Which oval diamond?

[jbizzy]

I'm considering these ovals.. I love oval diamonds! They are so regal looking to me. I just need help deciding which one if anyone can help.

Oval 0.80 carat H VS1 $2880
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.80-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-226748

Oval 0.86 carat H VVS2 $3220
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.86-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-67592

Oval 0.94 carat H VS1 $3460
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.94-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-222419

Oval 0.80 carat E VS2 $3610
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.80-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-226749

 

[Mayk]

I'm not an expert but I like #2, #4 and #1. The largest one has a huge bow tie...#3 and I didn't care for it.

 

[Daisycakes617]

Also not an expert, but I like either the first or last one. The second one is nice but looks more roundish than the others. Love ovals though and I don't think you can go wrong with 1,2 or 4! Good luck

 

[yennyfire]

I'm not an expert but I like #2, #4 and #1. The largest one has a huge bow tie...#3 and I didn't care for it.

I agree with MayK...

 

[msop04]

I like the E/VS2... it seems to have the least bow-tie effect. And the color is really nice. After that, I'd choose the H/VVS2 because I love a chubby oval!

 

[tyty333]

You're going to pick three and request asets right (to check on light return) .

 

[jbizzy]

Yes after i get asets ill post them so we can further rule out an oval to reach a final decision!

 

[lambskin]

The bows on #2 & 3 are huge. I like E color better than H as the price reflects. But I am a stickler re color.

 

[Christina...]

I'm not an expert but I like #2, #4 and #1. The largest one has a huge bow tie...#3 and I didn't care for it.

I agree, these would be the three that I would request ASETs of. Post them when you receive them as well as the gemologist opinions of the side by side comparison.

 

[Christina...]

As far as the bow tie goes..I agree that I wouldnt want a large dark area across the belky of my stone, however its typically the most noticeable in static images. When the stkne or ligbt source is moving the bow tie will diminish and I've read that often its this bow tie area that creates much of the fire the stone produces. Im on a new phone while my laptop is being repaired, and I havent completely figured out how to use it to link articles and such but I believe Jon at good old gold did a video discussing this. Perhaps someone knows what I am referring to and can link it for you.

Edit....again with the typos!!! Sorry guys!

 

[Daisycakes617]

As far as the bow tie goes..I agree that I wouldnt want a large dark area across the belky of my stone, however its typically the most noticeable in static images. When the stkne or ligbt source is moving the bow tie will diminish and I've read that often its this bow tie area that creates much of the fire the stone produces. Im on a new phone while my laptop is being repaired, and I havent completely figured out how to use it to link articles and such but I believe Jon at good old gold did a video discussing this. Perhaps someone knows what I am referring to and can link it for you.

Edit....again with the typos!!! Sorry guys!

I watched that video! I think you mean this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NFHgOWokLs for ovals?

 

[msop04]

As far as the bow tie goes..I agree that I wouldnt want a large dark area across the belky of my stone, however its typically the most noticeable in static images. When the stkne or ligbt source is moving the bow tie will diminish and I've read that often its this bow tie area that creates much of the fire the stone produces.

That's very interesting, Christina... I didn't know that -- thanks for sharing!