Update - Crisis - Diamond chipped, please help me find a new one

[Sparkalicious]

Hi everyone!

If you read my "I couldn''t resist" post, you already know that I bought my mom a beautiful D/VS2 diamond for Christmas to replace the center stone she lost for engagement ring years ago. Unfortunately today, Traci at Whiteflash contacted me to let me know that when they were setting the stone, it chipped

, thus I have to find a new one to replace it. I don''t know if I''m more upset for me having to find a new one or for this poor little diamond that will now have to be repolished and will lose some carat weight.

Okay ... Here''s the deal. This is what I have come up with ...

Please let me know which one you like better?

Option 1 - Expert Selection 0.556 F VS1
HCA Scores 1.7 Ex/Ex/Ex/VG
Falls within both AGS Ideal & GIA Excellent
Option 2 - ACA 0.52 E SI1
HCA Scores 1.9 VG/VG/VG/VG
Falls just outside of AGS Ideal but is within GIA Excellent

Traci has reserved placed both stones b/c she has to take a look at the E SI1 one tomorrow more closely to ensure that it is completely eye clean. If you look at the 40x mag pic you''ll see that there is what appears to be a black inclusion right in the middle of the table... right in the center of the stone. It may be the culet, however, I suspect it is an inclusion based on the AGS report plot etc.

I''m stuck b/c I was hoping to go ACA, however, I am not willing to compromise on eye-cleanliness. I want it clean close up and on all sides. When I look at the other one, it is more than clean, however, it seems a little deep. I was hoping to get a stone that was less than 61% deep.

I''m trying to weigh my options but I keep getting stuck. I just can''t figure out which way to go. I suspect that if the E/SI1 wasn''t an ACA, I would definitely go with the F/VS1
I value your input and would appreciate your thoughts & expertise. Please share which one you prefer and why? Everyone''s opinion is welcome. Also, if you find anything on Whiteflash that I might have missed, please do share.

Thanks so much!!

 

[Sparkalicious]

Found another one 0.56 ct F SI1 ACA H&A
HCA scores 1.2 Ex/Ex/Ex/VG
Just within both AGS Ideal and GIA Excellent

Providing that it is eye-clean ... Any thoughts on how you would rank these 3 stones?

I'm sorry to trouble you for your thoughts but I'm feeling a little bit panicked and want to make sure that I make a decision considering all arguments/pros/cons etc.

Thank you.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 12/17/2007 8:24:24 PM
Author: Sparkalicious


Found another one 0.56 ct F SI1 ACA H&A
HCA scores 1.2 Ex/Ex/Ex/VG
Just within both AGS Ideal and GIA Excellent

Providing that it is eye-clean ... Any thoughts on how you would rank these 3 stones?

I'm sorry to trouble you for your thoughts but I'm feeling a little bit panicked and want to make sure that I make a decision considering all arguments/pros/cons etc.

Thank you.

I pick this one. I like everything about it. Assuming it's eyeclean.

Second pick, is the .52. Last is the .55 It's facing up smaller than it should, mainly because of depth. Smaller in fact, by a hair, than the .52.

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/17/2007 8:41:33 PM
Author: Ellen

I pick this one. I like everything about it. Assuming it''s eyeclean.

Second pick, is the .52. Last is the .55 It''s facing up smaller than it should, mainly because of depth. Smaller in fact, by a hair, than the .52.

Thank you Ellen! I really appreciate you taking the time to look and giving me your opinion.

I''ll find out if it is really eyeclean tomorrow.

You are an angel

Always so helpful!

1 vote for the .56 F SI1!

 

[Ellen]

I hope it checks out Spark! Let us know.

And you''re welcome.

 

[Kaleigh]

Ditto on the .56 assuming it''s eye clean. Let us know what they say.

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/17/2007 8:53:20 PM
Author: Kaleigh
Ditto on the .56 assuming it''s eye clean. Let us know what they say.

