Hey everyone!
Hoping you can help me narrow down my James Allen True Heart choices. I want a round brilliant that is about 1 ct, VS1 and F or G color with strong light performance. I'm struggling a bit since I can't figure out which of these combinations are most desirable for light performance.
The first two are AGS ideal.
1) This was my preferred one until I read that the pavilion may be too shallow. The HCA score is .5.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-1925490
http://www.agslab.com/pdf_sync_reports/104087760021-PDQDFK.PDF
2) This is another one that scores HCA 1.1 but is a downgrade to G color so it's a bit cheaper. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.11-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-2154030
http://www.agslab.com/pdf_sync_reports/104089442004-PDQDFK.PDF
3) And finally, a GIA rated contender with a .9 HCA. Specs are 62%, 55%, 35 and 40.6.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.02-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2209486
The hearts and arrows images are on the JA site, as are the certs.
What do the experts say? I should also say that if you're aware of better diamonds in the market, send a link! Open to considering other contenders.
Hoping you can help me narrow down my James Allen True Heart choices. I want a round brilliant that is about 1 ct, VS1 and F or G color with strong light performance. I'm struggling a bit since I can't figure out which of these combinations are most desirable for light performance.
The first two are AGS ideal.
1) This was my preferred one until I read that the pavilion may be too shallow. The HCA score is .5.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-1925490
http://www.agslab.com/pdf_sync_reports/104087760021-PDQDFK.PDF
2) This is another one that scores HCA 1.1 but is a downgrade to G color so it's a bit cheaper. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.11-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-2154030
http://www.agslab.com/pdf_sync_reports/104089442004-PDQDFK.PDF
3) And finally, a GIA rated contender with a .9 HCA. Specs are 62%, 55%, 35 and 40.6.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.02-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2209486
The hearts and arrows images are on the JA site, as are the certs.
What do the experts say? I should also say that if you're aware of better diamonds in the market, send a link! Open to considering other contenders.