Need advice on a WF diamond..

[aiz_324]

Diamond Performance
Eye Clean Yes
Light Performance Ideal
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Diamond Information
Item Code AGS-104055218005
Category Expert Selection
Shape Round
Carat 1.218
Color G
Clarity SI1
Cut Ideal
Rating

Diamond Specifications
Depth % 61.9
Table % 56.1
Crown Angle 35.3
Star 51.0
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown % 15.6
Lower Girdle % 77.0
Measurements 6.84x6.86x4.24
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted

It scored 2.2 on HCA, but is AGS0000. what do you guys think? Is this a dud? Thanks!!

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2724956.htm

 

[04diamond<3]

I don't like it. Just because it says "AGS Ideal 0" doesn't make is a good diamond, or a spectacular one. There's far too much leakage in the center.

 

[aiz_324]

Thanks guys. Any suggestions for a WF diamond around the same specs and price, keeping with the round shape? I was initially looking at F diamonds, but figured I could probably increase the carat size if I sacrificed on the color.

I'm looking for Round, Ideal/A Cut Above, G-F, 1-1.2 carats, VS2-SI1 (as long as the inclusions are somewhat minimal). Looking to spend <$10,000 for the diamond itself.

Thanks again! You guys are really helpful

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The leakage appears to be slight. The ASET is very red in the center, so I think it is a nice choice! Call and talk to a WF rep about it if you have questions.

(oops, just realized you said F-G! will look a little more...)

An alternate ACA at $10,046:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2805423.htm

and a larger one at $9958

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2890097.htm

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Okay, G color ACA at $9965

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2668678.htm

I would choose this one over the original one you posted. Or I would choose one of the H ACA stones.

 

[04diamond<3]

this one has "slight" leakage:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.11-carat-H-color-VS2-clarity-Ideal-cut-sku-164403

more options:

I think this one looks better:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.22-carat-G-color-VS2-clarity-Ideal-cut-sku-73772

JA give a discount on their stones to PS members, so if you're interested, I'd put it on hold and ask them what they're giving on this one.

 

[aiz_324]

Thanks for the James Allen links. I think I'm going to stick with WF just because I have a specific setting that I want to get from them.

What do you guys think about this diamond?

1.01 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2668681.htm

vs.

1.114 ct G VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2668678.htm

 

[JulieN]

the BIGGER one!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Absolutely the 1.11 G.

 

[aiz_324]

Strange, i'm talking to WF consultants and they say the 1ct F is better?

 

[JulieN]

why they are saying it is better is important...

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Umm, two ACA's, superideal cut, AGS 0, I am sorry but the difference is that one is smaller and one grade higher in color and the other is one grade lower in color but larger. Those two things are personal preference and no one is doing you a favor by saying one is "better" than the other!

I do prefer the 55 table on the G stone over the 58 table on the F.

 

[aiz_324]

I guess based on the ASET and Idealscope images, just wanted to know which one would perform better. Or is the difference negligible?

Sorry this is my first time looking at diamonds and I just didn't want to end up with a dud/regret my purchase

I was also looking at this one which looks pretty good:

1.003ct F VS2 A Cut Above

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2762646.htm

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Listen, ACA's are a the very top of the heap of round brilliant ideal cut diamonds. These stones ALL have great idealscopes and ASET's because they don't put lesser ideal cuts in the ACA line. The regular ideal cuts (which are great stones, too) are in Expert Selection. So when I buy from the ACA line, I pick size, color, and clarity. I would want the little extra size and would go with the 1.11 G any day. I have had G and H VS ACA stones and certainly cannot see a difference in them aside for color and size!