Which diamond would you choose?

[Lovemoresparkle]

So here I am again trying to decide between 3 diamonds for my upgrade.
So far I have had a couple of ACA G coloured diamonds but now I am looking at 2 that are H in colour, and the other is a G. They are all ACA H&A between 1.5ct - 1.6ct almost identical dimensions/diamond specs/price. It will bet set in a RG setting with platinum prongs.
Working with my SA, she even said she would have a hard time choosing. She said when it came colour, they were comparable. She had to really focus to see which one was the G. The only difference was that one of the diamonds was cleaner looking under the table using 10x magnification. That’s it.
I consider myself to be colour sensitive but looking at this diamond image even I have to really focus and I’m no expert! Can you tell which one is brighter or a tad more colourless? I’m curious to know your thoughts or opinions on the colour and which one would you choose?

 

[DejaWiz]

Is the G in the middle?

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

Is the G in the middle?

Yes, was it obvious? Maybe my sensitivity isn’t so?!

 

[DejaWiz]

Yes, was it obvious? Maybe my sensitivity isn’t so?!

It's not very obvious, at all. I can tell that the one on the right is a bit lower color grade, so it came down to the left and middle. Middle seems to have just an ever so slight less amount of tint, so I figured that was likely the G color, but I wasn't 100% sure..
If all three of these ACAs were face-up in front of me, then it would be impossible for me to discern color due to the extreme light return and performance.

 

[crbl999]

Yes, was it obvious? Maybe my sensitivity isn’t so?!

The middle stone and the stone on the right are close in color. Slightly less color in the middle stone. I can easily see the tint in the stone on the left.

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

The middle stone and the stone on the right are close in color. Slightly less color in the middle stone. I can easily see the tint in the stone on the left.

I keep going back and forth between the two on the ends - the H’s. Sometimes I see more tint in the one on the left or the right! I even look at it at different times of the day.
I am trying to see if it even makes sense to spend a bit more on the G seeing that the H’s are very close.
I asked my SA and she believes the G is a true G and not any closer to an F or lower to an H.
I just don’t want to see any tint, if I do.
Not sure what else I could ask?

 

[LLJsmom]

I was gonna say that I would choose the one on the right because the middle one "seems" to have a reflection of the inclusion. But I'm not sure if that is just a dirty background. However, if they are all eyeclean, which it seems they are, I would choose the G just because in dimmer lighting is where I usually observe the difference in color. That's just my experience.

 

[Kim N]

I would choose the one on the right because it's cleaner than the one in the middle and, to my eyes, whiter than the one on the left.

 

[DejaWiz]

I keep going back and forth between the two on the ends - the H’s. Sometimes I see more tint in the one on the left or the right! I even look at it at different times of the day.
I am trying to see if it even makes sense to spend a bit more on the G seeing that the H’s are very close.
I asked my SA and she believes the G is a true G and not any closer to an F or lower to an H.
I just don’t want to see any tint, if I do.
Not sure what else I could ask?

Did you get video(s) of all three next to each other face-up so that you can compare them that way?

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

Did you get video(s) of all three next to each other face-up so that you can compare them that way?

No, I did not. It didn’t even come to mind!
Having them next to each other, would I hopefully see which one stands out to me? I don’t imagine I would see tint as they rotate?

 

[crbl999]

I keep going back and forth between the two on the ends - the H’s. Sometimes I see more tint in the one on the left or the right! I even look at it at different times of the day.
I am trying to see if it even makes sense to spend a bit more on the G seeing that the H’s are very close.
I asked my SA and she believes the G is a true G and not any closer to an F or lower to an H.
I just don’t want to see any tint, if I do.
Not sure what else I could ask?

I prefer the one on the far right. Not a fan of the inclusions in the G.

Face up they will be similar. Ask if they can make a video of the stones tilting from face up to a side view.

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

I was gonna say that I would choose the one on the right because the middle one "seems" to have a reflection of the inclusion. But I'm not sure if that is just a dirty background. However, if they are all eyeclean, which it seems they are, I would choose the G just because in dimmer lighting is where I usually observe the difference in color. That's just my experience.

I was told they are all eye clean and yes, those are inclusions. I have read that people have seen tint in dimmer light. Would you still opt for the G?

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

I will ask for a video of all 3 diamonds together as well as the face up to side view.
I hope they can accommodate!

 

[DejaWiz]

I was told they are all eye clean and yes, those are inclusions. I have read that people have seen tint in dimmer light. Would you still opt for the G?

Do you mind posting screenshots of the grading reports that show the inclusion plots? You can blot out the report numbers (don't forget the one listed in the comments section about the laser inscription), carat weight, and measurements if you'd prefer to keep them anonymous from random visitors looking to snipe recommendations before you get a chance to commit to a purchase.

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

Do you mind posting screenshots of the grading reports that show the inclusion plots? You can blot out the report numbers (don't forget the one listed in the comments section about the laser inscription), carat weight, and measurements if you'd prefer to keep them anonymous from random visitors looking to snipe recommendations before you get a chance to commit to a purchase.

Most definitely! Bear with me while I edit/add the shots.

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

 

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[DejaWiz]

Awesome, thank you.
I got lucky and was able find all three...based on the videos, the following one would be my pick, as it appears quite a bit more clean and crisp than the others. Definitely contact WF and put it on hold/reserve while you weigh your options.

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

Awesome, thank you.
I got lucky and was able find all three...based on the videos, the following one would be my pick, as it appears quite a bit more clean and crisp than the others. Definitely contact WF and put it on hold/reserve while you weigh your options.

wow, you were able to pick out the diamond from this image?! That’s impressive! My SA also recommended this one as well. Much appreciated!

 

[DejaWiz]

wow, you were able to pick out the diamond from this image?! That’s impressive! My SA also recommended this one as well. Much appreciated!

You're very welcome! It's a beautiful ACA!

 

[crbl999]

I really like this one as well! I was looking for the two plots already posted and stumbled across this one before you posted the screenshot of the plot. I kept it open in my browser to see if it was one of the three. Excellent choice! I would put it on hold ASAP!

 

[Kim N]

wow, you were able to pick out the diamond from this image?! That’s impressive! My SA also recommended this one as well. Much appreciated!

Just curious, but is this the one on the left or the right in the first photo?

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

Just curious, but is this the one on the left or the right in the first photo?

Sorry I was somehow logged out and missed the message!
I’m afraid I don’t want to give it away right now…
I’m just waiting for a video of the angle/rotation of the diamonds to see if I can detect warmth in the H.

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

Thank you for everyone’s input! I will hopefully decide soon!

 

[Lovemoresparkle]

I really like this one as well! I was looking for the two plots already posted and stumbled across this one before you posted the screenshot of the plot. I kept it open in my browser to see if it was one of the three. Excellent choice! I would put it on hold ASAP!

I am hoping this one will appear brighter to me in the video seeing both H’s are very similar.