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GIA XXX vs. WF ACA

daher

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Hi All,

Currently deciding between two diamonds and I figured I would make a post before pulling the trigger. I've gotten great feedback on this forum and just wanted some validation before I make my final decision.

GIA on James Allen:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5595697

WF:
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4005064.htm

The WF rep I spoke to noted that the ACA will be eye-clean, and, specifically she said: "When looking at the 1.334 at 6 inches (which is about as close as most people can focus) I had to examine the diamond for several minutes, rotating it and rocking it, before I saw anything. What I did see was very small, and light in color (I actually louped it when I saw it to verify what it was I was actually seeing). With this diamond in particular, I would expect this inclusion only to be seen with a trained eye. I tend to be pretty picky when it comes to clarity and this is not something that would bother me personally."

As for the James Allen diamond, the GIA report looked pretty clean and that diamond is a VS1. Still, I was told that the optical symmetry of the ACA was much better and if they are both eye-clean then there is really not a ton of difference, but I am a novice and the difference in clarity between the reports is something that caught my eye.

I guess my question is whether I should sacrifice the clarity grade for the ideal specs of the ACA diamond.

Thanks so much!
Daher
 
I would 100% choose the ACA. The porportions are better, and you have so much more info about how it will perform. It's a guaranteed top performer, whereas the JA one isn't (especially without ASET/IS).
 
Here is the ASET of the JA diamond - any thoughts?

ASET - JA.jpg
 
Here is the ASET of the JA diamond - any thoughts?

ASET - JA.jpg

It looks like there's leakage under the table. Nothing crazy, but compared to the WF one it's noticible. The WF will almost certainly be a better performing stone.
 
No one will see the clarity difference unless they do all that crazy stuff you did while the stone is on the hand.

Everyone will see the cut difference.

There's a reason the ACA is more expensive and price is the only reason to pick the JA.
 
The ACA is the clear winner. Lots of value with an eye clean SI1.
 
Absolutely the WF stone in this case. Although a few hundred more, you could a super ideal cut stone and a great upgrade policy. Eye clean (which the WF is) is all that would matter to me.
 
The results are in and WF it is. After what felt like forever, I finally placed my order. Thanks so much for the input everyone!

You won't be disappointed! Please come back with pics! :dance:
 
The results are in and WF it is. After what felt like forever, I finally placed my order. Thanks so much for the input everyone!

Yay, great choice! I think you'll love it :)
 
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