H&A Cut Quality/Help me find an ideal 1ct stone?

[0515vision]

@DejaWiz, what are your thoughts on this one?

Diamond | 1.21 ct D VVS2 Round Cut Precision Lab Grown Diamond IGI Certified | 431663

This fabulous 1.21 carat Round Ideal cut diamond has a clarity grade of VVS2 and color grade of D.It is an excellent choice for engagement rings. | 431663

www.whiteflash.com

 

[Texas Leaguer]

You’re mixing up crystal issues (straining, graining) with inclusions. These stones do not have inclusions that would be seen to the naked eye. And some would be hard to see with a 10x loupe.

The 1.21 looks great to me. The price difference sometimes is based on when the stone was purchased from the wholesaler. @Texas Leaguer, can you give more insight into price variations? I'm just talking out my elbow here lol

Yes, the "crystal issues" are largely a non-factor with HPHT. Much more likely to happen in CVD, due to its very different growth environment. I like to use the word "transparency" because that is the way lattice disruption usually manifests, and it is less likely to be confused with discussion about crystal inclusions.

Keeping diamonds priced in a way that makes perfectly logical sense has been very challenging in recent months with sometimes opposing forces impacting our costs. Generally falling prices of lab diamonds, but with various increases due to the changing tariff situation.

 

[DejaWiz]

DejaWiz, what are your thoughts on this one?

Perfect ASET.
Super clean and transparent HPHT diamond crystal.
Gorgeous optics.
Fully vetted by Whiteflash.
What's not to love?!

 

[0515vision]

@Syl, please keep in mind that there are lurkers on PS who sometimes snatch up a vetted stone. Granted, there are several really great WF stones on the page I shared, so you have an array of choices.

 

[Syl]

Perfect ASET.
Super clean and transparent HPHT diamond crystal.
Gorgeous optics.
Fully vetted by Whiteflash.
What's not to love?!

Thank you. I appreciate your insight.

@Syl, please keep in mind that there are lurkers on PS who sometimes snatch up a vetted stone. Granted, there are several really great WF stones on the page I shared, so you have an array of choices.

Reserved thanks for the heads up.

Pretty sure that's the one, just going to take a day or two to think it over and make sure I'm certain (and that nothing else catches my eye).

 

[DejaWiz]

Syl what's your min-max carat range and budget cap, if you don't mind sharing?
I'd be happy to find some more diamonds for you to compare and contrast.

 

[Syl]

Syl what's your min-max carat range and budget cap, if you don't mind sharing?
I'd be happy to find some more diamonds for you to compare and contrast.

That would be wonderful, thank you.

Min 1ct, max probably around 1.3?
I think 1.5ct might be a bit big for me. Hoping to pop out to a jeweller today to try a couple on to double check. (It's been many years since looking at rings in person).

Budget $1-$1.5k, but may be able to swing a few hundred extra if needed.