Is this a good diamond?

[Iilac]

I am so close now to getting a ring but I need expert experience to see if this is a good diamond or not. I want to get the diamond from JA since I am getting my setting from them. Here is the diamond that I have saved. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1543596.asp
My budget is 4k for the diamond. Thank you for your help.

 

[sakari_8]

I think the quality (Color and clarity) is good, the only thing I do not like is Ratio being 1.03, princess cut stones
should be nice square, I would prefer ratio between 1.0 to 1.02 this stone has ratio of 1.03, I would not really
prefer that, based on your requirement I would suggest the below stone, click the link to view it

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3121386-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-G-color-VS1-clarity.aspx?cid=DiamPS&utm_source=pricescope.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=pricescope.com

 

[Iilac]

Thank you Sakuri_8. I would really like to get a diamond from ja. Do you have any suggestions from them?

 

[tyty333]

I am so close now to getting a ring but I need expert experience to see if this is a good diamond or not. I want to get the diamond from JA since I am getting my setting from them. Here is the diamond that I have saved. http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1543596.asp
My budget is 4k for the diamond. Thank you for your help.

Have you requested an ASET image for this stone to check on light return? I'm not fond of the look but it could just be
the image. The faceting pattern is not very discernible and there is very little contrast. (could be the picture though)
An ASET will tell more.

I kind of like the look of this one. I would call JA and ask why it only got a good on symmetry and ask how it affects the stone.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1539500.asp

edit...this is only an H but I like the look of it better than the stone you linked.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1542408.asp

 

[Christina...]

These may be good options...
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2803933.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2826007.htm

they are both slightly over budget but besides the pricescope wire discount you can also receive $75 off for registering on their site.

 

[Iilac]

Thank you tyty3333 and Christina. I have requested the ASET image of the diamond that I picked. Also I did ask JA on the symmetry of the stone that tyty3333 picked and they said "It received a low grading on symmetry because of the faceting alignment in the diamond. I think the diamond you have on hold at the moment will have much better light performance." I will post the ASET image when I receive it but please continue to make any diamond suggestions from JA if possible. Thanks.

 

[Iilac]

Since I am waiting for the ASET pictures from JA, GOG finally got some diamonds in that met my specs and budget. Here are three diamonds that they recommended to me. Which one would you pick and why?

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10206/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9489

and a I diamond that looks whiter then the H that I posted. It could be the picture also.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10163/

Thank you for your help. I am just so anxious to get the best diamond for my money.

 

[justginger]

Since I am waiting for the ASET pictures from JA, GOG finally got some diamonds in that met my specs and budget. Here are three diamonds that they recommended to me. Which one would you pick and why?

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10206/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9489

and a I diamond that looks whiter then the H that I posted. It could be the picture also.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10163/

Thank you for your help. I am just so anxious to get the best diamond for my money.

I like the last one the best - is it you who put it on hold?

 

[Niel]

i know the stone is a little bit smaller but the aset looks really good, and I love the setting. and 5100 is a good deal with that setting being platinum and 1600

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3380/

 

[04diamond<3]

and a I diamond that looks whiter then the H that I posted. It could be the picture also.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10163/

Thank you for your help. I am just so anxious to get the best diamond for my money.

So far, that's my favorite. Here are some other options with JA:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1546820.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1531084.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1363585.asp

And personally a 1.0 ratio is my favorite. You get an even distribution. If you like the more rectangular than a 1.1 might be your preference.

 

[Iilac]

Since I am waiting for the ASET pictures from JA, GOG finally got some diamonds in that met my specs and budget. Here are three diamonds that they recommended to me. Which one would you pick and why?

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10206/
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/9489

and a I diamond that looks whiter then the H that I posted. It could be the picture also.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10163/

Thank you for your help. I am just so anxious to get the best diamond for my money.

I like the last one the best - is it you who put it on hold?