Thanks so much, Kaleigh!

I will certainly keep you updated. I think Traci was as traumatized as me to learn what had happened so she has been terrific at trying to help to get this sorted out.

 

[Sparkalicious]

Hey ... how come no one else is responding?

Any one else have any thoughts about which diamond I should choose for my mom? Pretty please?

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:03:45 PM
Author: Sparkalicious
Hey ... how come no one else is responding?

Any one else have any thoughts about which diamond I should choose for my mom? Pretty please?

heheee Sparklalicious you are cute. for the same price you could go a little bigger if it is eye clean http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-540878.htm

 

[NeverEndingUpgrade]

I vote for either the .56 F/SI1 or Skippy''s .60 G/SI1 suggestion.

 

[justageek]

Oh no, Sparkalicious -- I''m really sorry to hear the bad news...




I second NeverEndingUpgrade in saying Skippy''s or the 0.56F/SI1, with whichever is eye-clean taking the lead.

 

[Pieface]

Not that I know much...

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-155627.htm#

How about this one? It''s a bit smaller but it''s a 0.9 HCA and I like the idealscope image better...although I don''t really know what I''m looking at...looks like a bit less leakage toward the middle than the others so far.

I tried to stick to F as you only posted E and F so far for yourself.

HeHe they all look nice to me really tho''

Happy hunting.

 

[Diamond*Dana]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:13:34 PM
Author: NeverEndingUpgrade
I vote for either the .56 F/SI1 or Skippy''s .60 G/SI1 suggestion.

I have tried to reply twice and keep getting an error message...let''s see if third time is the charm. I agree with the 2 diamonds in the post I quoted, and I am so sorry to hear what happened to your first diamond!

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:06:48 PM
Author: Skippy123
heheee Sparklalicious you are cute. for the same price you could go a little bigger if it is eye clean http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-540878.htm

Thanks for responding, Skippy! I''ve been stuck on D - F ... never thought about bigger ... hmmm

Now that you''ve mentioned it ...

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:13:34 PM
Author: NeverEndingUpgrade
I vote for either the .56 F/SI1 or Skippy''s .60 G/SI1 suggestion.

Gotcha!

Thanks a lot Never Ending Upgrade!

I appreciate the feedback since I can''t even think straight right now. I''m having a splitting sinus headache... I think I should find myself to bed. I don''t think I''ll be able to make a decision with my head so foggy.

Seems as though the F/SI1 is the forerunner ... I''m glad I found it. Keeping my fingers crossed that it''s eyeclean.

 

[Pieface]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:35:50 PM
Author: Sparkalicious

Date: 12/17/2007 11:06:48 PM

Author: Skippy123

heheee Sparklalicious you are cute. for the same price you could go a little bigger if it is eye clean http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-540878.htm

Thanks for responding, Skippy! I''ve been stuck on D - F ... never thought about bigger ... hmmm

Now that you''ve mentioned it ...

Not trying to be a pain but just remember it''s for your mom...how big would she be comfortable to wear...how will your Dad take it if it''s really big etc you don''t want to shame the old boy out. As a guy I know I wouldn''t like getting bumped off top spot in the jewellery gift stakes with my partner. Sorry to be a wet blanket. Just thought it''s worth keeping in mind that it''s a gift with all the associated baggage

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:21:52 PM
Author: justageek
Oh no, Sparkalicious -- I''m really sorry to hear the bad news...

I second NeverEndingUpgrade in saying Skippy''s or the 0.56F/SI1, with whichever is eye-clean taking the lead.

Thanks Justageek!

I know! It''s such a bummer! Even though I''d never seen the stone in person, I was so looking forward to it. It was just perfect and I loved the D color. Oh well, everything happens for a reason, I guess ... What''s Christmas time without a little drama, right?

