Need help deciding!

[aaron3109]

I just started researching diamonds last week, and I am looking to buy one very soon (within the next couple days). I've learned a little from talking to jewelers and from the forum, so I picked a handful that I thought were good. But, I could use some input so I don't end up spending an arm and a leg for on something that's not worth it. As far as my budget, I'd really like to avoid breaching the $8,000 mark, but I will if it means I get a significantly nicer stone. 1 carat is my minimum (and my likely choice), but I'd like to go a little bigger if it stays within my range. I am buying a princess cut diamond. Please let me know what you think of these. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_princess_excellent_cut_e_vs2#p=1158305
http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_princess_excellent_cut_g_vs1#p=1158320
http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_princess_excellent_cut_g_vs2#p=1179300
http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_princess_excellent_cut_e_vs2#p=1173090
http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_princess_excellent_cut_f_vs2#p=1175379

The only one with an AGS report:
http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_princess_ideal_cut_f_vs1#p=388802

Basically, I've been ruling diamonds out based on choosing F color over G, and a table angle < 70% over > 70%, and also SV2 over SI1 (even though the site supposedly tells you which ones are eye clean).

I just wanna know how much this all matters because if the cheapest one with F color, the angles I want, and that's SV2 is $8,100.

 

[JulieN]

It is much more efficient to buy from a vendor who provides pictures, that is the only thing that matters. You are going to notice the cut much more often than the difference between E/F/G.

For example, Brian Gavin has many that seems to fit what you are looking for: http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamondsearch/princess

Altenatively, Good Old Gold and Whiteflash each have a couple of diamonds that would work.