Thoughts on this 1ct princess for engagement ring

[rockseeker]

Hello all. This forum was ridiculously helpful last year when I bought my now-wife her engagement ring. The advice I received was particularly helpful since it was for a radiant, which is a little more difficult to evaluate. With the forums help and Whiteflash, I got a ring that my wife absolutely loves!

Well, now it looks like my brother is following my lead and plans on proposing in the coming months. My advice - Pricescope and Whiteflash!

He is looking for a 1ct princess. Together, we found this one:

Princess
5.66x5.56x3.95mm
1.02 ct
H color
VS1
Polish VG
Symmetry VG
Flourescence N
Table 65%
Depth 71%
Crown Ht 11%
$4,000

I will attach a picture, IdealScope, ASET and SARIN in separate posts. The specs seem to work, but I would love to hear opinions on this diamond. Hopefully, you can all help my brother out as much as you helped me...

 

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Are they bringing this one in for you?

 

[Skippy123]

I don''t know much about diamonds but I would trust an ACA Princess. Can you find an aca princess?

 

[rockseeker]

As promised, here is a picture of the diamond.

 

[rockseeker]

Here is the GIA report.

 

[rockseeker]

Here is the ASET.

 

[rockseeker]

Here is the Idealscope.

 

[rockseeker]

And, finally, the Sarin.

 

[rockseeker]

Date: 11/6/2007 10:00:15 PM
Author:
Are they bringing this one in for you?

Yes, they have brought this stone in and provided the pictures and scans that I have posted. I''d love to hear your thoughts?

 

[rockseeker]

Date: 11/6/2007 10:07:25 PM
Author: Skippy123
I don''t know much about diamonds but I would trust an ACA Princess. Can you find an aca princess?

In addition to this stone, Whiteflash has put an ACA princess on hold for me. Also a 1ct H VS1, but for a fairly significant increase in cost. The ACA is AGS 0, so I believe it will be a great stone. However, the proportions on this one look very good (for what proportions are worth with a princess). The Idealscope and ASET seem reasonable to me too, but I certainly have not looked at enough IS and ASET to be comfortable making a call myself on them. I thought I''d solicit some opinions from Pricescopers on this diamond before moving on to the ACA (if necessary)...

 

[rockseeker]

So, I spoke with Whiteflash about this diamond. They tell me they generally like the stone. Their only comment is that, ideally, they would have preferred a higher crown height. The 11% is within the band they like to see but right at the bottom end. Apparently, this results in slightly less fire. They tell me it would not be very noticeable though. I think that means we may lean towards this stone instead of paying the premium for an ACA princess. I would love to hear opinions from others. Thanks.