I''ve been looking on the net for a center stone within 5,500-6500 dollar range. I enjoy quality far more than quantity, and so I was immediately drawn to the Whiteflash/Superbcert "branded" H&A diamonds.
The H&A diamonds that fit into my price range were approx 1ct F-H VS1-SI1. Everyone of these had HCA scores that were excellent.
I assumed that prices for diamonds at local B&M would be more expensive, but I went to a local retailer called Solomon Brothers just for comparison purposes.
I asked to see a diamond in that range, and they showed me one that had an EGL cert 1.02CT, G, VS2 round brilliant, that also came up with an HCA score of 1.7. I do understand that this is not a branded H&A might look much better than a stone, but the diamond at the local B&M was $2k less than similar quality (as far as the 4C''s go ) from the internet.
My basic question is for people that have had a chance to physically see the branded H&A diamonds in person. Are they that much better looking than unbranded diamonds with comparable 4C''s to be worth the price difference? I am aware I am asking for a purely subjective answer, but I still appreciate any comments or advice from people that have much more experience than I.
Thank you so much...
John Wild
The H&A diamonds that fit into my price range were approx 1ct F-H VS1-SI1. Everyone of these had HCA scores that were excellent.
I assumed that prices for diamonds at local B&M would be more expensive, but I went to a local retailer called Solomon Brothers just for comparison purposes.
I asked to see a diamond in that range, and they showed me one that had an EGL cert 1.02CT, G, VS2 round brilliant, that also came up with an HCA score of 1.7. I do understand that this is not a branded H&A might look much better than a stone, but the diamond at the local B&M was $2k less than similar quality (as far as the 4C''s go ) from the internet.
My basic question is for people that have had a chance to physically see the branded H&A diamonds in person. Are they that much better looking than unbranded diamonds with comparable 4C''s to be worth the price difference? I am aware I am asking for a purely subjective answer, but I still appreciate any comments or advice from people that have much more experience than I.
Thank you so much...
John Wild