Having Trouble Making a Decision on 2ct Diamond. Would appreciate advice!

[Supertramp33]

Hi -

I need to make a decision by tomorrow on a mined 2ct round brilliant diamond for an engagement ring in platinum solitaire setting. I have three options. They are all slightly above 2ct triple-E VS2 ranging from G-H color. They are all within $1,000 of each other. I have seen the first one in person and liked it - have not seen the other two. Please let me know your feedback and which you think is best! Thank you!

#1 (picture attached)
#2 (also have this)
#3 (also have this)

 

[lovedogs]

Definitely not #2. The first and 3rd options have potential. Do you have a pic of the cert for #1?

Edit, just saw #1 cert.

Can I ask how much these are?

 

[Supertramp33]

Thanks for the response! They’re all between 24k and 26k. Why not #2?

 

[lovedogs]

#2 has both a steep crown and pavillion angle, and just isn't as attractive overall (looks "messier" to my eye)

 

[lovedogs]

Ps. Just to show you options of what you can get from an online vendor selling super ideal diamonds.

Diamond | 2.350 ct I SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 3795863

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.350 carat I color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 3795863

www.whiteflash.com

 

[lavenderdragonfly23]

I second Whiteflash “A Cut Above” super ideals. Their diamonds are gorgeous and they have an awesome upgrade policy should you decide to do a trade in someday!

 

[Double E]

Congrat! And it's such a big purchase~

Not sure how much time you have spent for a research for this BIG BUY, but many folks here are really experienced and with extensive knowledge especially when it comes to modern round brilliant. Superideal vendors like Whiteflash is really a shortcut. I noticed you mentioned your 3 candidates are all G to H colored, so I further suggest considering below:

Diamond | 2.126 ct H VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4519825

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.126 carat H color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4519825

www.whiteflash.com

H colored stone, and larger diameter than the 2nd & 3rd stone that we can see the size. A few thousand more though. But with a diamond that size, contrast or hearts & arrows pattern difference could be obvious, so is light performance. And they offers some future benefits like upgrading.

If you are bound to other criteria, please do share, e.g. budget, where you' re living (may be with heavy tax buying oversea), commitment to a jeweler etc.

 

[autumngems]

I second Whiteflash “A Cut Above” super ideals. Their diamonds are gorgeous and they have an awesome upgrade policy should you decide to do a trade in someday!

They have changed their policy now.