Which of these 3 diamonds should I buy?

[MrGrinch]

Hi there... I am new to this forum and see that there are very knowledgable people here. I was hoping someone would be able to give me some advice on which if these 3 diamonds I should purchase. Based on our decisions for cut, color, and clarity, these are the sizes that I can afford. Unfortunately I am on a limited budget but could afford any of these...

DIAMOND #1
Price: $2,400
Shape and Cutting Size: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.71 - 5.73 x 3.52 mm
Carat Weight: 0.70 Carat
Color Grade: G
Clarity Grade: VS2
Cut Grade: Excellent
Clarity Characteristics: Crystal
Finish - Polish: Excellent
Finish - Symmetry: Excellent
Flourescence: None
Depth: 61.5%
Table: 58.0%



DIAMOND #2
Price: $2,455
Shape and Cutting Size: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.84 - 5.89 x 3.52 mm
Carat Weight: 0.73 Carat
Color Grade: G
Clarity Grade: VS2
Cut Grade: Excellent
Clarity Characteristics: Feather
Finish - Polish: Very Good
Finish - Symmetry: Excellent
Flourescence: None
Depth: 60.0%
Table: 58.0%
Crown: 33.7%
Pavil: 40.9%
Cutlet: 0.4% Pointed
Girdle: 1.2% Thin



DIAMOND #3
Price: $2,535
Shape and Cutting Size: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.70 - 5.75 x 3.58 mm
Carat Weight: 0.72 Carat
Color Grade: G
Clarity Grade: VS2
Cut Grade: Excellent
Clarity Characteristics: Crystal
Finish - Polish: Excellent
Finish - Symmetry: Excellent
Flourescence: None
Depth: 62.5%
Table: 55.0%

Any advice would be appreicated and thanks very much!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

#2 is larger in diameter than the other two, but without the crown and pavilion angles of all three, I don''t think anyone can really give a meaningful opinion.

 

[MrGrinch]

Sorry someone interrupted me from my original post. The above picture is diamond #1. Here is diamond #2.

 

[MrGrinch]

And here is diamond #3. Thanks again!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Generally, it is good to stick with crown angles between 34 and 35 and pavilion angles of 40.6-41.0, and depth 60-62...if you want an ideal cut stone. I think you could do a little better than these in terms of cut. Have you seen them in person?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Here are a couple in your price range:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1225109.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1225110.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

 

[MrGrinch]

Hi there... thanks very much for your responses and insight. My problem is that I live in a remote part of Canada and have no ability to see any of the diamonds first-hand. Even going to the B&M shops in the closest city are hundreds even thousands of dollars above what I would pay online. As well, the diamonds that I am looking at are from a reputable internet-based company already based on Canada so I know that I would not need to worry about possible customs import issues whereas I may have to if I purchased from whiteflash or bluenile. So I realize I will be paying a bit of a premium for this but don''t have many other choices. Based on your suggestion may I ask you opinion on this diamond for $2,750 USD...

 

[MrGrinch]

And the dimensions...

 

[Lorelei]

Either could be fine but Idealscope images would be best to check out those angle combos.

http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=education-performance

 

[stone-cold11]

#2, #3 an #4 look good to me from the numbers. Next would be to get an Idealscope image or look at it personally.