Which Oval should I choose?

[stresseddiamond]

Hi, I love reading your opinions on diamonds and I have been trying to use the knowledge gained in this forum to pick an oval diamond! To that end, I'm looking at the following ovals. Which oval looks best to you and why?
Option A
Option B
Option C
Option D

Thanks for your help!
-L

 

[KKJohnson]

the links do not work for BN, I believe you have to post the whole link instead of modifying it. Otherwise it takes us to the BN home page

 

[rockysalamander]

@KKJohnson try holding Ctrl while you click on the words. Works on a PC...

#1 inclusions to prominent for this size stone. Not in love with faceting.
#2 I like this one
#3 better light movement than #2
#4 I think this has too much mush.

If I were you, I'd request ASET images for #2 and 3, but I'm not sure if BN will provide them.

Here are a few from JA (I like their photo setup and they generally provide ASET).
#5 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.00-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2820817
#6 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.00-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3117500 {great movement}**
#7 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.01-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2525410 {great movement of light}**

JA will only provide 3 ASET per email, if they have the stone available to them. So, ponder carefully. I like #6 & 7 (7 especially).

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I'd agree that I would have to have an ASET image on an oval since it's tough to find a well cut one with good light return. So James Allen is your best bet.