I love your avatar pic by the way ... It makes me laugh everytime I see it.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:35:50 PM
Author: Sparkalicious

Date: 12/17/2007 11:06:48 PM
Author: Skippy123
heheee Sparklalicious you are cute. for the same price you could go a little bigger if it is eye clean http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-540878.htm

Thanks for responding, Skippy! I''ve been stuck on D - F ... never thought about bigger ... hmmm

Now that you''ve mentioned it ...

G is right next to F; it won''t make that much of a difference. hehee

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:25:16 PM
Author: Pieface
Not that I know much...

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-155627.htm#

How about this one? It''s a bit smaller but it''s a 0.9 HCA and I like the idealscope image better...although I don''t really know what I''m looking at...looks like a bit less leakage toward the middle than the others so far.

I tried to stick to F as you only posted E and F so far for yourself.

HeHe they all look nice to me really tho''

Happy hunting.

Thanks Pieface! That''s a great suggestion. You know what''s funny ... I barely ever look at the idealscope image if I know that the cut is good. I guess it''s b/c I can''t figure out how to "read" it. They all look the same to me unless the cut is poor and the arrows and stuff are all jacked up. But you''re starting to sound like a pro know with your "light leakage" and what not.

Thanks for taking the time to look and share your thoughts.

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:28:51 PM
Author: Diamond*Dana

Date: 12/17/2007 11:13:34 PM
Author: NeverEndingUpgrade
I vote for either the .56 F/SI1 or Skippy''s .60 G/SI1 suggestion.

I have tried to reply twice and keep getting an error message...let''s see if third time is the charm. I agree with the 2 diamonds in the post I quoted, and I am so sorry to hear what happened to your first diamond!

Hiya Diamond Dana! Thanks!

It drives me insane

when I get an error message after typing up a small book. I try to remember to copy my post now before I submit just to avoid the irritation. Glad the 3rd time was the charm for you.

Okay ... Another vote for Skippy and the F/SI1. Oh boy do I hope these babies are eye clean.

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:45:47 PM
Author: Skippy123
G is right next to F; it won''t make that much of a difference. hehee

Skippy ... Your looks are deceiving. You are a little bit evil or, if not that, at the very least, you are a little bit naughty.

I like it.

I know you''re right. I''m just trying to shift gears from the D.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:55:05 PM
Author: Sparkalicious

Date: 12/17/2007 11:45:47 PM
Author: Skippy123
G is right next to F; it won''t make that much of a difference. hehee

Skippy ... Your looks are deceiving. You are a little bit evil or, if not that, at the very least, you are a little bit naughty.

I like it.

I know you''re right. I''m just trying to shift gears from the D.

You won''t be able to tell the difference between the F and G so why not bigger

 

[Pieface]

I quite like I if you are going to drop the colour a bit Sparks...they often seem to have a "steely" look for some reason which I find appealing.

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-540860.htm#

Put a few pennies back in the tin too...and the clarity grade is up a step. I can just pick the xtal on the 40x but the rest of the diamond seems a lot cleaner. 1.4 on the HCA.

A bit left of field but there ya go

 

[iheartscience]

I vote for the bigger G, of course. Bigger is always better in my book! (Provided it''s as well cut, of course!) And a .6 G ACA will look as white as can be!

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/18/2007 12:00:18 AM
Author: Skippy123

Skippy ... Your looks are deceiving. You are a little bit evil or, if not that, at the very least, you are a little bit naughty.

I like it.

I know you''re right. I''m just trying to shift gears from the D.

You won''t be able to tell the difference between the F and G so why not bigger

Hmmpf! You''re not making this easy ...

Guess what I''m doing now ... Checking out G''s. I thought I was set. Not funny, Ms. Skippy. Not funny.

tee hee. As if I don''t love looking at more diamonds.

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/17/2007 11:43:05 PM
Author: Pieface

Date: 12/17/2007 11:35:50 PM
Author: Sparkalicious

Date: 12/17/2007 11:06:48 PM

Author: Skippy123

heheee Sparklalicious you are cute. for the same price you could go a little bigger if it is eye clean http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-540878.htm

Thanks for responding, Skippy! I''ve been stuck on D - F ... never thought about bigger ... hmmm

Now that you''ve mentioned it ...

