AndyDufresne
Rough_Rock
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- Sep 21, 2015
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Hi all, I have been using PriceScope for the last several weeks during shopping and I've narrowed my selection down to two diamonds (I think).
I'm looking for ideal cut rounds that are eye clean from 6 inches or so, my girlfriend and I both have pretty good eye sight so I'm mostly looking at VS2s, but I've considered some of WhiteFlash's SIs with the eye clean mark. My girlfriend would rate size highly and I rate cut highly, so the odd man out is color; I've been looking at HIJ stones for the most part. We'll mount it in a simple 4 prong yellow gold setting.
Long story short I'm deciding between these two:
WhiteFlash 1.222 J VS2 AGS-0 "ACA" http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3488747.htm
James Allen 1.36 J VS2 AGS-0 "True Hearts" http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.36-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-584241
So here's the rub. I *want* to work with WhiteFlash. They have a stellar reputation and are close enough we can drive there to shop wedding bands later. But I don't think I can justify paying more for a stone so much smaller. I understand and appreciate the return and upgrade policies WhiteFlash offers, but we will never upgrade.
Am I missing something wrong with that James Allen stone? It seems priced lower than it should be. For instance, they have a 1.15ct I SI1 selling for $260 more.
Finally last question for the mind readers out there... are we going to be happy with a J?
I think the answer is a resounding YES since we'll be looking at it face up and refracting a ton of light. My original search was for I or better, but there are so many additional options at J.
Thanks in advance.
I'm looking for ideal cut rounds that are eye clean from 6 inches or so, my girlfriend and I both have pretty good eye sight so I'm mostly looking at VS2s, but I've considered some of WhiteFlash's SIs with the eye clean mark. My girlfriend would rate size highly and I rate cut highly, so the odd man out is color; I've been looking at HIJ stones for the most part. We'll mount it in a simple 4 prong yellow gold setting.
Long story short I'm deciding between these two:
WhiteFlash 1.222 J VS2 AGS-0 "ACA" http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3488747.htm
James Allen 1.36 J VS2 AGS-0 "True Hearts" http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.36-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-584241
So here's the rub. I *want* to work with WhiteFlash. They have a stellar reputation and are close enough we can drive there to shop wedding bands later. But I don't think I can justify paying more for a stone so much smaller. I understand and appreciate the return and upgrade policies WhiteFlash offers, but we will never upgrade.
Am I missing something wrong with that James Allen stone? It seems priced lower than it should be. For instance, they have a 1.15ct I SI1 selling for $260 more.
Finally last question for the mind readers out there... are we going to be happy with a J?
Thanks in advance.