GIA 0.9, F, VS2, 3EX Diamonds - need advice

[flowerladytoo]

Date: 11/20/2008 11:55:13 PM
Author: flowerladytoo

Date: 11/20/2008 11:02:55 PM

Author: w3ss

I might try to stick with WF for now...



http://www.whiteflash.com/round/Round-cut-diamond-1313920.htm#



Its an I color... scared that they may appear yellow...

I have a RB VVS-1, I stone that is not certified (we bought it 25 years ago and didn''t know a lot then). It looks absolutely white facing up and matches my G side stones perfectly in my new setting. We had no idea it was an I color until it was removed from it''s setting to be put into my new ring. We had an insurance appraisal done while the stone was out of it''s setting and found out the color and clarity.


I would think that one of these exceptionally cut stones you are considering would look even whiter than mine does, and I bet face up you would see no difference at all. You could always ask WF or GOG to pull the stone and check the color too.

Darn typos It''s a VS 1 not a WVS! saw it too late to edit!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 11/20/2008 11:24:35 PM
Author: w3ss
Here's another...

Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.88
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: E
Clarity: SI1
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 61.7%
Table: 54.7%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Neglible
Measurements: 6.12*6.19*3.80

Crown Angle: 34.9°
Crown %: 15.90
pavilion Angle: 40.7°
pavilion %: 42.80

This one looks great, do you have the Idealscope image?

Also an I colour is still plenty white to most people and in no way will look yellow. You may notice a hint of warmth in some lighting conditions from the side, but this is acceptable to many. To see if an I is acceptable to you, see if you can view some in person ( GIA or AGS graded) of similar size and shape. Otherwise if you ordered unseen the vendors do have solid return policies but you may be pleasantly surprised should you get an I.

 

[stone-cold11]

The WF round is not a standard TIC, near the FIC cutoff angle, a little shallow in the pavilion than what I would like for that crown angle for a ring stone.

The JA stone looks great.

 

[w3ss]

Im liking JA Stone #1

Here are some other options I was givien:

JA#2
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197104.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.91
Cut: Hearts Arrows Ideal
Color: F
Clarity: SI1
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 61.9%
Table: 55.4%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet:
Fluorescence: Neglible
Measurements: 6.19*6.22*3.84

Crown Angle: 34.4°
Crown %: 51.30
pavilion Angle: 40.7°
pavilion %: 42.90

JA#3
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1197286.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131
Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.87
Cut: Hearts Arrows Ideal
Color: F
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 61.9%
Table: 55.4%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet:
Fluorescence: Neglible
Measurements: 6.10*6.14*3.79

Crown Angle: 34.9°
Crown %: 15.60
pavilion Angle: 40.6°
pavilion %: 42.80


Just waiting for the IS for the JA stones now.

 

[Lorelei]

These all look very promising, post the IS''s when you get them!

 

[w3ss]

ok...I really think I'm going to go for the 0.808 ct F SI1 "eye clean" according to the WF definiton

That way I can wait until WF has some more H&A stones in under 1 ct or more if I have some extra cash next year.

Now.... for the setting...

She needs a size 6 in...
The 'Legato' Diamond Engagement Ring with Micro Pave
'Sleek Line Pave' Diamond Engagement Ring
'Divisi' Diamond Engagement Ring by WF - advised by kate it isn't as versitile to upgrade the diamond later.

I'll have this weekend to think about it.

Special thanks to Stone-cold11 and Lorelei. You guys replied to all my questions before I even hit the submit button.

 

[Lorelei]

LOL! I have been doing this a long time now w3ss and have got quick off the draw over the years! You are most welcome, glad to help!

 

[stone-cold11]

Good Luck.