New here, trying to decide on an HA Diamond

[GZR4DR]

I''ve been lurking for a couple of weeks now doing lots of research and trying to make a sound decision on which diamond to purchase. I''ve been with my GF for almost 3 years now and I plan on proposing on our anniversary in March. I''m leaning towards the Legato band in Platinum as she has small fingers.

I''m looking for a round Hearts and Arrows diamond and found these few in my price range. Unfortuantely I still don''t quite understand the best crown and pavillion angles so I was hoping one of you veteran diamond people could help assist

Diamond #1 0.901 ct F SI1

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1843958.htm#

Diamond #2 1.002 ct I VS1

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1848208.htm

Diamond #3 1.083 ct H SI1

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1844712.htm#

Diamond #4 1.005 ct H SI1

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/Whiteflash-ACA-cut-diamond-1848275.htm#

I will of course make sure the S1''s are eye clean before purchasing. Thanks for your input!

 

[JulieN]

ACAs have a narrow target of proportions, and are really consistent, so if your pool of contenders are all ACAs, you don''t need to understand angles.

The I VS1 is out.

Check if any are not eye-clean. Those are out.

 

[Lorelei]

Welcome!

They all look good, so check on the eyeclean factor for the SI as you say, then if you are having trouble choosing ask for one of the WF reps to evaluate the diamonds for you to give you an idea of various performance subtleties.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 1/24/2009 2:33:09 AM
Author: JulieN
ACAs have a narrow target of proportions, and are really consistent, so if your pool of contenders are all ACAs, you don''t need to understand angles.


Check if any are not eye-clean. Those are out.

Ditto.

And I love the Legato! Perfect.

 

[GZR4DR]

You ladies are great, thank you so much

Such a friendly forum, really makes the shopping experience much easier. I'll post some pictures in a week or so once I make my decision and purchase the diamond!

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/24/2009 10:42:14 AM
Author: GZR4DR
You ladies are great, thank you so much

Such a friendly forum, really makes the shopping experience much easier. I'll post some pictures in a week or so once I make my decision and purchase the diamond!

You are so kind to say so, Julie, Ellen and I are most appreciative of your kind words - thank you!!! We are a friendly place and as you can see from our join dates, many of us have been here a long time and we have a very unique and wonderful community!

Please keep us posted and we love pics!!!

 

[calh22a]

Sorry to hijack this thread, but JulieN why is the I VS1 out? Is it because of the scratch on the surface? I''m just curious and still trying to learn. Good luck on your search OP!

 

[JulieN]

After cut, most people try for a higher color rather than a higher clarity, since a hint of color is generally visible in I, but usually you can''t see anything at all in SI1.