Not trying to be a pain but just remember it''s for your mom...how big would she be comfortable to wear...how will your Dad take it if it''s really big etc you don''t want to shame the old boy out. As a guy I know I wouldn''t like getting bumped off top spot in the jewellery gift stakes with my partner. Sorry to be a wet blanket. Just thought it''s worth keeping in mind that it''s a gift with all the associated baggage

Thanks Pieface. I missed this post ... sorry. Didn''t mean to ignore you.
You''re right. I believe that her initial diamond, which she loved, was only around .25 carats so going up to .50, which I thought it was, actually happens to be quite the upgrade. I''m not really all that concerned about going bigger for her but right now I''m doped up on sinus medication and am easily led, or at least that''s the story I''m sticking with.

Too bad I can''t go up to 2 carats or more for her so that if that sucker ever falls out again, she''ll actually feel/know it by the sore toe or the big thud.

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/18/2007 12:14:15 AM
Author: Pieface
I quite like I if you are going to drop the colour a bit Sparks...they often seem to have a ''steely'' look for some reason which I find appealing.

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-540860.htm#

Put a few pennies back in the tin too...and the clarity grade is up a step. I can just pick the xtal on the 40x but the rest of the diamond seems a lot cleaner. 1.4 on the HCA.

A bit left of field but there ya go

Pieface - You are so sweet. Thanks so much.
I do, however, think that you have caught a case of the naughty like Ms. Skippy... leading me astray and making it more difficult to make a decision.
Just like Skippy''s suggestion, I''m adding it to my list. I''ve never considered I before. I am now. I wonder who''s fault that is? Hmmpf!

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 12/18/2007 12:16:10 AM
Author: thing2of2
I vote for the bigger G, of course. Bigger is always better in my book! (Provided it''s as well cut, of course!) And a .6 G ACA will look as white as can be!

Thanks Thing2of2 ... How could I not pay attention to your suggestion with that adorable cat in your avatar.
I''m still undecided but think that I am going to go to bed and sleep on it.

Does anyone see inclusions in the 40x mag in that G stone? Is it just me? Is it an hallucination b/c I''m not out of my Advil Cold and Sinus filled mind?

 

[Pieface]

I think I can see black spots between 3 and 5 o'clock on the 40x 0.6ct G Sparks. I can't load up the AGS report for some reason though to look at the plot

*EDIT*
Ok figured that one out. There is nothing on the AGS plot that would match up to the black spots I see and I don't see how they could have missed the marks I'm seeing Sparks. Wouldn't hurt to ask some questions though if you go any further with that one. I haven't noticed marks like that on other 40x I have looked at on WF.

 

[iheartscience]

Date: 12/18/2007 12:30:42 AM
Author: Sparkalicious

Date: 12/18/2007 12:16:10 AM

Author: thing2of2
I vote for the bigger G, of course. Bigger is always better in my book! (Provided it's as well cut, of course!) And a .6 G ACA will look as white as can be!

Thanks Thing2of2 ... How could I not pay attention to your suggestion with that adorable cat in your avatar.

I'm still undecided but think that I am going to go to bed and sleep on it.

Does anyone see inclusions in the 40x mag in that G stone? Is it just me? Is it an hallucination b/c I'm not out of my Advil Cold and Sinus filled mind?

It looks like there are some tiny ones on the bottom right of the diamond. However, you should just have them check if it's eyeclean. 40x is a lot of magnification and if that baby is eyeclean, I would snap it right up!

P.S. Thanks for the compliment of my baby! That's Olivia, my beautiful kitty who is basically my child! She's laying in a shoe box to be extra special cute. Yes, as a matter of fact, I am a crazy cat lady!

ETA: Hope you feel better soon! I bet getting a diamond that isn't chipped

will help!