Narrowing down my options

[dandyman11]

Thoughts on this diamond...

Supposed to be eye-clean.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2231246.htm

Shape Round
Carat 1.232
Color G
Clarity SI1
Cut Ideal

Depth % 61.7
Table % 56.0
Crown Angle 34.8
Star 55.0
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown % 15.1
Lower Girdle % 77.0
Measurements 6.86x6.87x4.24
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Slightly Thick Faceted

 

[bigterpsfan]

Thoughts on this diamond...

Supposed to be eye-clean.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2231246.htm

Shape Round
Carat 1.232
Color G
Clarity SI1
Cut Ideal

Depth % 61.7
Table % 56.0
Crown Angle 34.8
Star 55.0
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown % 15.1
Lower Girdle % 77.0
Measurements 6.86x6.87x4.24
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Slightly Thick Faceted

I am no expert but I think it is a tad (just a tad) on the deep side, would have expected measurements closer to 7.0x7.0x4.1, so it might not face up quite as large?? Otherwise I think all of the other depths, angles and %s look good. Make sure it is eye clean at SI1 if that is important to you.

 

[tyty333]

All the numbers look good to me. Usually we look for depth to be 60-62% so *I * dont see a problem there.
Honestly, you cant go wrong wtih an ACA. It should be a beautiful stone.

 

[dandyman11]

I'm not an expert but I do like the fact that it's an ACA, even though I can't tell the difference between an ACA or Expert Selection.

I've glad the numbers look good. I'm just uneasy about the numbers after the "$" sign. It would put me slightly over my budget. =/

 

[tyty333]

Have you seen this one at BGD? Its a G/SI1 1.21 but a smidge larger then the 1.23 in dimension.
You would need to call them and ask for pictures. Their stones are usually eye-clean and quite lovely.
Brian Gavin I believe started the ACA line of diamonds for whiteflash.

$6910 with discount. A tad eaiser on the wallet.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=BLAGS-104047808007

EDIT - I meant $6703 with discount (better yet).

 

[dandyman11]

Have you seen this one at BGD? Its a G/SI1 1.21 but a smidge larger then the 1.23 in dimension.
You would need to call them and ask for pictures. Their stones are usually eye-clean and quite lovely.
Brian Gavin I believe started the ACA line of diamonds for whiteflash.

$6910 with discount. A tad eaiser on the wallet.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamond/diamond-detail/?product_id=BLAGS-104047808007

EDIT - I meant $6703 with discount (better yet).

The Brian Gavin diamond has Medium Blue Fluorencence. Any thoughts on that? I was told I should find faint or negligible fluorecence.

 

[ChloeLe]

I think no prob with MB, I have an E with MB which I like very much. Now I'm looking for an F with VSB. I had D with no fluorescence before so I am in position to tell if it is a negative thing or not. I saw that the WF one is sold, so you decided already?

 

[dandyman11]

No. Didn't buy it. Just a little out of my price range anyways.

Thanks for your help guys!

 

[ChloeLe]

If I was you I will choose the BGD stone. ACA is created by Brian and BDG Signature is the latest creation of Brian so I think it should look better, plus, it is cheaper!

 

[tyty333]

The MB shouldnt have any effect on the stone except maybe under a blacklight. I actually have a small stone with
MB fl and I see no effect. It is a J color stone.

It would be best to call BGD and ask them their opinion of the MB and of the SI. They will be honest with you.

 

[Siamese Kitty]

If I was you I will choose the BGD stone. ACA is created by Brian and BDG Signature is the latest creation of Brian so I think it should look better, plus, it is cheaper!

No offense, Chloe, but I don't agree with this statement. Generally speaking, ACA's are gorgeous stones and BGD signatures are gorgeous stones. I have owned both (in the 1.2X size) and saw comparable fantastic performance from both.

Both are fantastic options. That said, if the BGD is less expensive, bigger dimension-wise, and eye-clean, then yes, go for that one.

 

[ChloeLe]

If I was you I will choose the BGD stone. ACA is created by Brian and BDG Signature is the latest creation of Brian so I think it should look better, plus, it is cheaper!

No offense, Chloe, but I don't agree with this statement. Generally speaking, ACA's are gorgeous stones and BGD signatures are gorgeous stones. I have owned both (in the 1.2X size) and saw comparable fantastic performance from both.

Both are fantastic options. That said, if the BGD is less expensive, bigger dimension-wise, and eye-clean, then yes, go for that one.

Siamese Kitty, of course I don't feel offended, thank you for the info. I have only ACA so apparently I can't make a comparison with BDG Signature, I just made a guess based on what I read about Brian and his Cut Beyond Brilliant Diamonds.