Help with diamond decision

[gamer1]

Hi everyone I have been debating between two stones , and I was hoping you could help me out with my decision. I am currently debating between a 1.167 H SI1 ACA ( eye clean from both the top and the sides)and something like this 1.00 ct G VS2 ES stone. Here are the specs on the two diamonds, please tell me what you think on them. I really am interested in the 1.167 since it is a good size I am just hoping all of the number are good and will have optimal performance in light refreaction.

Thanks

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-2169551.htm
1.167 ct H SI1 ACA
. Carat: 1.17
. Depth %: 60.8
. Table %: 56.8
. Crown Angle: 34.7
. Crown %: 15
. Star : 53
. Pavilion Angle: 40.8
. Pavilion %: 43
. Lower Girdle %: 77
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 6.81-6.85X4.15


http://www.whiteflash.com/diamonds/Diamond_Details.aspx?idno=2138416
1 ct G VS2 ES
. Depth %: 60.1
. Table %: 60
. Crown Angle: 32.5
. Crown %: 12.5
. Star : 55
. Pavilion Angle: 41.2
. Pavilion %: 43.5
. Lower Girdle %: 75
. Girdle: Medium to Slightly Thick Faceted
. Measurements: 6.47-6.51X3.90

 

[D&T]

I would go with the ACA. That will be a fantastic performer, and the size and phenomenal cutting for me would trump the G color of your second choice. your second choice might not have as much fire as you might like, it could be bright diamond though becuause it has a larger table. The crown angles and pavilion angle is just out of my comfort zone on the second diamond.

 

[stone-cold11]

Prefer the ACA too.

 

[Lorelei]

ACA would be my choice.

 

[tulips]

Yeah.. me too..
prefer the ACA .. but may i know if a G colour is too yellowish? and the clarity SI1... is the stone too "dirty"?

I am also finding a stone.... My choices are:
(1) Solasfera 1.52 ct E, VS2
(2) ACA G, SI1 2.207 ct (main concern is there are so many many many clouds and crystal on the table)
(3) ACA H, VS1 2.224 ct (main concern is the H colour... too yellowish)
(4) Abazias F, VS2 2.0 ct
(5) 8 star 1.8 ct, F, VS2


Qn (1) What do all of you think?? Which is your first choice? and which is your second choice?

How do you rank the above choices?

Qn (2) Can we use HCA on Solasfera???

Appreciate your advice pleaseeeeeeeee...

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/4/2009 11:12:49 AM
Author: tulips
Yeah.. me too..
prefer the ACA .. but may i know if a G colour is too yellowish? and the clarity SI1... is the stone too 'dirty'?

I am also finding a stone.... My choices are:
(1) Solasfera 1.52 ct E, VS2
(2) ACA G, SI1 2.207 ct (main concern is there are so many many many clouds and crystal on the table)
(3) ACA H, VS1 2.224 ct (main concern is the H colour... too yellowish)
(4) Abazias F, VS2 2.0 ct
(5) 8 star 1.8 ct, F, VS2


Qn (1) What do all of you think?? Which is your first choice? and which is your second choice?

How do you rank the above choices?

Qn (2) Can we use HCA on Solasfera???

Appreciate your advice pleaseeeeeeeee...

G colour will be extremely white with a top cut like that, SI clarity if eyeclean can be a great choice. I don't know if you can use the HCA on Solasfera due to the various differences.

ACA would be my choice out of the above.

 

[stone-cold11]

G is not ''dirty'' unless you are very, very color sensitive.

1 choice #2, 2 choice #3.

Should be able to use HCA on Solasfera, but why use that when there are IS/ASET images available? HCA is only a weeding out tool.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 9/4/2009 11:12:49 AM
Author: tulips
Yeah.. me too..
prefer the ACA .. but may i know if a G colour is too yellowish? and the clarity SI1... is the stone too ''dirty''?

I am also finding a stone.... My choices are:
(1) Solasfera 1.52 ct E, VS2
(2) ACA G, SI1 2.207 ct (main concern is there are so many many many clouds and crystal on the table)
(3) ACA H, VS1 2.224 ct (main concern is the H colour... too yellowish)
(4) Abazias F, VS2 2.0 ct
(5) 8 star 1.8 ct, F, VS2


Qn (1) What do all of you think?? Which is your first choice? and which is your second choice?

How do you rank the above choices?

