Please help me decide which princess cut, ASETS included

[lgp81789]

Hi All,

I have got it down to 3 diamonds to choose between. I was just wondering if I could get your opinion on which one I should go for. I am leaning towards the 1.02 because of what the gemologist has said, but I am open to all your opinions ASET images are attached.

Thanks for your help.


1.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1402369.asp

Shape: Princess
Carat Weight: 1.02
Cut: Excellent
Color: H
Clarity: VVS1
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 74.6%
Table: 70.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.64*5.38*4.01
Ratio: 1.05


2.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1534609.asp

Shape: Princess
Carat Weight: 1.04
Cut: Excellent
Color: H
Clarity: VVS1
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 73.7%
Table: 71.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.60*5.45*4.02
Ratio: 1.03


3.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1537227.asp

Shape: Princess
Carat Weight: 1.07
Cut: Excellent
Color: I
Clarity: VVS1
Certificate: GIA

Depth: 72.1%
Table: 71.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 5.84*5.56*4.01
Ratio: 1.05





This is what the gemologist had to say about them:

I'm happy to let you know that diamond 1402369 (1.02crt H VVS1) is a beautiful diamond and offers great light performance. It has a higher "H" color and, as you would expect, is beautifully eye clean. It performs the best of your options and the gemologist favored it the most based on its brightness and over all beauty.



Diamond 1537227 (1.07ct I VVS1) is eye clean, has a true "H" color, and while its performance is comparable to diamond 1402369, it's not quite as consistent. Diamond 1534609 (1.04crt H VVS1) is comparable light performance as well, but also isn't as constantly bright as diamond 1402369. It's completely eye clean and it has a slightly warmer "H" color.



All of your diamonds are quite beautiful, but I highly recommend diamond 1402369 since it is our gemologist's favorite and has the best balance of performance. It's a truly fantastic option and I'm confident that you'll find it to be beautiful mounted in any setting. Please take a moment to review this information and let me know if you have any additional questions. I have extended your hold on these diamonds for an additional 24 hours while you consider your options. I've copied my colleagues in the gemological department on this email and one of them will be reaching out to you within 24 hours to see if you need any assistance in finalizing a purchase. After that time we will release them back to our inventory.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

#1 seems to be the best option of the three. I definitely would choose H color over I color in a princess. I think the problem is that these are not square and I think princess cuts should be more square. When I compare it to a WF ACA princess, I can see that the WF one is more square.

I can't see the prices of these stones since they are on hold. What is the price range?

 

[lgp81789]

Thanks for your reply. Do you think the ratio of 1.05 is to much and will be noticeable? I was under the impression it wasn't to bad, but I am a newbie!

With the pricescope discount they are all around the $4, 800 mark.

 

[lgp81789]

Does anybody else have an opinion before I take the plunge?

 

[chrono]

The first one looks nice to me too. For princess cuts, a ratio of more than 1.02 is noticeable so I'd stay under that if at all possible.

 

[04diamond<3]

I like the 1.02 and the 1.07 but the table on the 1.02 is smaller so I'd say that one over the 1.07.