Thoughts on this Whiteflash ACA

[LarryL]

Hi There

New to the forum and wanted to know your thoughts on this whiteflash diamond. I am not sure if the big red cloud is an issue. Whiteflash have checked the stone and told me it is completely eye clean from all angles and that it doesn't affect performance but just not sure about the cloud or if those other pictures are telling anything about the stone. The stone appears white between 11 and 1 but not sure if that is just the photography of it.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3965443.htm

Do you see any red flags with this diamond?

Thanks.

 

[rockysalamander]

There is no giant cloud here. If you look at the certification, the grade setting inclusions are cloud, crystal and feather. I've highlighted in yellow the crystal and cloud. They are tiny. I see no issue with them. I would inquire about the feathers. I personally like my prongs between the arrows (so I can see the full arrow tip). I would ask if these feathers would affect how the prongs are arranged. You don't want a prong "on" the feather and I'd want to make sure that would not force them to rotate the diamond to be asymmetrical relative to the arrows.

 

[LarryL]

Ok, I'll do that.

So what is the big line of red across the top? It looks like it should be a problem but clearly it isn't.

Does everything else look ok with it?

Are all the dimensions as good as I could expect? No issues other than what you have already noted?

Thanks alot for your help.

 

[rockysalamander]

The big line are the feathers I noted.

Dimensions are lovely. Size, color and clarity look great. Just discuss the feathers.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That is a fabulous stone! The dimensions are within a very narrow range to result in a diamond that's cut in the top 3% of diamonds. I have WF ACA diamonds for my stud earrings. They are beautiful! Someone is going to be very lucky to get this beautiful diamond!

RS has already explained that the inclusions are very minor in this VS2. If you can't see them in the highly magnified photo, you won't be able to see them in real life.

 

[tyty333]

That's an amazing stone...WF is very tough on what stones will make their ACA grade. Any stones with any kind of durability issue will not make the
cut. (Please do ask for reassurance though).

From WF page https://www.whiteflash.com/a-cut-above-diamonds-specifications-and-qualifications/ "Filtering for Clarity Issues"
For perhaps even more obvious reasons, A CUT ABOVE® diamonds are carefully inspected for any clarity issues that would give rise to structural weakness. A diamond with a feather or other clarity feature that in our assessment poses an elevated durability risk for mounting or wear will not be allowed in the brand.

 

[ac117]

Gorgeous stone - as others have already mentioned, WF vet their stones for everything including inclusions and their hindrance on light performance. The stone would not have cut the mustard if the cloud was an issue.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Big dotted lines at the top are clouds. Feather is around 5:00. Video shows a nice, clean VS2, to me.

 

[HappyNewLife]

wowza, that is a beauty!!!

 

[AprilBaby]

It wouldn’t be an ACA if it had any problems. It looks stunning!

 

[LarryL]

Thanks everyone.

Also what does it mean if they say it is a 'solid' H. Does that mean it doesn't lean towards a G or I, it is just an H?

Trying to work out how much of a yellow tint it will have and they replied saying it was a solid.

Thanks.

 

[LarryL]

One more question.

Can someone please let me know the difference in performance that I can expect from a 34 degree crown angle to a 34.5 degree crown angle - paired with a 40.8 pavillion angle.

Thanks.

 

[LarryL]

Bumping my thread sorry as I would really love answers to my questions if anyone knows:

1. What is considered a solid H - closer to G or a definite H.
2. What is the different effect of a 34 crown angle vs 34.5 crown angle with a 40.8 pavillion angle. Will I notice anything in the way it looks or performs??

Thanks.

 

[Dancing Fire]

One more question.

Can someone please let me know the difference in performance that I can expect from a 34 degree crown angle to a 34.5 degree crown angle - paired with a 40.8 pavillion angle.

Thanks.

If I had a choice I'd prefer the steeper 34.5 crown, but that just me..

 

[rockysalamander]

Apologies for mis-reading of the location of the cloud . Thanks for the correction @diamondseeker2006.

#1 - Each lettered diamond color grade is really a range of colors. The range of colors assigned to a grade gets wider as you move from D to Z, although as a practical matter it really only becomes relevant at H and below. So, a 'solid H' means it is in the middle of that color band. Not close to a G and not close to an I.

#2

What is the different effect of a 34 crown angle vs 34.5 crown angle with a 40.8 pavillion angle. Will I notice anything in the way it looks or performs??

Assuming we are talking ACA or another super-ideal, you will generally see no effect on light return as all the other angles and precision-cutting ensure that. But, many PS member prefer the aesthetic of the steeper crown. Most member also prefer a smaller table too (which this H has).

This is slightly smaller, but the inclusions are all smaller as well. You might have WF compare your H to this one to give you some choice.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3933870.htm