Hi all - I'm starting a new thread now that I've narrowed down my round diamond selections. Big shoutout to everyone here who has helped educate me thus far and the kind folks at Whiteflash. I'm ready to make a decision and would love to get some final thoughts from this group on what the best option is. Attached are some side by side photos and video! I was leaning towards #2 at first but looking at the video, it doesn't look like it shines as much as the others but maybe that's just the direction of the lighting? The only one I think I can rule out is #3 due to the haziness as mentioned below. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks again for your help!
- 2.168 I VS2 - https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4312096.htm
- Overall feel this one is very clean and is A Cut Above.
- $21.3K which is slightly under budget (so another pro)
- 2.321 I VVS2 - https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4273464.htm
- Not a "A Cut Above" but is expert selection. There is some variation in the hearts which prevented it from being ACA
- Awesome clarity but you lose on not being the highest cut
- $23.7K which at the top of my budget
- 2.425 H SI1 - https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4189819.htm
- Not a "A Cut Above" but is expert selection. There is some haziness in here which can make it less transparent in spotlight lighting. I think this is going to be a tough thing to overcome
- $24.2K which is a little over budget
- 2.068 G SI1 - https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4107634.htm?#
- Smaller than the rest but better in color; inclusions look fairly minor from eye level
- $22.2K which is middle of the fairway of budget
Thanks again for your help!