Yes it is. Any reason on why it is the cheaper of the three? Maybe due to I grading from GIA?

 

[Iilac]

i know the stone is a little bit smaller but the aset looks really good, and I love the setting. and 5100 is a good deal with that setting being platinum and 1600

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3380/

Thank you Nielseel, that is a fantastic looking diamond but I really want a bigger diamond.

 

[Iilac]

and a I diamond that looks whiter then the H that I posted. It could be the picture also.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10163/

Thank you for your help. I am just so anxious to get the best diamond for my money.

So far, that's my favorite. Here are some other options with JA:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1546820.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1531084.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1363585.asp

And personally a 1.0 ratio is my favorite. You get an even distribution. If you like the more rectangular than a 1.1 might be your preference.

Thank you 04diamond. Any suggestions on why it cheaper then the other 2 on GOG? Also thank you again for the JA suggestions as well.

 

[04diamond<3]

and a I diamond that looks whiter then the H that I posted. It could be the picture also.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10163/

Thank you for your help. I am just so anxious to get the best diamond for my money.

So far, that's my favorite. Here are some other options with JA:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1546820.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1531084.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1363585.asp

And personally a 1.0 ratio is my favorite. You get an even distribution. If you like the more rectangular than a 1.1 might be your preference.

Thank you 04diamond. Any suggestions on why it cheaper then the other 2 on GOG? Also thank you again for the JA suggestions as well.

Well, it's the smallest. If you look at the mm size, the other two are over 5.0 and this one is not. and all of the diamonds you posted from GOG are GIA certified.

 

[Niel]

understandable. Heres a nice one from brian gavin
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.918-i-si1-princess-diamond-ags-ags-104061366001


I will say that princess hold more color, so you might consider going higher in color
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.832-d-si1-princess-diamond-ags-104061772003

 

[Iilac]

and a I diamond that looks whiter then the H that I posted. It could be the picture also.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10163/

Thank you for your help. I am just so anxious to get the best diamond for my money.

So far, that's my favorite. Here are some other options with JA:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1546820.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1531084.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1363585.asp

And personally a 1.0 ratio is my favorite. You get an even distribution. If you like the more rectangular than a 1.1 might be your preference.

Thank you 04diamond. Any suggestions on why it cheaper then the other 2 on GOG? Also thank you again for the JA suggestions as well.

Well, it's the smallest. If you look at the mm size, the other two are over 5.0 and this one is not. and all of the diamonds you posted from GOG are GIA certified.

Thank you. Of the three diamonds that you suggested from JA, which one would you prefer?

 

[Iilac]

understandable. Heres a nice one from brian gavin
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.918-i-si1-princess-diamond-ags-ags-104061366001


I will say that princess hold more color, so you might consider going higher in color
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.832-d-si1-princess-diamond-ags-104061772003

Thank you nielseel, I am looking at diamonds from JA or GOG if possible since they have the setting I want. Do you have diamond suggestions from them or what diamond do you like best from JA that 04diamond posted?

 

[justginger]

and a I diamond that looks whiter then the H that I posted. It could be the picture also.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10163/

Thank you for your help. I am just so anxious to get the best diamond for my money.

So far, that's my favorite. Here are some other options with JA:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1546820.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1531084.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1363585.asp

And personally a 1.0 ratio is my favorite. You get an even distribution. If you like the more rectangular than a 1.1 might be your preference.

Thank you 04diamond. Any suggestions on why it cheaper then the other 2 on GOG? Also thank you again for the JA suggestions as well.

Well, it's the smallest. If you look at the mm size, the other two are over 5.0 and this one is not. and all of the diamonds you posted from GOG are GIA certified.

Thank you. Of the three diamonds that you suggested from JA, which one would you prefer?

The middle one is my least favorite, I tend to stay away from princesses that have tables larger than their depths.

I'd need to see ASETs on the others, but knee jerk reaction is that I prefer the first, if you're ok with the I color.