Hi all, newbie here. Shoot...newbie to diamonds. I've done a lot of research the past 3 days just on understanding the 4C's, table/depth, polish/symmetry, etc. Then JUST today I stumble upon this site. There is just so much but very helpful information. Kinda overwhelmed a bit but I'm learning. But after trolling around the forum for the past 4 hours I decided to register
Well to make things short, I'm planning to propose to my girlfriend. Originally thought I had to spend like 5K for a very good cut, H, VS1/VS2, 1ct diamond. However after reading through some of the older post I found out about the A Cut Above Heart & Arrow diamond. Well, when I saw the picture at whiteflash.com (another thing i found out on this forum), it completely took my breath away. It was beautiful! But I thought to myself "probably twice the amount as other diamonds". However I did a search on whiteflash.com, I found the pricing to be quite comperable to other places such as bluenile.com and moderna.com. I was pretty excited at this time.
Fast forward to now...without breaking the bank but also getting a quality diamond that's noticable visually, I've kinda narrowed it down to these two... (found on whiteflash.com)
Item Code AGS-4444503
Shape A Cut Above H&A
Carat 0.81
Color H
Clarity SI1
Measurements 5.99-6.03X3.69
Table % 57
Depth % 61.4
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Girdle Faceted 1.0% to 1.5%
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Certificate AGS
Price $3,147.00
Item Code AGS-4458009
Shape A Cut Above H&A
Carat 0.812
Color G
Clarity VS2
Measurements 6.06-6.07X3.68
Table % 56
Depth % 60.6
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Girdle Faceted 1.0% to 1.2%
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Certificate AGS
Price $3,837.00
I have a few questions, if anyone can help me answer them... (yes, i've gone down the carat scale so the quality scale can go up)
1) Without the use of a loupe or microscope, how much of a difference can be seen between the two in terms of the color and clarity? (since they are both right next to each other on their respective scale)
2) To LeshyH (I notice that you have many praises from this forum and might wish to speak to you soon if possible), how often does your store replish your supply of the ACA H&A diamonds? Although i've listed only two here, I was kinda hoping to see if you have anything around the 0.85 ct to 0.95 ct diamonds coming in.
3) And finally, for the ladies...(this is more personal opinion i guess), even though if you think you really want a certain engagement ring (*cough* Tiffany *cough*), if you just get another type of engagement ring but equally beautiful, you'll be happy right?
This site is a great find! Thinking now, I've spend more time now looking for the perfect diamond than I did when we bought our house (which we just did this past weekend). Definitely a busy week for me!
Well to make things short, I'm planning to propose to my girlfriend. Originally thought I had to spend like 5K for a very good cut, H, VS1/VS2, 1ct diamond. However after reading through some of the older post I found out about the A Cut Above Heart & Arrow diamond. Well, when I saw the picture at whiteflash.com (another thing i found out on this forum), it completely took my breath away. It was beautiful! But I thought to myself "probably twice the amount as other diamonds". However I did a search on whiteflash.com, I found the pricing to be quite comperable to other places such as bluenile.com and moderna.com. I was pretty excited at this time.
Fast forward to now...without breaking the bank but also getting a quality diamond that's noticable visually, I've kinda narrowed it down to these two... (found on whiteflash.com)
Item Code AGS-4444503
Shape A Cut Above H&A
Carat 0.81
Color H
Clarity SI1
Measurements 5.99-6.03X3.69
Table % 57
Depth % 61.4
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Girdle Faceted 1.0% to 1.5%
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Certificate AGS
Price $3,147.00
Item Code AGS-4458009
Shape A Cut Above H&A
Carat 0.812
Color G
Clarity VS2
Measurements 6.06-6.07X3.68
Table % 56
Depth % 60.6
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Girdle Faceted 1.0% to 1.2%
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Certificate AGS
Price $3,837.00
I have a few questions, if anyone can help me answer them... (yes, i've gone down the carat scale so the quality scale can go up)
1) Without the use of a loupe or microscope, how much of a difference can be seen between the two in terms of the color and clarity? (since they are both right next to each other on their respective scale)
2) To LeshyH (I notice that you have many praises from this forum and might wish to speak to you soon if possible), how often does your store replish your supply of the ACA H&A diamonds? Although i've listed only two here, I was kinda hoping to see if you have anything around the 0.85 ct to 0.95 ct diamonds coming in.
3) And finally, for the ladies...(this is more personal opinion i guess), even though if you think you really want a certain engagement ring (*cough* Tiffany *cough*), if you just get another type of engagement ring but equally beautiful, you'll be happy right?
This site is a great find! Thinking now, I've spend more time now looking for the perfect diamond than I did when we bought our house (which we just did this past weekend). Definitely a busy week for me!