What does an I color look like?

[Aeromax]

I know im probably being overly paranoid, and I''m sure this is excitement talking more than anything else. I found a diamon at a pricescope vendor that HCA''s at .6. Yes, that''s POINT six. The size is good, the cut is astronomically good, everything looks kosher. Just have to make sure it''s eyeclean...

I''m just curious, I know a lot of people here have rocks that are int he "near colorless" range, H-J. This is an I color. Should I even worry about it being an I? Will it even be noticeable in a setting on my future-wife''s finger? If it''s eyeclean, I think I may reserve it..

 

[gwendolyn]

Since the cut is "astronomically good" as you say, I don't think you need to worry at all about how the colour will look. A very well-cut stone will look whiter than a lesser-cut stone of the same colour. Although it sound be mentioned that different labs have different standards for grading--which lab has graded this stone?

By the way, the way the HCA works is that anything from 0-2 is excellent; a 1.2 isn't any better or worse than a 0.6. They're both fab.

 

[JulieN]

How big? BTW, lower is not better, and .6 is not extremely rare once you've weeded out the flops.

 

[Aeromax]

It''s a .82, and it''s graded by GIA.

 

[Aeromax]

It''s a .82, and it''s graded by GIA. Hwoever i have just been informed that it was sold.

 

[Jenn5504]

To me, I is completely safe in a well cut round stone. I''m sorry that one sold. Don''t worry, another will come up. I''ll go looking!

 

[gwendolyn]

Date: 2/27/2008 2:06:59 PM
Author: Aeromax
It's a .82, and it's graded by GIA. Hwoever i have just been informed that it was sold.

Sorry, mate, that sucks! What was your price range? Let's see if we can help you find another stone.

ETA: Just popped onto GOG and saw this one, what do you think?

0.816ct I VS2 H&A, 1.1 HCA score, $3243.84 wire transfer price: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/2710/

Or this?

0.82ct I VS2 H&A, 1.6 HCA score, $3256.80 wire transfer price: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3884/

 

[gwendolyn]

Or, just throwing this out there in case it''s an eyeclean stone (and if it''s in your budget--it''s close to the other 0.8ish I stones I found, so maybe it''s close to your price range?):

0.81 E SI1 H&A, 1.2 HCA score, $3901 wire transfer price: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/334/

 

[Aeromax]

These are all a tad too high. I''m looking to stay around $2500, but ill go a little bit higher for the right stone.

 

[angel777]

I like these:

http://www.niceice.com/certcopies2008/ags0009255909/index.htm

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-636725.htm

 

[bee*]

That''s a pity that that diamond was sold! I wouldn''t worry about an I at all. I have an I diamond and it''s very white. I have some pics of it here if you want to see here. You don''t want to have the HCA too low either. Between one and two is normally great.

 

[Aeromax]

What is wrong with super low HCA? Is there something I don''t know?

 

[Nicki]

Date: 2/27/2008 4:20:40 PM
Author: Aeromax
What is wrong with super low HCA? Is there something I don''t know?

Like Gwendolyn said, 0-2 is all excellent. The HCA is really meant to be a rejection tool rather than an acceptance tool. Your 0.6 in person might not be nicer than a 1.9.

 

[bee*]

Date: 2/27/2008 4:20:40 PM
Author: Aeromax
What is wrong with super low HCA? Is there something I don''t know?

It''s talked about in this post here. It''s not that there''s anything wrong with it as such, you just might have to watch it a bit more.

 

[Aeromax]

Date: 2/27/2008 4:39:28 PM
Author: bee*

Date: 2/27/2008 4:20:40 PM

Author: Aeromax

What is wrong with super low HCA? Is there something I don''t know?

It''s talked about in this post here. It''s not that there''s anything wrong with it as such, you just might have to watch it a bit more.

I see... *swoon* I have more to think about now.

 

[kcoursolle]

An I colored stone in the .8 range will look just fine. From the top down it will look completely white if it is well-cut and graded by either GIA or AGS. From the side you may see a slight warmth, especially on a piece of white paper. However, this is not really that noticeable and only bothers some people.

To reiterate what others have said, a .6 HCA score is awesome, but not necessarily any better than a 1.9. You basically just want to shoot for under 2 and use the HCA as a rejection tool. Start by rejecting anything over 2.0 and then using other criteria such as images to decide which stone to keep.

