Been doing a little browsing on JA and came across a couple of FIC's worth investigation.
HCA 1.2 FIC
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-628646
My understanding is that the 75 lower girdle facets could make it appear somewhat dark. A 78 would be an improvement. The depth is also a killer in terms of 'value' with the 64% coupled with slightly thick to thick girdle hiding a lot of weight that won't be seen, with this stone facing up more like a well cut .6-.62 TIC.
HCA 2.1 FIC
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-628587
Same as above. Larger table improves on the 75 lower girdle. Still paying for weight that you won't see.
HCA 1.8 FIC - Inclusion under the table.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.61-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-649902
Comparitively though, even with the hidden weight, the price is also relative to an ideal cut .6-.62
FWW, I'm not interested in buying any of these and simply passing some time. Don't see/hear much about FIC's generally. Based off the images and numbers, how would one expect the ASET/IS to look for the following? The first two appear to have quite a decent amount of optical symmetry.
HCA 1.2 FIC
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-628646
My understanding is that the 75 lower girdle facets could make it appear somewhat dark. A 78 would be an improvement. The depth is also a killer in terms of 'value' with the 64% coupled with slightly thick to thick girdle hiding a lot of weight that won't be seen, with this stone facing up more like a well cut .6-.62 TIC.
HCA 2.1 FIC
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-628587
Same as above. Larger table improves on the 75 lower girdle. Still paying for weight that you won't see.
HCA 1.8 FIC - Inclusion under the table.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.61-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-649902
Comparitively though, even with the hidden weight, the price is also relative to an ideal cut .6-.62
FWW, I'm not interested in buying any of these and simply passing some time. Don't see/hear much about FIC's generally. Based off the images and numbers, how would one expect the ASET/IS to look for the following? The first two appear to have quite a decent amount of optical symmetry.