Down to a couple of rocks... Need opinions please

[Jumbo]

Well, I''m ready to purchase today or tomorrow and would like to know your opinions on the following:


#1 http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/a-cut-above-h-a-cut-diamond-51955.htm
. Report: AGS
. Shape: H&A
. Carat: 1.063
. Color: H
. Clarity: VS2
. Depth %: 60.6
. Table %: 56
. Crown Angle: 34.9
. Crown %: 15.5
. Star : 50
. Pavilion Angle: 40.8
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 78
. Girdle: Thin-Faceted
. Measurements: 6.62-6.66X4.02
. Light Performance: 0
. Polish: Ideal
. Symmetry: Ideal
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible
. HCA: 1.4


#2 http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-52766.htm
. Report: AGS
. Shape: Round Ideal Cut
. Carat: 1.033
. Color: G
. Clarity: VS1
. Depth %: 61.8
. Table %: 56.5
. Crown Angle: 34.8
. Crown %: 15.2
. Pavilion Angle: 40.9
. Pavilion %: 43.1
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.45-6.48X4.00
. Polish: Excellent
. Symmetry: Excellent
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible
. HCA: 1.8


#3 http://www.whiteflash.com/round_ideal_cut/Round-Ideal-Cut-cut-diamond-53023.htm#http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=95359
. Report: AGS
. Shape: Round Ideal Cut
. Carat: 1.022
. Color: G
. Clarity: VS1
. Depth %: 60.4
. Table %: 56
. Crown Angle: 34.8
. Crown %: 15.4
. Pavilion Angle: 40.6
. Pavilion %: 42.8
. Girdle: Thin Faceted
. Measurements: 6.54-6.56X3.96
. Polish: Excellent
. Symmetry: Excellent
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible
. HCA: 0.6


She has VERY good eyes and can spot little defects. So, just to be safe, I chose a VS1/2. What do you experts think? After a few months researching (I''ve never bought a diamond online before) I''m down to these and am hopefully done...

 

[Ellen]

#1. VS2 is a good clarity for picky people, and this one faces up biggest. But they''d all be gorgeous!

 

[Jumbo]

I just took a look at the actual AGS report. On #1, WF had it on their site as a VS2 when it''s actually SI1. With a rock this size, will an SI1 be a big difference between a VS2? Do you think you''ll be able to see it with the naked eye?

 

[Ellen]

Date: 10/10/2006 2:10:13 PM
Author: Jumbo
I just took a look at the actual AGS report. On #1, WF had it on their site as a VS2 when it's actually SI1. With a rock this size, will an SI1 be a big difference between a VS2? Do you think you'll be able to see it with the naked eye?

Hmm, you're right. What I would suggest at this point, is call WF. Have them look at it, and tell them you don't want to see anything from any angle at any distance. It may pass the test, you just have to have it looked at. All SI 1's are not created equal.

This should lower the price too.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I''m sure WF would appreciate it if you call that error to their attention. I am picky and do prefer VS, so I''d have to choose #2.

 

[Jumbo]

Thanks. I''ll call them up today and have them take a look. Also, WF doesn''t have the setting I''m looking for. Bluenile has this: http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=6708&page=2&show_all_pages=0&col=3&row=3&pos=9&set_shape= that I''d really like to get, but unfortunately, they don''t sell the settings alone. Anyone know where I can get something similar? My gf likes the "antique" look with pave...

 

[Ellen]

Date: 10/10/2006 2:20:42 PM
Author: Jumbo
Thanks. I''ll call them up today and have them take a look. Also, WF doesn''t have the setting I''m looking for. Bluenile has this: http://www.bluenile.com/product_details.asp?oid=6708&page=2&show_all_pages=0&col=3&row=3&pos=9&set_shape= that I''d really like to get, but unfortunately, they don''t sell the settings alone. Anyone know where I can get something similar? My gf likes the ''antique'' look with pave...

Show it to WF, they do custom work.

 

[kcoursolle]

I like number one the best. It''s probably eye-clean, but I''d ask to make sure. Whiteflash does very nice custom work, I bet they could make you a setting like that no problem.

 

[Jumbo]

#1 did end up being VS2. The report was wrong and they fixed it in the site. I ended up reserving it and will do the wire x-fer tomorrow. I''d like to thank you all for all the help during this process. It''s been really draining, and if it weren''t for this site, I probably would have ended up at a local dealer with a much lesser quality rock.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 10/10/2006 8:35:16 PM
Author: Jumbo
#1 did end up being VS2. The report was wrong and they fixed it in the site. I ended up reserving it and will do the wire x-fer tomorrow. I''d like to thank you all for all the help during this process. It''s been really draining, and if it weren''t for this site, I probably would have ended up at a local dealer with a much lesser quality rock.

Excellent!

You got yourself a great stone there. We''d love to see some pics of the finished product if you get a chance!

 

[Jumbo]

The wax finally showed up! See this thread in SMTR
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/my-wf-wax.52436/

More pics (finished, hand shot [if she says "yes"

]) to come!