 

[LegacyGirl]

Sorry it sold

I have an I and its beautiful.

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 2/27/2008 1:38:33 PM
Author:Aeromax
I''m just curious, I know a lot of people here have rocks that are int he ''near colorless'' range, H-J. This is an I color. Should I even worry about it being an I? Will it even be noticeable in a setting on my future-wife''s finger? If it''s eyeclean, I think I may reserve it..

Hi Aeromax!

I think its difficult to describe what an "I" color GIA graded stone will look like to you. It depends greatly on you and how your eyes work, for lack of a better description.

I find myself to be quite color sensitive and usually immediately pick up the warmth present in the H - J range and since my preference is for the icy whiteness of the D - F range, this is not desirable for me, as an individual. This being said, many PSers have incredibly gorgeous, to die for diamonds in the H - J color range , that face up white and, due to their cut, sparkle like crazy! To address your question more directly - will it be noticeable in a setting - likely not, however, it might be of interest to note that around the "I" range, color is said to become more pronounced, therefore, if you do find yourself or your gf to be color sensitive, this may not be the best choice for you ... It might be better to stick with G or H.

In order to be certain or to more accurately gauge or assess whether or not you have a preference of your own, you may want to visit some reputable jewelers or diamond vendors in your area that are able to show you well cut diamonds, to see "in real life" if you lean towards one color range over another or if you don''t notice a difference at all.

Good luck on your search!

 

[Aeromax]

I''m a graphic designer.

I consider myself color sensitive. But I don''t think it will bother me, because I''m not exactly going to be holding it up to a peice of white paper..

 

[Sparkalicious]

Date: 2/27/2008 10:28:04 PM
Author: Aeromax
I''m a graphic designer.

I consider myself color sensitive. But I don''t think it will bother me, because I''m not exactly going to be holding it up to a peice of white paper..

You''re too funny.

Point taken ... Seems to be that you are all good then!

I it is? Have you managed to find another stone that you like as much?

 

[gwendolyn]

Date: 2/27/2008 3:43:08 PM
Author: Aeromax
These are all a tad too high. I'm looking to stay around $2500, but ill go a little bit higher for the right stone.

How about these?

0.77ct I SI2 (would need to check that it's eye clean), H&A, 1.5 HCA score (ex/ex/vg/vg), $2398.05 bank wire price: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/1732/

Or possibly this one:

0.73ct H SI1 (again, check to see if it's eye clean), H&A, 1.4 HCA score (ex/ex/ex/vg), $2733.80 bank wire price: http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/3626/

 

[gwendolyn]

Not sure if you'd be comfortable dropping down a colour grade, but just in case, here's are two Js from James Allen:

0.85ct J SI1 (again, make sure it's eye clean), ideal cut, 1.2 HCA score (ex/ex/ec/vg), $2340: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1137884.asp

0.83ct J SI1 (eye clean check), ideal cut, 1.2 HCA score (ex/ex/ex/vg), $2320: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1140559.asp

 

[ksinger]

Date: 2/27/2008 4:52:38 PM
Author: Aeromax

Date: 2/27/2008 4:39:28 PM
Author: bee*

Date: 2/27/2008 4:20:40 PM

Author: Aeromax

What is wrong with super low HCA? Is there something I don''t know?

It''s talked about in this post here. It''s not that there''s anything wrong with it as such, you just might have to watch it a bit more.

I see... *swoon* I have more to think about now.

LOL! Don''t thrash. You WILL find it, and sometimes a great deal can be found. I picked up a .81 J VS2, GIA Excellent, (pretty much falls into the AGS0 designation too), HCA=1, unbranded H&A on Blue Nile for $2207. A flukey deal perhaps, and I''m not sure I''d do BN again - just because now I''m addicted to all the reports the other vendors here offer, but still, I lucked out I think..... It has has lovely arrows, absolutely screams in all lighting, and faces up as white as you could desire. The only place you can see color is from the side in bright sunlight. I know others on here are more sensitive to color, but I am not. As long as it sparkles I just flat out don''t care!!

Mmmmmm!!!!!! Sparrrrrrkly!!!!