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Rough_Rock
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Hi all!
This is my very first post. I''m looking for an e-ring to propose to my girlfriend and after much research on the Internet it looks like PriceScope is the place to be!
I''ve narrowed down my search criteria (G SI1 ~1ct) and I''m considering some of Whiteflash''s ACA diamonds. However, I''m confused about what inclusions are ok and which to avoid when looking at SI1 clarity. It would be great if I could get some advice on what the pros and cons are for the stones I''ve listed below. They are all G SI1 and have a variety of inclusions and distribution of inclusions. I''ve included some of my (newbie) observations. I''m guessing most of these inclusions become unnoticeable in normal non-dark field lighting without any magnification - but are there any that don''t or have other undesirable effects? I don''t mind if the inclusions are visible under a loupe but I''d like something ''eye-clean''. Which would you go for?
Carat 1.007
Depth % 61.4
Table % 56.8
Crown Angle 34.6
Star 53
Pavilion Angle 40.7
Measurements 6.42x6.45x3.95
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted
HCA 1.1
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2192331.htm
My notes: Lots of clouds and inclusions on the outer part of the stone, visible crystal inclusions on ASET and IS. Lots of visible specks on the 40x photo.
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Carat 1.023
Depth % 61.5
Table % 56.6
Crown Angle 34.7
Star 55
Pavilion Angle 40.7
Measurements 6.45x6.49x3.98
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted
HCA 1.1
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2192298.htm
My notes: Inclusion in the middle - appears as white on the IS - light leakage? Hard to read inclusions on cert. 40x image looks clean. The hearts looks uneven in the H&A photo.
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Carat 1.024
Depth % 61.2
Table % 55
Crown Angle 34.6
Star 53
Pavilion Angle 40.7
Measurements 6.51x6.52x3.99
Girdle Thin Faceted
HCA 1.0
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2219614.htm
My notes: Inclusion in the middle (less visible in ASET and IS than the next stone below), lots of inclusions (visible in 40x photo). IS appears to be less bright compared to next stone below?
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Carat 1.035
Depth % 60.9
Table % 55.7
Crown Angle 34.7
Star 53
Pavilion Angle 40.7
Measurements 6.55x6.57x3.99
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted
HCA 1.0
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2275610.htm
My notes: Big inclusion in middle hiding in darkened facet in centre on 40x photo. Will this be visible even with normal lighting?
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Carat 1.052
Depth % 61.9
Table % 56.5
Crown Angle 34.7
Star 55
Pavilion Angle 40.9
Measurements 6.50x6.54x4.03
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted
HCA 1.8
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2275608.htm
My notes: Twinning Wisp - how bad an inclusion are these? Will they affect the diamond''s structural integrity? Visible in 40x photo.
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Carat 1.04
Depth % 61.4
Table % 55.6
Crown Angle 34.8
Star 54
Pavilion Angle 40.7
Measurements 6.51x6.53x4.00
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted
HCA 1.1
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2270374.htm
My notes: 2 large bubble like inclusions - visible in 40x photo and on ASET. One of them not shown on cert?
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Thanks!
p.s. what does the Star measurement on the Whiteflash website refer to? Is it related to the Star facet?