Looking for a sparkle 2 carat diamond to upgrade. Need advice!

[Natusik87]

HI, first time posting.. so bare with me..
I'm upgrading my engagement ring to a 2ct round brilliant cut diamond with a tulip setting.
I have asked the jeweler that makes the setting that I love for diamond options and didn't like them.. Not sure if she will be willing to make me a setting and put in a diamond I find elsewhere.. ill attach the picture of setting I'm loving.
I have put two diamonds on hold at James Allen and looking for some advice on these
here are the two diamonds..


2.04 F VS2 ex cut faint Fl Table 57, crown 36, pavilion 40.6 depth 62 -32K 2.08 H VVS1 ex cut medium blue Fl table 57, crown 35.5, pavilion 40.6 depth 62.5 - 28K

 

[DejaWiz]

Here's the F VS2:

2.04 Carat round diamond

This 2.04 carat round diamond F color vs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Here's the H VVS1:

2.08 Carat round diamond

This 2.08 carat round diamond H color vvs1 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Have you checked out Whiteflash?
They have a few guaranteed super ideal cut diamonds in stock that have immaculate optical symmetry, proven via all the advanced images that are provided.
Plus, their lifetime upgrade program is about the best in the industry:

Diamond | 2.033 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4462537

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.033 carat G color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4462537

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 2.041 ct H VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4474031

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.041 carat H color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4474031

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 2.078 ct H VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4474032

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.078 carat H color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4474032

www.whiteflash.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Here are WF's settings...they have a stout selection or they can custom design you one.

Pave Engagement Rings | Whiteflash

Pave Engagement Rings exude beauty and class with contemporary and vintage designs available. Take a look at the full collection at Whiteflash.

www.whiteflash.com

 

[Kim N]

Here's the F VS2:

2.04 Carat round diamond

This 2.04 carat round diamond F color vs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Here's the H VVS1:

2.08 Carat round diamond

This 2.08 carat round diamond H color vvs1 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Have you checked out Whiteflash?
They have a few guaranteed super ideal cut diamonds in stock that have immaculate optical symmetry, proven via all the advanced images that are provided.
Plus, their lifetime upgrade program is about the best in the industry:

Diamond | 2.033 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4462537

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.033 carat G color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4462537

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 2.041 ct H VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4474031

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.041 carat H color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4474031

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 2.078 ct H VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4474032

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.078 carat H color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4474032

www.whiteflash.com

100% agree with the recommended Whiteflash stones.

 

[Natusik87]

Im not sure how I feel that they are not GIA certified. Tell me more about this company..

 

[Natusik87]

What about the ones Im considering? what are your thoughts on them?

 

[DejaWiz]

Im not sure how I feel that they are not GIA certified. Tell me more about this company..

AGS Triple Zero/Ideal blows away GIA 3X in terms of strictness and tighter criteria in regards to the most important of the 4Cs: Cut.

AGS was the first lab to pioneer grading optical performance. The ASET scope was invented for them and used on every diamond that the grade.

Handheld ASET®

The handheld ASET is easy to use on loose or mounted diamonds, and is convenient for travel. Learn more at AmericanGemSociety.org.

www.americangemsociety.org

Aset Scope Diamond - Jannpaul

Ideal scope vs ASET diamond scope. The ASET scope (Angular Spectrum Evaluation Tool) was introduced by AGSL in 2005. It works similar to Ideal Scope, but provides additional information in the intensity of a diamond’s light return.

www.jannpaul.com

A Guide to the Angular Spectrum Evaluation Tool (ASET)

The ASET from the AGS is a simple device that quickly provides a wealth of information about how a diamond handles light. Learn how to use it here.

www.whiteflash.com

 

[lulu_ma]

Hi, this video really illustrates the difference between a super ideal cut and a GIA triple x. You have a healthy budget, why not get super ideal light performance? I did look at Brian Gavin Blue to see if any diamonds with fluoro were in your ideal parameters. His stock is low now for 2+ carats with fluoro. Also, the super ideal dealers seem to have phenomenal upgrade policies.

You can also try plugging in the stone parameters into the HCA Tool.

Holloway Cut Advisor | HCA Tool

The HCA Tool uses data from a round brilliant diamond to produce a score that can help you make an estimate regarding the cut quality. Use it here.

www.pricescope.com

 

[John Pollard]

@DejaWiz, @lulu_ma and other vets:

I thought I'd share a new tutorial, in case you find it helpful for ASET Q&A.
https://www.pricescope.com/tools/aset-scope

The setup in the video on that page uses no backlighting, to match what consumers see in the desktop viewers AGS produces, along with most vendor photos today.

There's a supplementary section explaining backlighting and handheld use.

 

[life of mel]

HI, first time posting.. so bare with me..
I'm upgrading my engagement ring to a 2ct round brilliant cut diamond with a tulip setting.
I have asked the jeweler that makes the setting that I love for diamond options and didn't like them.. Not sure if she will be willing to make me a setting and put in a diamond I find elsewhere.. ill attach the picture of setting I'm loving.
I have put two diamonds on hold at James Allen and looking for some advice on these
here are the two diamonds..


2.04 F VS2 ex cut faint Fl Table 57, crown 36, pavilion 40.6 depth 62 -32K 2.08 H VVS1 ex cut medium blue Fl table 57, crown 35.5, pavilion 40.6 depth 62.5 - 28K

Is this by bonnie jewelry? I love her settings as well b ut did not like her Diamond options she gave me. I am going with ring concierge instead as they will do settings only unlike bonnie.

 

[Natusik87]

Is this by bonnie jewelry? I love her settings as well b ut did not like her Diamond options she gave me. I am going with ring concierge instead as they will do settings only unlike bonnie.

yes, it is. I had the same issue with them providing diamond options that I wasn't happy with.. Love their setting tho!