Opinion Needed on Round Brilliant HCA Score 1.0

[ClassicSAC]

I am looking to purchase a 1.75 round brilliant cut diamond and came across one that scores a perfect 1.0 HCA. Here are the details:

1.72, J VVS2, XXX, Strong Blue Florescence, Price: 10,034
Table 58
Depth 61.1
Crown Angle 34
Pavilion Angle 40.8

7.68 x 7.72 x 4.71

Any thoughts on this stone would be appreciated!

1.72-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

 

[lovedogs]

Do you have any pictures or videos? The numbers look good,but I likely wouldn't want to pay the premium for VVS clarity.

 

[ClassicSAC]

Do you have any pictures or videos? The numbers look good,but I likely wouldn't want to pay the premium for VVS clarity.

This diamond is at Blue Nile so I only have the 360 degree photo of it on their website.

 

[ClassicSAC]

I jus

1.72-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

 

[ClassicSAC]

I found a second diamond for comparison.

1.72-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

1.72, J VS2 7.66 x 7.70 x 4.74 HCA SCORE 1.4
XXX, no florescence

Table 57
Depth 61.7
Crown angle 35
Pavilion angle 40.8
Price 9,543

 

[lovedogs]

I found a second diamond for comparison.

1.72-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

1.72, J VS2 7.66 x 7.70 x 4.74 HCA SCORE 1.4
XXX, no florescence

Table 57
Depth 61.7
Crown angle 35
Pavilion angle 40.8
Price 9,543

I would pass on this one because of "clarity grade based on internal graining not shown".

 

[lovedogs]

do you need to stick with BN?

 

[ClassicSAC]

do you need to stick with BN?

No but they have stones within the budget of 11k total including the mounting.

 

[lovedogs]

No but they have stones within the budget of 11k total including the mounting.

Gotcha, makes sense! What mounting are you looking at? I can try to find some alternative stones that would meet your budget. Vendors like James Allen, Adiamor, etc, likely have mountings for a similar price (again, just depends on which on you are looking at).

 

[ClassicSAC]

Gotcha, makes sense! What mounting are you looking at? I can try to find some alternative stones that would meet your budget. Vendors like James Allen, Adiamor, etc, likely have mountings for a similar price (again, just depends on which on you are looking at).

Thanks you. I am looking at a classic six prong platinum mounting.

 

[lovedogs]

Six-Prong Knife Edge Solitaire for Round Diamond in 14K White Gold

Six-Prong Knife Edge Solitaire for Round Diamond - This knife-edged setting adds some edge to the classic round cut engagement ring setting from Adiamor.

www.adiamor.com

Adiamor has a 6 prong setting, but in plat it's almost 1400 (eek!)



Here are some stone options (these would potentially make you go over 11K once added together + tax, but will be close).

1.70 Carat J SI1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Certified Affinity Cut - D44673007

www.adiamor.com

1.80 Carat J SI1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Certified Affinity Cut - D44894091

www.adiamor.com

At James Allen they also have the Tiffany style solitaire (also 1400+ in plat), https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...ife-edged-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-2426

I LOVE this stone so much (though it would be necessary to see the certificate): https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...or-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-8656731?a_aid=ps

Another potentially nice choice (but again need to request the cert, and I dont love paying extra for VVS): https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...s1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8456282?a_aid=ps

 

[ClassicSAC]

Six-Prong Knife Edge Solitaire for Round Diamond in 14K White Gold

Six-Prong Knife Edge Solitaire for Round Diamond - This knife-edged setting adds some edge to the classic round cut engagement ring setting from Adiamor.

www.adiamor.com

Adiamor has a 6 prong setting, but in plat it's almost 1400 (eek!)



Here are some stone options (these would potentially make you go over 11K once added together + tax, but will be close).

1.70 Carat J SI1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Certified Affinity Cut - D44673007

www.adiamor.com

1.80 Carat J SI1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Certified Affinity Cut - D44894091

www.adiamor.com

At James Allen they also have the Tiffany style solitaire (also 1400+ in plat), https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...ife-edged-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-2426

I LOVE this stone so much (though it would be necessary to see the certificate): https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...or-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-8656731?a_aid=ps

Another potentially nice choice (but again need to request the cert, and I dont love paying extra for VVS): https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...s1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8456282?a_aid=ps

All of these are good options! I requested the certificate on the one you love. Why do you love this stone More than the other options?

 

[ClassicSAC]

All of these are good options! I requested the certificate on the one you love. Why do you love this stone More than the other options? Specs look great!

 

[ClassicSAC]

HCA 1.3

 

[lovedogs]

Not sure why I like it more than the others TBH. Something about the video just captures my attention and I find the proportions appealing. @flyingpig and others who understand AGS certs better than I do: why does the image look kind of wonky? Proportions look solid, and the stone itself looks great to me, but the image on the cert gives me pause.

 

[flyingpig]

Not sure why I like it more than the others TBH. Something about the video just captures my attention and I find the proportions appealing. @flyingpig and others who understand AGS certs better than I do: why does the image look kind of wonky? Proportions look solid, and the stone itself looks great to me, but the image on the cert gives me pause.

It looks wonky because of red table reflection in the middle (from 40.8 PA, normal), blue circle around the table reflection (from AGS 33 degree obstruction, normal) and green around the edges from dugout girdle (a bit excessive to my taste)

 

[ClassicSAC]

Not sure why I like it more than the others TBH. Something about the video just captures my attention and I find the proportions appealing. @flyingpig and others who understand AGS certs better than I do: why does the image look kind of wonky? Proportions look solid, and the stone itself looks great to me, but the image on the cert gives me pause.

Thanks for your input.

 

[ClassicSAC]

It looks wonky because of red table reflection in the middle (from 40.8 PA, normal), blue circle around the table reflection (from AGS 33 degree obstruction, normal) and green around the edges from dugout girdle (a bit excessive to my taste)

Thanks for your opinion!