Thoughts on these two diamond - Blue Nile

[yyc_la_signa]

Hello - I'm looking to upgrade a diamond with Blue Nile. My budget is $10K for the 1.5 carat range! Ideal Scopes have been requested but might not be available.

Upgrading from 0.89 VS2 H.

1.50-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD14466093

 

[yyc_la_signa]

Thoughts anyone?

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

one is under 1.5ct and may show more fire.
the first may have a bigger spread
but HCA is a tool for rejection and neither has a problem so far.
If you ask them to hold the stones you can post more info and get more help (without anyone stealing them from you)

 

[yyc_la_signa]

one is under 1.5ct and may show more fire.
the first may have a bigger spread
but HCA is a tool for rejection and neither has a problem so far.
If you ask them to hold the stones you can post more info and get more help (without anyone stealing them from you)

Hi Gary - thanks for your advice! I found another diamond which I've placed on hold which looks great to me. An eye clean SI1.

1.56-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

Table: 57%
Depth: 61.9%
Crown Angle: 34.5° / Pavilion Angle 40.8°
Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted: 4.0%
Fluorescence: Faint
HCA Score:

Light Return:	Excellent
Fire:	Excellent
Scintillation:	Excellent
Spread:	Very Good
HCA Score :	1.3 - Excellent - within TIC range

 

[yyc_la_signa]

Anyone have thoughts on this diamond:

I found another diamond which I've placed on hold which looks great to me. An eye clean SI1.

1.56-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

Table: 57%
Depth: 61.9%
Crown Angle: 34.5° / Pavilion Angle 40.8°
Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted: 4.0%
Fluorescence: Faint
HCA Score:

Light Return:	Excellent
Fire:	Excellent
Scintillation:	Excellent
Spread:	Very Good
HCA Score :	1.3 - Excellent - within TIC range

 

[ringo865]

Additional clouds in SI stones have to be vetted carefully. I don’t know whether Blue Nile has this stone in their possession, but you could ask them to assess transparency?

 

[yyc_la_signa]

Additional clouds in SI stones have to be vetted carefully. I don’t know whether Blue Nile has this stone in their possession, but you could ask them to assess transparency?

Thanks

 

[yyc_la_signa]

Any thoughts on this stone:

1.45-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

VS2 / H Color/ 1.45
Table: 58%
Depth: 61.9%
Crown Angle: 35° / Pavilion Angle 40.6°
Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted: 4.0%
Fluorescence: Faint
HCA Score:

Light Return:	Excellent
Fire:	Excellent
Scintillation:	Excellent
Spread:	Very Good
HCA Score :	1.0 - Excellent - within TIC range

 

[LLJsmom]

I would prefer the H for the higher color, but with either one, I would want to check if the inclusions are visible. And if they are, at what angles, and would it matter to you? Looks like you bought them both? Great idea to compare them both IRL to see which is prettier, which you prefer.

 

[yyc_la_signa]

I would prefer the H for the higher color, but with either one, I would want to check if the inclusions are visible. And if they are, at what angles, and would it matter to you? Looks like you bought them both? Great idea to compare them both IRL to see which is prettier, which you prefer.

Thanks! I prefer the H too, I'm very color sensitive, I have an H now and sometimes its too warm for me but I also want to be at around 1.4 to 1.5 carat weight.

There is an inclusion on the table which I'm not a fan of but they've verified its eye clean. Otherwise its stunning with the arrow pattern. I think this might be the one! I can always return if I'm not happy.