Choosing between 2 diamonds - 3 carat G versus F

[caballogurl]

I am looking at two different diamonds - a little over a 3 carat G and F. Will I be able to tell a difference in color?

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2859766.htm HCA 1.4

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2881117.htm

 

[caballogurl]

Also, here is another one:

http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-3-carat-ideal-cut-h-color-vs2-clarity_LD03011950 HCA 1.5

Whatever diamond I get, I will be ordering loose and have inspected by a local appraiser. If I don't like it, I have no problem sending it back. People keep pointing me to James Allen, but since there redesign their is limited inventory and I don't want to go below H and SI1 clarity.

I saw this one from James Allen but it got an awful HCA score

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-...t-H-color-VS2-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-98019

 

[Christina...]

Most people can't see the slight difference in color between an F and a G, although body color becomes more noticeable in larger ct weights. I prefer the proportions of the first WF stone you posted though, and WF can assess the stone and give you much more information making it easier to make an informed decision before purchasing. Since BN is a drop shipper they never actually see their stones (other than the signature select line)and can't give you any additional information.

 

[Christina...]

The HCA is rough on stones with a pavilion angle over 41, thats why the JA stone scored so low. If you really like it though I would request idealscope images of the stone. IS offer better information on the stone than the HCA.

 

[Christina...]

Another vendor option is GOG Gavin diamonds. I didn't see anything listed on the GOG website but they can source one for you, and I haven't checked BGD's yet, but he too could source one.

 

[caballogurl]

Who would you recommend - BGD, GOG or WF? I really like BGD settings but when I called they didn't have as much inventory. GOG seemed very helpful, but I didn't like that you could see any virtual inventory.