have too much of a clarity issue, however, I won't know until I view them in person. Do you think the crown angle of 35.1 is an issue for light performance? I know that the ideal range is 34-35. What do you think of the ideal scope image for diamond #2?