ACA H&A, 1ct, H, SI1 - Three to choose from, need help deciding!

[arcane1]

Hi All,

I''ve been doing a lot of research on engagement rings lately and I''ve narrowed down my search to the following three diamonds:

Diamond A
Diamond B
Diamond C

They are all similarly priced ACA H&A, ~1ct, H color, and SI1 clarity diamonds. The cut and size were my top priorities, followed by color, and lastly clarity. I''ve stared at the Ideal Scope images, photos, and AGS reports until I got cross-eyed and still can''t decide which one to go with. I guess it boils down to which one is the most eye-clean. How can you tell if the inclusions are on the surface or below?

Here are the Ideal Scope images and photos side-by-side for comparison (A-B-C):
Ideal Scope Comparison
Photo Comparison

I know I don''t need a VS2 or higher to have a beautiful ring but I need help deciding which of these three SI1s to go with.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/12/2008 3:27:32 PM
Author:arcane1
Hi All,

I''ve been doing a lot of research on engagement rings lately and I''ve narrowed down my search to the following three diamonds:

Diamond A
Diamond B
Diamond C

They are all similarly priced ACA H&A, ~1ct, H color, and SI1 clarity diamonds. The cut and size were my top priorities, followed by color, and lastly clarity. I''ve stared at the Ideal Scope images, photos, and AGS reports until I got cross-eyed and still can''t decide which one to go with. I guess it boils down to which one is the most eye-clean. How can you tell if the inclusions are on the surface or below?

Here are the Ideal Scope images and photos side-by-side for comparison (A-B-C):
Ideal Scope Comparison
Photo Comparison

I know I don''t need a VS2 or higher to have a beautiful ring but I need help deciding which of these three SI1s to go with.
Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Hi arcane,

What I would do is first verify with WF which are eyeclean to your standards if you haven''t already done so, also you could ask for Brian to take a look at the diamonds and talk you through each one, therefore helping you decide which one is most suitable for you.

 

[Ellen]

Ditto, rule out any that aren't eyeclean by your definition. In the event 2 are left, or all 3, have Brian pick the best one. Though that may be hard to do. In that case, flip a coin between 2 of them. You can't lose.

 

[swingirl]

Diamond B looks like it has the inclusions off to the side more than the other 2. Diamond C has its inclusions in the center. They are all nice cuts and almost identical.