Seeking Advice: ACA H&A Round Brilliant for Engagement Ring

[fatalpinch]

Hello, All.

I am in search of guidance that can assist me in narrowing down and ultimately selecting a diamond for purchase.

I have spent a lot of time saving financially and researching, and I am almost done choosing a diamond for an engagement ring.

As a believer in Read, Search, Ask, If I missed anything shared before, please guide me.

Thank you in advance for any help!

Search criteria

Ring size: 2.5

1. Cut: A CUT ABOVE Hearts & Arrows (ACA H&A)
2. Color: G & above
3. Clarity: VS2 & above
4. Carat: 1.25–1.49

• Table: 55–58%
• Crown Angle: 34–35°
• Pavilion Angle: 40.6–40.9°
• Lower Halves: 75–80%
• Depth: 60–62.4%
• Girdle: Thin-Medium or Medium-Slightly Thick
• Polish & Symmetry: Very good & above (prefer excellent)
• Fluorescence: None–Slight

Diamonds

4C​	Table​	Crown​	Pavilion​	Lower Halves​	Depth​	Girdle​	Polish/Symmetry​	Fluorescence​
(AGS) Ideal 0 E VS1 1.51ct	55.1%​	34.8°​	40.8°​	77.0%​	61.8%​	Thin-Medium​	AGS Ideal 0​	Negligible​
(GIA) Excellent E VVS1 1.34ct	56.0%​	35.0°​	40.8°​	75.0%​	61.6%​	Thin-Medium​	Excellent​	None​
(GIA) Excellent E VVS2 1.31ct	56.0%​	34.5°​	40.8°​	75.0%​	61.8%​	Medium-Slightly Thick​	Excellent​	None​

 

[Old_Fossil]

Good research @fatalpinch - I would submit that you have selected what are 3 equally and magnificently cut stones, all should have superior light performance as the ASET and IS images support.

As such, I would recommend the 1.51, as the clarity differences would be negligible between the 3, all have the same color, so go for the larger carat. The 1.51 also has the AGS report validating light performance, but WF goes above and beyond with supporting imagery to reassure the consumer. Nice selections.

 

[Kim N]

You can't go wrong with any of them. I like the E best for the size and because I'm personally partial to the AGS report.

 

[0515vision]

For what it’s worth, owning an AGS diamond is like owning a little piece of history. AGS is now a bygone era.

 

[tyty333]

I would ask WF for side-by-side pictures. You can also ask them to review each stone and let you know what they see (if any
differences). They are pretty tightly cut so nothing may stand out. I usually recommend going with the larger stone (all things
being the same) but size 2.5 is pretty tiny.

You can use this website to get a relative look at the sizes on a 2.5 finger.

Diamond Database - Compare Diamond Shapes and Sizes

Diamond comparison platform where you can compare and evaluate actual diamond sizes on ring and finger. Explore diamond shapes, get buying advice.

www.diamdb.com

Edit...is the 2.5 finger size US sizing?

I entered the 1.5 and 1.34

1.51ct Round (7.37×7.37×4.44) vs 1.34ct Round (7.1×7.1×4.28)

Compare 1.51 carat Round (7.37×7.37×4.44mm) vs 1.34 carat Round (7.1×7.1×4.28mm) on actual diamond size and finger coverage (42.66mm² vs 39.59mm²)

www.diamdb.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, fatalpinch!
My vote is for that extra special AGS graded firecracker!

 

[fatalpinch]

I would ask WF for side-by-side pictures. You can also ask them to review each stone and let you know what they see (if any
differences). They are pretty tightly cut so nothing may stand out. I usually recommend going with the larger stone (all things
being the same) but size 2.5 is pretty tiny.

You can use this website to get a relative look at the sizes on a 2.5 finger.

Diamond Database - Compare Diamond Shapes and Sizes

Diamond comparison platform where you can compare and evaluate actual diamond sizes on ring and finger. Explore diamond shapes, get buying advice.

www.diamdb.com

Edit...is the 2.5 finger size US sizing?

I entered the 1.5 and 1.34

1.51ct Round (7.37×7.37×4.44) vs 1.34ct Round (7.1×7.1×4.28)

Compare 1.51 carat Round (7.37×7.37×4.44mm) vs 1.34 carat Round (7.1×7.1×4.28mm) on actual diamond size and finger coverage (42.66mm² vs 39.59mm²)

www.diamdb.com

Your advice has been very helpful. Thank you.

Yes, to clarify, 2.5 US size. She’s quite petite!

 

[fatalpinch]

I’d like to thank all of you for the warm welcomes and the input you’ve provided so far.

I’ve gone through every reply with care and am thankful for your help.

 

[fatalpinch]

As a follow-up, I went with the 1.51 AGS Ideal.

Thank you all for taking the time to offer advice. It proved beneficial in influencing my decision.

 

[MissGotRocks]

As a follow-up, I went with the 1.51 AGS Ideal.

Thank you all for taking the time to offer advice. It proved beneficial in influencing my decision.

Congrats - it will be beautiful! Please come back with pictures for us!

 

[0515vision]

We do love pictures!!