Please help me rate these diamonds. Thanks.

[ericc280]

Hi all,

I have preliminarily picked 3 diamonds last week from JA to reviews. However, upon closer reviews of the specs. I have doubts about these.

The 3 diamonds are below.

1.http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-241379

HCA Score 2.4.

Idealscope image


2. http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.92-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-204057

HCA Score 1.8

Idealscope Image



3. http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.84-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-239541

HCA Score 1.4
idealscope image


Originally my top pick was no.3 due to the low HCA score. While the no.2 I have doubt due to the number of inclusions it has, especially the knot and feather that was especially concerning. While no.1 it just didn't seem to have the good HCA score that I was hoping for.

Now that the idealscope image came back, apparently no.3 was the worst performer. Given in light of that, I am considering eliminating it. However, the first one and second wasn't exactly convincing to me as a sure bet either due to the lack of qualities that I originally look for.

JA assured me 3 diamonds are all eye clean.

Please help me evaluate the diamonds and perhaps give me some suggestion. I am leaning towards perhaps continue searching for better diamonds.

My budget is around 5000-6000 for the diamond. I prefer an excellent cut, with as little inclusion as it possible has.

Thank you.

 

[JulieN]

The IS for #2 posted on the diamond's page seems to be a better representation, maybe it was tilted for the second picture.. Based on the IS on the diamond page and not the one posted, either 1 or 2 is fine.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

#1 looks pretty good, #2 I wouldn't personally choose, and while #3 has a lot of red, it does not have the cut I would consider.

Here are some other options. Not sure whether the discounted price will show up, but there will be a pricescope and wire discount:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2972980.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2978550.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2772510.htm


more:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10944/ ($4961)

you can get up to 1 ct if you want to go to I SI1 and $6141.:

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/10559/

 

[ericc280]

Hello pricescope experts,

looking at the image of this diamond

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-241379

Is it me or are the inclusions quite obvious on the lower left portion of the diamond when viewing from the top?