Hello, could really use some advice on choosing between these two diamonds.
In the last few days, from having no idea what the 4 C's were to doing as much research as possible, I've come to recognize the importance of cut when choosing a diamond. I was initially settled on the whiteflash ACA 1.6 G SI2 diamond based on what I understood to be an ideal cut. but in talking with some friends they mentioned carat size and clarity are often more emphasized when it comes to discussing perceiving diamond value, with cut not typically being discussed. From what I've read, clarity is often the least important as long as it's eye clean, so was surprised to hear her friends mostly talking about carat size and clarity.
I landed on an alternative choice that was not labeled a true hearts by JA, but was AGS000, larger at 1.69ct H VVS2. Concerns would be that the diamond lacked fire as the crown angle is 33.1%, pavillion 41.0%, and the table size is larger at 59.1% and crown height seems low at 13.3%. Also noticed that the ASET image had a red center and I have been accustomed to seeing ideal cuts as green. I think maybe this is categorized as a BIC as opposed to a TIC above?
Any thoughts on which you would choose between the two below? Prices are similar, and practically speaking, I wonder if the average eye would even notice the difference in sparkle between the two in your average environment.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...t-h-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-11535347
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4400973.htm
In the last few days, from having no idea what the 4 C's were to doing as much research as possible, I've come to recognize the importance of cut when choosing a diamond. I was initially settled on the whiteflash ACA 1.6 G SI2 diamond based on what I understood to be an ideal cut. but in talking with some friends they mentioned carat size and clarity are often more emphasized when it comes to discussing perceiving diamond value, with cut not typically being discussed. From what I've read, clarity is often the least important as long as it's eye clean, so was surprised to hear her friends mostly talking about carat size and clarity.
I landed on an alternative choice that was not labeled a true hearts by JA, but was AGS000, larger at 1.69ct H VVS2. Concerns would be that the diamond lacked fire as the crown angle is 33.1%, pavillion 41.0%, and the table size is larger at 59.1% and crown height seems low at 13.3%. Also noticed that the ASET image had a red center and I have been accustomed to seeing ideal cuts as green. I think maybe this is categorized as a BIC as opposed to a TIC above?
Any thoughts on which you would choose between the two below? Prices are similar, and practically speaking, I wonder if the average eye would even notice the difference in sparkle between the two in your average environment.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...t-h-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-11535347
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4400973.htm
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