Help required for engagement ring

[anubis14]

Hi All,
Posted here before but unfortunately the diamond that i wanted sold. Looking at buying a diamond between 0.8 - 1 carat and starting to run out of time choosing one so I have got down to 4 choices and need your expert opinion in choosing the right one as i'm from Australia and cannot see the diamond first hand.

1. https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3986316.htm . I like white flash as you can see where the inclusions are and they give you all the necessary imagines to compare.
2. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.81-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-5133054 . At super zoom you can see the clouds inclusion on the face but its negligible in my opinion.
3. https://www.bluenile.com/au/diamond...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab , the cheapest out of the lot but unsure of where the inclusions are, they have told me its eye clean and as per usual bluenile don't really give you an ASET imagine.
   
4. https://www.bluenile.com/au/diamond...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab

Thanks in advance for your help .

 

[tyty333]

Looks like there are 3 "I"s at WF that fit in your budget. They are all bigger than the other stones you have posted. I would call tomorrow morning and
have them pull the three stones...send you a picture of the 3 together and talk you through them. Which has the most sparkly...does one show color more
than the other...etc. What setting would you be considering? Do you know if you or your GF are color sensitive?

I* would want one of the WF stones for the larger size and for their excellent trade up program.

 

[anubis14]

Looks like there are 3 "I"s at WF that fit in your budget. They are all bigger than the other stones you have posted. I would call tomorrow morning and
have them pull the three stones...send you a picture of the 3 together and talk you through them. Which has the most sparkly...does one show color more
than the other...etc. What setting would you be considering? Do you know if you or your GF are color sensitive?

I* would want one of the WF stones for the larger size and for their excellent trade up program.

Yeah I'll send them an email to see all 3 of them. The setting will be the typ. 4 hook in platinum or white gold.

I believe I'm more colour sensitive then my missus but even I can't tell that much unless I'm comparing I with F and up

 

[sledge]

When you made your color assessment was you looking at princess cuts and GIA or AGS grades stones?

Asking because princess cuts tend to show more body color than rounds. Also others have reported GIA graded stones to sometimes have a more white appearance when you dip into G and lower. Especially in the I range.

Not saying any of this to scare you or deter the selections. Just making you aware so you can adjust accordingly.

Out of those listed I like WF the best. Much because the vendor is top notch in customer service, has the best upgrade policy and provides complete transparency with light performance and symmetry imaging so you KNOW you are getting an ideal cut stone. For me, cut is king and this stone looks gorgeous. The video is great too and looks very white for an I color.

 

[rockysalamander]

I like this one.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3954436.htm

This is a larger spread if they clear the clouds.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.02-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-5474289

 

[Matthews1127]

Hi All,
Posted here before but unfortunately the diamond that i wanted sold. Looking at buying a diamond between 0.8 - 1 carat and starting to run out of time choosing one so I have got down to 4 choices and need your expert opinion in choosing the right one as i'm from Australia and cannot see the diamond first hand.

1. https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3986316.htm . I like white flash as you can see where the inclusions are and they give you all the necessary imagines to compare.
2. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.81-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-5133054 . At super zoom you can see the clouds inclusion on the face but its negligible in my opinion.
3. https://www.bluenile.com/au/diamond...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab , the cheapest out of the lot but unsure of where the inclusions are, they have told me its eye clean and as per usual bluenile don't really give you an ASET imagine.
   
4. https://www.bluenile.com/au/diamond...AMONDS&track=viewDiamondDetails&action=newTab

Thanks in advance for your help .

I’m team WF0.901

 

[kindred]

I hope you have that Whiteflash diamond on hold. It looks beautiful and you can't beat WhiteFlash's upgrade policy. ( Even if you are sure you will never need it - you may change your mind down the road.)

Is this the kind of setting that you were thinking of?

https://www.whiteflash.com/engageme...ni-1rz7241-solitaire-engagement-ring-3991.htm

 

[Bron357]

Hi fellow Aussie, don’t forget that you will pay 10% GST on the total amount including insurance and shipping. It is important that the vendor (and I believe both Whiteflash and James Allen are aware) completes the import documentation correctly otherwise you’ll pay 15% being 10% GST and 5% import tax. The US / Aust free trade agreement spares you the extra 5% provided it is documented correctly.
How it works with the tax is, usually Fed ex is the shipper, so they call you and tell you how much you have to pay before your parcel can clear customs. Fed ex usually charges a $55 fee for doing your processing (this is extra for you to pay). Once you pay (Visa card over the phone is how I do it) your parcel is normally delivered 2 or 3 working days later.