Looking for last minute input...

[ChrisZXWJ]

Hi Everyone,

I'm stuck between the following two diamonds:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/compare.aspx?idnos=2361278,2680218

I really wanted an ACA, but the Expert Selection has very similar characteristics for $2,000 less. Am I crazy for still considering the ACA? The diamond would be set in:

http://www.whiteflash.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/broadway-solitaire-engagement-ring-181.htm

I need to order today or tomorrow to get the ring on time. I appreciate any input!

 

[farmer gal]

Would you be willing to go down a little on color and clarity? WF doesn't have a ton of other ones to pick from right now but here is one from BGD that would be bigger, and still colorless.

Diamond:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.860-e-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104054189012#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/2/

Setting:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/melissa-platinum-5366p

You would have to call for pricescope discount

 

[tyty333]

The Expert Selections are usually very good value. You are paying some more for that ACA because the clarity is also up
a notch. I* would not go up $2k to have that ACA.

 

[cawolf86]

Plugging them in to HCA:

Expert selection 5.4k - HCA 2.6 with Very Good in all sections

ACA 7.5k - HCA 1.5 w/ Excellent in all but Spead =Very Good

 

[Ravinmad]

dont pay more for the ACA, but for slightly more then the WF virtual selection, there's a BGD .75ct D VS1 for $6248 before you get your pricescope discount. I dont know if you are aware, but Brian Gavin used to oversee the ACA diamonds at Whiteflash some years ago before going off on his own.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/0.750-d-vs1-round-diamond-ags-104054189011

The platinum Tiffany setting that BGD has is a 6 prong, but I think its very classy.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/e...assic-tiffany-style-half-round-platinum-5478p


All of what you're looking at is amazing, I dont think its worth the extra 2K to go up to the VVS2 as there's really no advantage to the naked eye over the VS1 at WF or the BGD VS1 posted in the link above. someone on here has a statement about "mind clean" thats about all the 2,000 bucks might buy you, but I can think of alot of other things to do with 2,000 bucks to help me sleep at night, like a trip to the islands or cancun!

good luck and enjoy! Lastly, here's the HCA on the .75 BGD stone

Holloway Cut Adviser

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Selected: 61.8% depth, 56.1% table, 34.9° crown angle, 40.8° pavilion angle
The result is for a symmetrical diamond with a medium girdle and very good polish
HCA scores were adjusted Dec. 15, 2001 and Feb. 6, 2003.


Factor Grade
Light Return Excellent
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Excellent
Spread
or diameter for weight Very Good
Total Visual Performance 1.5 - Excellent
within TIC range

 

[ChrisZXWJ]

Thanks for the replies. I guess I had read about Brian Gavin in some posts on here, but somehow never made it to his website when I was looking at diamonds. There's a couple of diamonds on his site I'm pretty interested in - now I just need to restart my search for a setting!