Why is this diamond whiter? - Best diamond?

[thinkp4d]

Dear readers,

Kindly check out these 2 LG, round diamonds:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...at-d-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-11487130

vs.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...at-d-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-12470177

Can you tell me what gives the more whiter appeareance to the 2nd one? The only things I see different are the proportions, in favor of the 1st one (judging by the ideal proportions). However, I like more the brightness of the 2nd one. Is that even a good thing?

On a general note, I'm trying to identify the picture perfect diamond (hopefully that translates to real life perfection). So just by looking at the JA initial picture, is one able to tell with a high degree of certainty that one diamond will be a great performer? To aid in this regard, are the following things relevant?

- sharpness of the arrows? (clearly defined and black arrows vs poorly defined and blackish/gray nuances)
- degree of whiteness (for same color diamonds
- just like in the example above - both D color).- how should the table/center look like?

Pictures/links/reads of what you think the perfect diamond (top view) looks like would help a lot!

etc.

Thanks in advance!

 

[DejaWiz]

#2 looks impressive, despite the CA and PA pairing.

Scores a 1.4 on the HCA:

Round 1.9000 carat diamond for $5,930.00 listed by James Allen

www.pricescope.com

This one should (and apparently does) lean toward brilliance, albeit with a small sacrifice in fire.

If you are wanting a diamond that leans towards balanced or even a bit more fire, then here are some alternatives:

Extreme clean SI1 (tiny pinpoints and needles that will likely never be seen with the naked eye... definitely will not interfere with transparency and light return). Color is probably closer to a GIA G-H.

Lab-Created 1.92 Carat round diamond

This 1.92 carat Lab-Created round diamond F color si1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.90 Carat round diamond

This 1.9 carat Lab-Created round diamond D color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Lab-Created 1.90 Carat round diamond

This 1.9 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Another very clean SI1. These inclusions appear to be a mix of very tiny pinpoints and needles (growth remnants). Surpasses the 2 carat mark. Part of their True Hearts lineup, which do carry a hefty price premium. Ideal-Scope looks great.

Lab-Created 2.04 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 2.04 carat Lab-Created E color si1 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

If none of these strike your fancy, then I think you could give your 1.9 D VS2 a test drive: if it doesn't absolutely wow you, then JA will take care of you with their return/exchange program.

 

[Kim N]

@DejaWiz I really like the 1.90 E VS2 and 2.04 E SI1 you posted!

The shallow pavilion on the original 1.90 D VS2 makes the arrows elongated in a less pleasing way to my eye.

Might I also suggest this one? It's a good example of a "perfect" diamond to me.

Lab-Created 1.87 Carat round diamond

This 1.87 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

 

[DejaWiz]

@DejaWiz I really like the 1.90 E VS2 and 2.04 E SI1 you posted!

The shallow pavilion on the original 1.90 D VS2 makes the arrows elongated in a less pleasing way to my eye.

Might I also suggest this one? It's a good example of a "perfect" diamond to me.

Lab-Created 1.87 Carat round diamond

This 1.87 carat Lab-Created round diamond E color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from IGI

www.jamesallen.com

Drool-inducing diamond...very nice suggestion!

 

[4Sophie]

Dear readers,

Kindly check out these 2 LG, round diamonds:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...at-d-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-11487130

vs.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...at-d-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-12470177

Can you tell me what gives the more whiter appeareance to the 2nd one? The only things I see different are the proportions, in favor of the 1st one (judging by the ideal proportions). However, I like more the brightness of the 2nd one. Is that even a good thing?

On a general note, I'm trying to identify the picture perfect diamond (hopefully that translates to real life perfection). So just by looking at the JA initial picture, is one able to tell with a high degree of certainty that one diamond will be a great performer? To aid in this regard, are the following things relevant?

- sharpness of the arrows? (clearly defined and black arrows vs poorly defined and blackish/gray nuances)
- degree of whiteness (for same color diamonds
- just like in the example above - both D color).- how should the table/center look like?

Pictures/links/reads of what you think the perfect diamond (top view) looks like would help a lot!

etc.

Thanks in advance!