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Which of these diamonds do you like better?

gordonhtfu

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am looking to buy a diamond from James Allen. Here are a couple that I really like. They are similarly prices so I would like to see if anyone else has any thoughts to share.

Choice 1:
SKU 310156 (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-310156
Carat Size: 1.00
Clarity: SI2
Color: G
Cut: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
HCA Rating: 1.3 (Excellent)
Fluorescence: Faint
Price: 5770

Choice 2:
SKU 299541 (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.09-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-299541
Carat Size: 1.09
Clarity: SI2
Color: G
Cut: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
HCA Rating: 1.1 (Excellent)
Fluorescence: None
Price: $6430

Choice 3:
SKU 311997 (http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-311997
Carat Size: 1.2
Clarity: SI1
Color: I
Cut: Excellent
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
HCA Rating: 3.4 (Very Good)
Fluorescence: Medium Green
Price $6530
 
The first two have way too many inclusions. My 2 cents.
 
I also do not care for the SI2 stones. I wouldn't consider any stone with over 3.0 HCA score, so that would rule it out #3 for me. I guess you could ask for the idealscope image, though. The green fluorescence would be a curiosity factor for me as I have only seen blue fluorescence. Not sure I would want green in my doamond, but I'd love to see it!

I would be looking at 1 ct H and I color SI1 stones if I were you.
 
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