Help me decide on this Princess Cut - WhiteFlash ACA Ideal

ClipseGT · Apr 4, 2011

I am looking for a engagement ring. After much time looking...

I came across this WhiteFlash ACA Princess cut diamond. I am specifically looking for a princess cut. A bit more diamond and bit less than a round diamond, but each are beautiful in their own right. Also after a lot of research the WhiteFlash ACA diamonds seem to have a good reputation, especially for Princess cuts.

What does everyone think?

I appreciate any responses or tips.

Eye Clean Yes
Light Performance Ideal
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Diamond Information
Category Whiteflash ACA
Shape Princess
Carat 1.012
Color H
Clarity VS2
Cut Ideal
Certificate AGS
Depth % 71.4
Table % 69.0
Crown Angle 40.1
Star 0.0
Pavilion Angle 39.7
Crown % 10.4
Lower Girdle % 0.0
Measurements 5.59x5.57x3.98
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin Faceted

This would be the simple setting. I would like the main diamond to be the star of the show and not the ring itself. The ring material will be Platinum 95%/5% iridium.

Thanks,

~Kris

yssie · Apr 4, 2011

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ASET?

ClipseGT · Apr 4, 2011

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ClipseGT · Apr 4, 2011

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Posted... ^

yssie · Apr 4, 2011

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Nothing wonky from the info and pics you've posted

What does your rep say?

slg47 · Apr 4, 2011

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diamond looks nice, do you have the ASET image? I tried to search for it on WF but couldn't find it...

oh never mind, you just posted it

to me, the setting looks a little blocky, but that's my personal preference.

ClipseGT · Apr 4, 2011

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Here is the actual link.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2589519.htm

The diamond rep says that overall for the price this diamond will perform well in the light and will have good fire,shine, and brilliance.

Those were my criteria find a diamond within my budget that will perform well in the light and bring out the "WOW" factor.

yssie · Apr 4, 2011

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ClipseGT|1301963473|2887902 said:
Here is the actual link.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2589519.htm

The diamond rep says that overall for the price this diamond will perform well in the light and will have good fire,shine, and brilliance.

Those were my criteria find a diamond within my budget that will perform well in the light and bring out the "WOW" factor.

Well then, I think you've found what you're looking for

ClipseGT · Apr 4, 2011

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Thank you for the replies.

jstarfireb · Apr 5, 2011

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Looks very nice. If you wanna get really nitpicky, you could look for one that has more red around the edges rather than green in the ASET. But I doubt it would make much of a visual difference in real life.

ClipseGT · Apr 5, 2011

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Yes, I see what you are saying. But a diamond that would have bit of extra Red on the edges costs about 1.2k more and have more defects internally compared to this diamond, which only has a small feather on the back side of the stone. Plus the other stone has a bit more table and depth. So I think I would prefer this one which has a smaller table to give it a bit more fire and brilliance over a stone that shows a bit more red on ASET but has more defects, costs more, and has worse proportions. Plus this saves a bit on the pocket book, which I can spend on the setting.

I guess first time buying a stone. But, WF has been helpful to get what I am looking for.

I a big fan of the round cut, however my pocket book is not. So I would prefer to get a better princess cut than a worse cut round... not sure if that logic makes any sense.

stone-cold11 · Apr 5, 2011

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Is this for yourself or your fiancee?

Most girls have a strong preference of one shape over the other.

ecf8503 · Apr 5, 2011

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ClipseGT|1301983648|2888081 said:
I a big fan of the round cut, however my pocket book is not. So I would prefer to get a better princess cut than a worse cut round... not sure if that logic makes any sense.

If this is for someone else I'd be sure I know what shape she wants first.

Are you aware that well cut rounds face up larger than well-cut princesses? A princess of the same carat weight will always look smaller... just food for thought.

ClipseGT · Apr 5, 2011

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Yeah, she likes the square cut a bit better. So that's why I went with it.

Yes, I seen all of the data back and forth regarding size princess vs. round.

Frankly, once I think the wedding, moving in, and grad school will be done. I would get a round cut for her.

Plus with WF upgrade policy. I can always save a bit more money. Then upgrade to a nice round cut diamond. The round cut I would want would put me over budget. Since the price difference is substantial for same quality stone. Therefore, I am not worried since I will have room for upgrade with WF.

slg47 · Apr 5, 2011

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honestly, if she wants a round, I would get a smaller round now. You can go much smaller in ct. weight for the same diameter.

ClipseGT · Apr 5, 2011

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Alright, to clear up the confusion.

She likes the princess cut.

I like the round more personally. I am not the one that will be wearing the ring.

slg47 · Apr 5, 2011

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ClipseGT|1302021633|2888321 said:
Alright, to clear up the confusion.

She likes the princess cut.

I like the round more personally. I am not the one that will be wearing the ring.

well there you go

if she likes princess, you should get princess

(and not change to round later unless she wants one!)

ClipseGT · Apr 5, 2011

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Well I talked with the woman.

We got on the topic of rings and she said her coworker had a round that she really liked.

I was like poop all this research.

Luckily for a WF ACA just became available in my price range.

Let me know what you think of this baby...

Thank for all the help everyone!

Eye Clean Yes
Light Performance Ideal
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Diamond Information
Item Code AGS-9357102
Category Whiteflash ACA
Shape Round
Carat 1.00
Color H
Clarity VS1
Cut Ideal
Depth % 61.3
Table % 55.1
Crown Angle 34.7
Star 48.0
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown % 15.6
Lower Girdle % 75.0
Measurements 6.45x6.49x3.97
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted

yssie · Apr 5, 2011

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Haha of course she did, isn't that just the way things work

That ACA RB looks like it will be a pretty choice, from the info you've posted

I do adore thick juicy arrows.

ClipseGT · Apr 6, 2011

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Well it looks like the stone I posted earlier was sold in 08 and WF had a system glitched.

I decided to go this one... instead in my price range.

Eye Clean Yes
Light Performance Ideal
Polish Ideal
Symmetry Ideal
Diamond Information
Category Whiteflash ACA
Shape Round
Carat 1.028
Color H
Clarity SI1
Cut Ideal
Certificate AGS
Rating
Rating

Diamond Specifications
Depth % 61.5
Table % 56.5
Crown Angle 34.8
Star 53.0
Pavilion Angle 40.8
Crown % 15.0
Lower Girdle % 78.0
Measurements 6.47x6.49x3.98
Culet Pointed
Fluorescence Negligible
Girdle Thin to Medium Faceted