Opinion on this diamond.

[RichardK]

Hi everyone!!! Love this site. Wish I had known about it when I bought my first engagement ring. It's now time to upgrade the ring. Wanted to get people's opinion on the following diamond.

2.7 carat round G SI1
AGS cut grade: AGS Ideal 0
Light Performance: AGS Ideal 0
Polish: AGS Ideal 0
Symmetry: AGS Ideal 0
62.1% depth, 57% table, 35.2° crown angle, 40.9° pavilion angle
Price: $40,000

I've attached pictures.

The HCA score is only 2.5, so does that mean I shouldn't get it? And what do you guys think about the inclusions? It's supposedly eye clean. It's from WhiteFlash virtual collection. Does that mean it's a lesser diamond than their ACA collection? Thanks for all your help.

 

[RichardK]

Oops. Here are the pictures.

 

[RichardK]

And more pictures.

 

[04diamond<3]

This is a perfect example of stones that are "AGS 0 ideal" and having a lower HCA score. Added to that is that not so good ideal scope (last picture). There is far too much leakage in the center of the diamond for my personal taste.

 

[diamonds-are-friends]

a good stone. Not great. Personally, if i were to go for an upgrade, this stone would fail in terms of performance by my standards.

 

[RichardK]

Thanks for the advice. I think I'll pass on this diamond.

 

[04diamond<3]

here's on that looks better just a bit smaller:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2684388.htm

other option that looks even better:

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.31-carat-J-color-VS2-clarity-Ideal-cut-sku-178815

 

[04diamond<3]

one more:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2696790.htm

 

[Clairitek]

Two color grades lower but 0.3 carats bigger.

2.8 carat, 1 SI1, BGD Signature cut (blinding sparkle!)

HCA is 1.4

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/2.801-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-104063703005#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/3/