Qn (2) Can we use HCA on Solasfera???

Appreciate your advice pleaseeeeeeeee...

Hi Tulips, I think it would be best if you started your own thread, you''ll get more advice that way, and we won''t muddle up gamer''s thread.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/4/2009 12:20:05 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 9/4/2009 11:12:49 AM
Author: tulips
Yeah.. me too..
prefer the ACA .. but may i know if a G colour is too yellowish? and the clarity SI1... is the stone too ''dirty''?

I am also finding a stone.... My choices are:
(1) Solasfera 1.52 ct E, VS2
(2) ACA G, SI1 2.207 ct (main concern is there are so many many many clouds and crystal on the table)
(3) ACA H, VS1 2.224 ct (main concern is the H colour... too yellowish)
(4) Abazias F, VS2 2.0 ct
(5) 8 star 1.8 ct, F, VS2


Qn (1) What do all of you think?? Which is your first choice? and which is your second choice?

How do you rank the above choices?

Qn (2) Can we use HCA on Solasfera???

Appreciate your advice pleaseeeeeeeee...

Hi Tulips, I think it would be best if you started your own thread, you''ll get more advice that way, and we won''t muddle up gamer''s thread.

Absolutely, that would be best if you could do that please Tulips, just start a new thread in Rocky Talk and we will help you there!

 

[Engagement Ring Expert]

In terms of value, especially if you go with a platinum setting, G color is adequate--i.e., E-F shows up better on a white diamond paper and under a microscope in carefully illuminated conditions, but in an engagement ring, a G color if graded by GIA (U.S. based lab) will be more than sufficient to be white to the naked eye in most environments. I will also say that once you move into H color, the yellow may become visible to you. So to be on the safe side and to get the best value for your money, I would recommend for most women G color under GIA standards, or H if you are on more of a budget.

With regard to clarity, you are normally safe in the VS 1 to VS 2 clarity grade but if you are on a budget, an SI 1 or even SI 2 if cut well and with a clean table can still result in a brilliant diamond.

Even if there is no limit to your budget, I still would not recommend higher than E VVS 1 only because you will pay a substantial premium for D Flawless.

With regard to make, try to find out where the diamond was cut. If cut in India, you will find a great price but the make of substandard quality. If cut in Belgium, Israel or Russia, your odds of a better make go up. Ultimately, the girdle should not be too thick, and the symmetry should be VG VG at a minimum.

Also try to find out where your diamond was originally mined. For one thing, it''s just nice to know the origin, what part of the earth, your stone came from, and if your diamond supplier does not know, especially an online supplier, to me it calls into question the integrity of the process. When I''m ordering Micro Pave, I want to know where my diamonds were mined and where they were cut. But maybe I''m just too picky.

Just know that unlike your wedding dress, cake and honeymoon, your ring be on your finger every day, so be sure it''s something you really enjoy!

Most of all be happy because if you''re on here, that should mean that you''ve found the person of your dreams.

 

[tulips]

Hi.. lorelei..
Yes, you are right,,, i should have started a new topic...
thanks ! I overlooked this..

cheers

 

[tulips]

Hi everyone
wish i could view the stone physically.. but i am from a very far away land in Asia...
so it is tough decision . I have to rely heavily on emails, images and reports... everything on paper and lastly, use my intuition....

(bad choice)

the problem is i know nuts about stones and thus do not know how to see the images and reports....so my mission is tough and challenging for me..

 

[gamer1]

Hi guys just a quick question about the ACA 1.16. How do you guys think the light return would look on it and also how noticeable do you think the H color would be in an ACA diamond (setting probably a tiffany lucida don''t know if that matters)?

 

[stone-cold11]

Not noticeable to me, but depends on your color sensitivity.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/4/2009 5:01:39 PM
Author: gamer1
Hi guys just a quick question about the ACA 1.16. How do you guys think the light return would look on it and also how noticeable do you think the H color would be in an ACA diamond (setting probably a tiffany lucida don''t know if that matters)?

Going by the well cut H colour diamonds I have actually seen in person and one that I own ( GIA graded) an H colour still looks extremely white.

 

[gamer1]

Hi guys thanks for the input. I went with the 1.16 H I will let you know how it turned out

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 9/6/2009 9:32:32 PM
Author: gamer1
Hi guys thanks for the input. I went with the 1.16 H I will let you know how it turned out

Congratulations!!