Greetings from a PriceScope Newbie. I need help narrowing down my selection...
I have seen the Signature collection from HelzbergDiamond B&M. Most impressive among the retail chain brand but the guru and feedback here advise on taking the e-ring route that can be a chore when hunting for insurance. That said my budget is around 5 to 6K USD and my search query has been "Round shape, H & A, 0.9–1.05 cts, F–H color, VS2–SI1 clarity, 58.7–62.3% depth, 53–58% table, $100–100000, GIA=Ex,Ex and/Or AGS=0 certified". I'm going for H&A cut grade with AGS=0 with sym/polish of Ex/Ex but I cannot narrow down on the color and clarity combination as the retail stores in my area do not have enough selection for a side by side comparison.
Question 1: Can someone chime in on the SI1 to see if an untrained eyes can pick out the imperfection that comes with this clarity rating?
Question 2: For that matter, will an untrained eyes see the difference in the following Color and Clarity combination?
a. H & SI1
b. G & SI1
c. F & SI1
If choose most people cannot pick out an F-colored stone from H and G then I'll stick with the H-SI1 combination, else I'll have to go below the 1 carat rating with a F-VS2 combination that I will need to tweak my search criteria.
Question 3: I've yet to understand the depth/table ratio so I need help
The stones in my budget are:
1. http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/a-cut-above-h-a-cut-diamond-78269.htm#
ACA H&A >>> 1.011 H SI1 61.2% 57% AGS tn-md f id id n 6.45x6.47x3.95 -2% $5743 @WF
Crown=34.9° Pavilion=40.8° Sarin Ideal-Scope
Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 1.011
. Depth %: 61.2
. Table %: 57
. Crown Angle: 34.9
. Crown %: 15.2
. Star : 56
. Pavilion Angle: 40.8
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 76
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.45-6.47X3.95
2. http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/a-cut-above-h-a-cut-diamond-78271.htm#
ACA H&A >>> 1.015 G SI1 60.6% 57% AGS tn f id id n 6.50x6.52x3.95 0% $5944 @WF
Crown=34.9° Pavilion=40.6° Sarin Ideal-Scope Picture
Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 1.015
. Depth %: 60.6
. Table %: 56.6
. Crown Angle: 34.9
. Crown %: 15.3
. Star : 52
. Pavilion Angle: 40.6
. Pavilion %: 42.8
. Lower Girdle %: 77
. Girdle: Thin Faceted
. Measurements: 6.50-6.52X3.95
Thanks in advance.
I have seen the Signature collection from HelzbergDiamond B&M. Most impressive among the retail chain brand but the guru and feedback here advise on taking the e-ring route that can be a chore when hunting for insurance. That said my budget is around 5 to 6K USD and my search query has been "Round shape, H & A, 0.9–1.05 cts, F–H color, VS2–SI1 clarity, 58.7–62.3% depth, 53–58% table, $100–100000, GIA=Ex,Ex and/Or AGS=0 certified". I'm going for H&A cut grade with AGS=0 with sym/polish of Ex/Ex but I cannot narrow down on the color and clarity combination as the retail stores in my area do not have enough selection for a side by side comparison.
Question 1: Can someone chime in on the SI1 to see if an untrained eyes can pick out the imperfection that comes with this clarity rating?
Question 2: For that matter, will an untrained eyes see the difference in the following Color and Clarity combination?
a. H & SI1
b. G & SI1
c. F & SI1
If choose most people cannot pick out an F-colored stone from H and G then I'll stick with the H-SI1 combination, else I'll have to go below the 1 carat rating with a F-VS2 combination that I will need to tweak my search criteria.
Question 3: I've yet to understand the depth/table ratio so I need help
The stones in my budget are:
1. http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/a-cut-above-h-a-cut-diamond-78269.htm#
ACA H&A >>> 1.011 H SI1 61.2% 57% AGS tn-md f id id n 6.45x6.47x3.95 -2% $5743 @WF
Crown=34.9° Pavilion=40.8° Sarin Ideal-Scope
Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 1.011
. Depth %: 61.2
. Table %: 57
. Crown Angle: 34.9
. Crown %: 15.2
. Star : 56
. Pavilion Angle: 40.8
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 76
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.45-6.47X3.95
2. http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/a-cut-above-h-a-cut-diamond-78271.htm#
ACA H&A >>> 1.015 G SI1 60.6% 57% AGS tn f id id n 6.50x6.52x3.95 0% $5944 @WF
Crown=34.9° Pavilion=40.6° Sarin Ideal-Scope Picture
Report: AGS
. Shape: A Cut Above H&A
. Carat: 1.015
. Depth %: 60.6
. Table %: 56.6
. Crown Angle: 34.9
. Crown %: 15.3
. Star : 52
. Pavilion Angle: 40.6
. Pavilion %: 42.8
. Lower Girdle %: 77
. Girdle: Thin Faceted
. Measurements: 6.50-6.52X3.95
Thanks in advance.