What do you think of these three diamonds? Favorite?

[NY_Resonant]

Hi All,

My wife lost her ER and i'm getting a replacement (insured thankfully!). Looking at what the market is like these days in the 15-17k range and saw these three items. Thoughts? Any favorites?

Note: Not interested in anything under 7.7mm...

1) Color D, VS 1, 1.8 Carat for $14,227

1.80 Carat D VS1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Certified Excellent Cut - D64211629

www.adiamor.com

2) Color G, VVS2, 1.88 Carat for $16,450

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.88-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-16251928?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=earthdiamonds-ps&a_aid=ps

3) Color G, VS 1, 2.01 carat for $16,990

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.01-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-22684379?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=earthdiamonds-ps&a_aid=ps

Thanks all!

 

[Kim N]

In the $15-17K range, I like the cut on this stone a little more than the ones above.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.81-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-15944547

But if this super ideal cut is in the budget, it'd be my top choice.

Diamond | 1.81 ct H VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4731612

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.81 carat H color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). | 4731612

www.whiteflash.com

 

[newtojewels]

I'm not an expert at all but to me #3 is a pass with the paddling at the end of the arrows and how asymmetrical it is. I don't love the other two either but I would definitely drop #3.

 

[NY_Resonant]

In the $15-17K range, I like the cut on this stone a little more than the ones above.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.81-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-15944547

But if this super ideal cut is in the budget, it'd be my top choice.

Diamond | 1.81 ct H VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4731612

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.81 carat H color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). | 4731612

www.whiteflash.com

Thanks Kim but wife wants to stay in the DEFG color range, she can see the color in H and it bothers her. Part of the reason I was trying to find medium Flour (staying away from strong+) deals to make the budget work (chuckle).

 

[Kim N]

Thanks Kim but wife wants to stay in the DEFG color range, she can see the color in H and it bothers her. Part of the reason I was trying to find medium Flour (staying away from strong+) deals to make the budget work (chuckle).

Got it. Of the ones you posted, I like the 1.88 best, though it may have some additional darkness at a couple of the arrow tips.

 

[NY_Resonant]

Got it. Of the ones you posted, I like the 1.88 best, though it may have some additional darkness at a couple of the arrow tips.

Is this any better?

1.84 Carat D VS1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Certified 6501096866 Affinity Cut - D62029499

www.adiamor.com

 

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If you can stretch your budget a bit

1.72 G VS2 Black by Brian Gavin Round

Brian Gavin Diamonds

www.briangavindiamonds.com