How to justify ACA

[tlroyce1]

Right now I am torn between getting a larger carat, cut slightly below ACA/H&A Standards or getting a smaller stone with ACA/H&A.

Also, has anyone purchased H&A from USA cert or ID Jewelery, their prices seem better than Whiteflash, so I would be able to get a larger stone.

AND, when purchasing a H&A would you give up more on clarity or color?

 

[WinkHPD]

Date: 9/29/2008 11:47:44 AM
Author: Voyager

just wondering - did you compare them in different lighting conditions?

To the extent possible in a jewelry store. We tried the bright lights, shadowed areas, and even what was left of the daylight outside. Certain areas the ACA was a just slightly more sparkly, other areas it was a wash.

And mentally?