Brian Gavin Signature or Whiteflash ACA: Which would you pick??

[20 is Platinum]

I'm ready to pull the trigger on a 20th anniversary upgrade, and am unsure which to pick! Which is best:

Brian Gavin Signature:

1.532 H VS1 Signature Round

Buy diamonds online - AGS Graded 1.532 carat H VS1 super ideal cut Brian Gavin Hearts & Arrows Round Cut diamond. Lifetime Upgrade Policy!

www.briangavindiamonds.com

Whiteflash ACA 1.5:

Diamond | 1.537 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4391573

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.537 carat G color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4391573

www.whiteflash.com

Whiteflash ACA 1.6:

Diamond | 1.606 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4392265

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.606 carat G color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4392265

www.whiteflash.com

Any help is appreciated!

 

[lovedogs]

I would choose either of the WF ones over the BG one because of the lifetime upgrade policy, plus you go up a color grade (IMHO VS1 and VS2 doesn't make a difference in that size stone)

 

[20 is Platinum]

I have an eternity band from BG and it is just beautiful, so I think I've been a bit nervous about going somewhere else. I definitely favor the Whiteflash upgrade policy and I like that Whiteflash has the Vache U113, which I love. I have been torn between choosing BG with better clarity or WF with better color; thank you for the help!

 

[distracts]

I'd get the biggest. At VS2/VS1 I don't think the clarity is really going to make a difference, and you'd be more likely to see the difference between G and H. And since there's a 1.6 ct G... that's what I'd get. It's got a faceup size that will be noticeably bigger than the other WF stone and is still bigger than the BGD though idk if noticeably so - but in combo with the better color puts it over the top for me.

 

[DejaWiz]

Either would be wonderful choices.
To echo what others have said: WF has an impeccable (and unbeaten) upgrade policy, so they have the advantage, in my opinion.

 

[sledge]

Just to clarify (for future readers mainly), both BGD and WF have lifetime upgrade policies. Just WF is more flexible, as all you do is spend $1+ than the original price and trade however you want. BGD requires $1+ more as well, but also requires you upgrade 2 of the following 3 C's: color, carat or clarity.

Recently I heard chatter there is some discretion in BGD's policy, but it is not written. For that reason I do prefer WF's upgrade policy.

Also my preference would be for a color bump that is likely minimal to the naked eye, but may have half a shot of being detectable. Whereas the minor clarity bump is likely only appreciable under the microscope.

Narrowing between the WF stones, I would ask them to pull and place side by side for additional photo & video comparison. Since all color grades have range, I would want to make sure they are near identical. If one is a little whiter I might lean that way.

Performance-wise, both WF stones are very, very similar in the videos. I would be curious to know what WF thought about each stone in a real life examination under various lighting conditions.

I might add both WF stones are $9,648/carat, whereas the BGD is just a smidge higher at $9,689/carat. So very equally comparable when you equalize the carat weight differences.

That said, the 1.606 offers an extra 0.20mm in spread for the same $/carat as the 1.537 and some will love that.

 

[20 is Platinum]

I went with the WF 1.6!! Thank you all for the help; I am SOSO excited!!

 

[sledge]

I went with the WF 1.6!! Thank you all for the help; I am SOSO excited!!

Congrats! Love the enthusiasm & decisiveness! Please be sure to post back once you get the new stone to share bling photos and thoughts on performance.

 

[20 is Platinum]

Congrats! Love the enthusiasm & decisiveness! Please be sure to post back once you get the new stone to share bling photos and thoughts on performance.

I will!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Excellent choice! In the event you ever upgrade again, they usually have the best selection of stones aside from the upgrade policy. Can't wait to see it set!

 

[MissGotRocks]

I think you made a fabulous choice! Can't wait to see your new diamond!