Help me decide on a stone =)

[customx]

I've been reading the forums for about a week and have found some great advice from everyone. I live in South Korea and am flying back to the States to pick up a ring for my wife to be. Price is a factor, especially since I would have to pay about $500 in taxes if I order from Blue Nile. If I found a great diamond though, I could overlook this. Anyways, what do you guys think about these?

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1848241.htm#
. Report: AGS
. Shape: Whiteflash ACA
. Carat: 0.831
. Depth %: 61.3
. Table %: 56.1
. Crown Angle: 34.9
. Crown %: 15.3
. Star : 50
. Pavilion Angle: 40.6
. Pavilion %: 42.7
. Lower Girdle %: 77
. Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick Faceted
. Measurements: 6.03-6.08X3.71
. Light Performance: 0
. Polish: Ideal
. Symmetry: Ideal
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible

Does the fluorescence matter? It won't be visible under normal light conditions, will it?


http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-e-color-vs1-clarity_LD01457573?__fun_frm=i&filter_id=0
Carat weight: 0.80
Cut: Ideal
Color: E
Clarity: VS1
Depth %: 61.5%
Table %: 56.1%
Crown Angle: 34.9
Pavilion Angle: 40.7
Symmetry: Ideal
Polish: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: Pointed
Fluorescence: None

 

[JulieN]

Negligible fluorescence for AGS is equivalent to None for GIA.

You could save more money by dropping to VS2.

But between these two, since the price difference is like 900, go with the G.

 

[EricaR]

That WhiteFlash stone looks like a stunner to me! The concern I have with the one from Blue Nile is that they don''t make Ideal Scope and/or ASET images available, and those are a must for me while diamond shopping

 

[customx]

Thanks for the replies. My budget is about $5,000 for the stone, so obviously both of these are well under that. I don''t have to spend exactly $5,000, but I''m having a hard time finding something I like that''s closer to that price.

 

[swingirl]

Here are some options to look at.

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5154/

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/5224/

 

[customx]

Anyone else? I''m just about ready to pull the trigger on the diamond from Whiteflash, but I''m looking for a little more assurance

 

[swingirl]

The stone from WF is beautiful. All their ACAs are gorgeous stones. I've seen a 1 ct G is person (my friend has one) and it is beautiful and white. It sparkles all the time.

If you are considering this one put it on hold while you think on it because nice stones get snapped up all the time by others who may be looking for the same thing.

 

[:)]

Looks like a winner. You mentioned you could spend more but couldn''t find anything else you liked - do you want to increase in carat weight, or are you specifically sticking to this size?

 

[customx]

Date: 1/14/2009 12:13:42 AM
Author:
Looks like a winner. You mentioned you could spend more but couldn''t find anything else you liked - do you want to increase in carat weight, or are you specifically sticking to this size?

I could increase the size, but I''m looking for these specs:

Size: .8 - 1 carat

Color: D-G

Clarity: No lower than VS1

Cut: Not less than Ideal

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/14/2009 12:20:17 AM
Author: customx

Date: 1/14/2009 12:13:42 AM
Author:
Looks like a winner. You mentioned you could spend more but couldn''t find anything else you liked - do you want to increase in carat weight, or are you specifically sticking to this size?

I could increase the size, but I''m looking for these specs:

Size: .8 - 1 carat

Color: D-G

Clarity: No lower than VS1

Cut: Not less than Ideal

Both the diamonds you linked look great and appear to fulfil your requirements.