Choice between 4 ACAs (1.2-1.25/I/VS1-VS2)

[sydney80]

Hi all, it''s been a roundabout journey but I''m finally ready to take the plunge. After the months of research its come back to WF and their ACAs.

So here are the four contenders:

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Compare_Diamonds.aspx?idnos=1466965,46790,1466975,1445142

I''m leaning towards the 1.248, just because it rounds nicely to a quarter.

I realise a VS2 would generally be eye clean - but I thought that if I''m buying sight unseen I might as well play it safe and opt for a VS1. Perhaps not necessary?

One other question - the second diamond, AGS-4883203, looks to have bigger measurements than the rest (with conversely less depth than the others) - does this mean it will look bigger than the 1.25 from the top?

Opening the floor to comments...

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 12/18/2008 5:49:02 PM
Author:sydney80
Hi all, it's been a roundabout journey but I'm finally ready to take the plunge. After the months of research its come back to WF and their ACAs.

So here are the four contenders:

I'm leaning towards the 1.248, just because it rounds nicely to a quarter.

I realise a VS2 would generally be eye clean - but I thought that if I'm buying sight unseen I might as well play it safe and opt for a VS1. Perhaps not necessary?

One other question - the second diamond, AGS-4883203, looks to have bigger measurements than the rest (with conversely less depth than the others) - does this mean it will look bigger than the 1.25 from the top?

Opening the floor to comments...

http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Compare_Diamonds.aspx?idnos=1466965,46790,1466975,1445142

Have you asked WF which they think is the nicest? Your sales person could tell you which looks the best. I think you are very safe with a VS2 I. I will look at the stones now but I trust the WF people to give you their honest opinion. Welcome to Pricescope by the way.

eta: the second one looks great for the size and price.

 

[Mrs W]

I''d choose the second one too

 

[sydney80]

Thanks guys,

I did ask WF - they said all diamonds were excellent and that there was not much difference, so I just thought I''d go for a third, fourth, fifth... opinion.

Are there any particular reasons why you''ve both recommended the second stone? I''m a little worried about inclusion in the middle...

 

[SYC]

Not sure I can really explain why, but the Idealscope image for #3 really appeals to me. Also #1.

#2 looks to me like a New Line??? It doesn''t seem to have the white that the other images show.

 

[marcy]

I''d go with number 2 for size and price.

 

[Lorelei]

You could pick any one and be delighted.

 

[honey22]

Date: 12/19/2008 4:01:56 AM
Author: Lorelei
You could pick any one and be delighted.

Ditto. You are splitting hairs at this point. Pick the biggest, eyeclean stone out of them, it will be a stunner no doubt

 

[Imdanny]

I like the idea of playing it safe and opting for VS1. Works for me.

 

[Ellen]

I''d also go for #2. At VS2, there really shouldn''t be any problem. They are tiny inclusions.

Talk to your sales rep and ask them to check for eyecleanliness to ease your mind.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I''d choose #4 because it has a beautiful idealscope image, is almost 1.25 cts., and totally "mind clean" at VS1. But if your budget doesn''t allow the few extra hundred, then I''d choose #2.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 12/19/2008 10:09:23 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I''d choose #4 because it has a beautiful idealscope image, is almost 1.25 cts., and totally ''mind clean'' at VS1. But if your budget doesn''t allow the few extra hundred, then I''d choose #2.

* quick threadjack while I see her online*

Happy Holidays DiamondSeeker!!!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 12/19/2008 10:12:35 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 12/19/2008 10:09:23 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I''d choose #4 because it has a beautiful idealscope image, is almost 1.25 cts., and totally ''mind clean'' at VS1. But if your budget doesn''t allow the few extra hundred, then I''d choose #2.

* quick threadjack while I see her online*

Happy Holidays DiamondSeeker!!!

How sweet!!! Thank you and same to you, Lorelei!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 12/19/2008 10:16:44 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006

Date: 12/19/2008 10:12:35 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 12/19/2008 10:09:23 AM
Author: diamondseeker2006
I''d choose #4 because it has a beautiful idealscope image, is almost 1.25 cts., and totally ''mind clean'' at VS1. But if your budget doesn''t allow the few extra hundred, then I''d choose #2.

* quick threadjack while I see her online*

Happy Holidays DiamondSeeker!!!

How sweet!!! Thank you and same to you, Lorelei!

Thankies!!!