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What do you think? RB 1.3 ct ideal cut i VVS2

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Rough_Rock
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The information on this website is amazing. Thank you so much. I've read a lot and have made a decision on what I think is a stellar diamond, but I do have some questions which I value your opinions on.

I'll be setting it in a yellow gold band (white setting). Because of that, I'm less concerned than I would be with the I color than if it was going on a white band. Is there a "comparison" color grade for setting in yellow gold vs. white gold? Meaning, if you were comfortable with a G in a white band, would you be comfortable with an I in a yellow gold band?

The pavilion angle of 41.0 is 0.1 outside the "perfect" range. While I don't know the variance of angles, assuming it was tight to a 41.0, how much does this turn you off compared to the 40.6 - 40.9 pavilion angle range? Also, the crown angle is 34.5, so I'm hoping that offsets this minor variance.

Also I was wondering if there is a thing as too much contrast... there is a little more blue on the AGSL image than usual.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-164428
SHAPE: Round DEPTH %:61.60
CARAT WEIGHT:1.30
GIRDLE: Thin - Medium
COLOR:I
TABLE %:55.50
CLARITY: VVS2
CULET:None
CUT: True HeartsTM Ideal
CERTIFICATE:AGS
POLISH:Ideal
CROWN ∠: 34.50
SYMMETRY:Ideal
CROWN %:15.30
FLUORESCENCE:Negligible
PAVILION ∠:41.00
L/W/D (MM): 7.06*7.03*4.34
PAVILION %: 43.40
 
As far as your questions on color and "comparison" stones, there is no way to make that sort of connection. Color is entirely a personal preferance thing. It is all up to the wearer, but a lot of folks are happy with I color in platinum or white gold settings. I personally think the I color will look fine, but you need to know that for yourself. If what you meant was the band is yellow gold but the prongs will be white gold, I like that idea too.

As far as your stone selection, there is such a thing as too much contrast, though I personally don't think the stone you posted is going to have that issue. Are you getting the setting from James Allen or just a loose diamond? I ask because I did a search and there are stones that don't have perfect h&a but still have good h&a with nearly identical size but much cheaper (over $1,500 less). If you want to stick with JA or have your heart set on perfect h&a, I won't mention any other stones to complicate matters. Also, is there a reason for the really high clarity?
 
just get a higher color and si1 :wall:
 
pfunk, thanks for the thoughtful response. With regards to the H&A image, I don't really care about the H&A image, I've been more using it as a proxy for the proper angles. If you can find a non H&A with pavilion angle of 40.6-40.9 and a crown 34-35, I'd be happy to look at it.

With regards to the clarity, it really bothers me when I click a diamond and it looks like this when the window pops up:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.24-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-73828

Even if it is eye clean and doesn't impact the light performance... it really bugs me. I'd be fine with a VS1 / VS2, but I couldn't find any that met the cut specs or was cheaper than the one I found.
 
diamondsssss|1428104493|3856604 said:
pfunk, thanks for the thoughtful response. With regards to the H&A image, I don't really care about the H&A image, I've been more using it as a proxy for the proper angles. If you can find a non H&A with pavilion angle of 40.6-40.9 and a crown 34-35, I'd be happy to look at it.

With regards to the clarity, it really bothers me when I click a diamond and it looks like this when the window pops up:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.24-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-73828

Even if it is eye clean and doesn't impact the light performance... it really bugs me. I'd be fine with a VS1 / VS2, but I couldn't find any that met the cut specs or was cheaper than the one I found.
Click to expand...

Not much time to post now for you, but this is one I found.

https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/R130-BM9ENR
 
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