Hi all,
This is my first post although I have spent a substantial amount of time reading other’s posts and most importantly reading the diamond tutorial over and over again
. So armed with all my new found "knowledge" I have searched the web for the perfect diamond for an engagement ring. I have come across 3 possibilities and would like to run these by the experts to see what you think. All of these are from James Allen, since I live very close to Frederick, MD they will ship up to 3 diamonds to their office so I can see them in person, I will have to pay for the shipping cost, of course, but I’m willing to spend a few more dollars to make sure there are no surprises.
1- http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=130&item=1276717
2- http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=130&item=1277732
3- http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=130&item=1193891
I have the IS for (1), see attached, and am waiting for the IS for (2). The IS for (3) is available online. The first 2 diamonds are look very similar, but (1) is part of JA’s “True Hearts” collection and (2) is an ideal cut. The interesting thing is that (2) has a much better HCA score=1, than the “True Hearts” diamond score= 2.5. Can someone explain to me why that is?
The 3rd diamond is very different from the other two, but roughly the same price. So the question is, would be worth going smaller for a much better diamond? Or is (3) not that much better than the other 2?
Thanks in advance
This is my first post although I have spent a substantial amount of time reading other’s posts and most importantly reading the diamond tutorial over and over again
1- http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=130&item=1276717
2- http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=130&item=1277732
3- http://www.jamesallen.com/diamond.asp?cid=130&item=1193891
I have the IS for (1), see attached, and am waiting for the IS for (2). The IS for (3) is available online. The first 2 diamonds are look very similar, but (1) is part of JA’s “True Hearts” collection and (2) is an ideal cut. The interesting thing is that (2) has a much better HCA score=1, than the “True Hearts” diamond score= 2.5. Can someone explain to me why that is?
The 3rd diamond is very different from the other two, but roughly the same price. So the question is, would be worth going smaller for a much better diamond? Or is (3) not that much better than the other 2?
Thanks in advance
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