Need help vetting

[inyminy]

I saw this H&A AGS 000 RB online. It only scored a 2/Very Good on HCA. I realize that's a rejection tool not selection tool, but not sure why the discrepancy. Do you think based on the images and specs it's a top performer? What tools if any should I use to make the final selection, besides my own eyes? Thank you!

 

[JulieN]

Gorgeous!

 

[chrono]

Woah, looks fantastic!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

You don't use HCA on AGS Ideal cut stones. AGS has graded it ideal for light performance and the images look great!

 

[inyminy]

Good to hear, thanks guys! Do you think a stone of that size and SI1 will be eye clean? Also a little concerned about J color, but I'm told ideal cuts mask color well. Looking for something big, bright and sparkly in everyday life (normally diffuse light through window).

 

[JulieN]

I thought all BGD were eye-clean. You will see color from the side, and from the top in certain lighting situations, but that doesn't make it less beautiful.

 

[hearts-arrows_girl]

Looks beautiful! No worries! Congrats on your 3ct+ stunner!

 

[Enerchi]

YOWZERS! That's a GORGEOUS stone! Really a beauty - nice AGS report, IS and awesome size! As you pointed out, the HCA is a rejection not a selection and a 2 is still worth further investigation.

That is a pretty sweet diamond - I'd go for it if it was in my budget!!

 

[inyminy]

I'm having 2nd thoughts about the stone. It's really bigger than what I wanted (3 cts) and I'm not sure about the J color (really wanted a G or H ). I don't mind fancy colored stones but it's gotta be either or - white or colored - not in between. The closest approximation I could find is this one:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/2.838-I-SI1-Round-Diamond-AGS-104062032027

What do you think of it compared to the first stone? Any rec's for other stones? It doesn't have to be BGD or H&A - just perfectly cut. What are other good web sites to get AGS Ideal (ideal cut & symmetry - polish can be excellent/v. good as I think that probably doesn't effect the look much). I know Whiteflash is popular here but there prices seem a bit high, no?

 

[Enerchi]

I am not sure *I* would notice a difference between the original (GORGEOUS) J you posted vs the new I. To me, unless you are setting them side by side, I don't think I would be able to notice a difference, but I am not as colour sensitive as others are. Both look amazing. I think you'd be happy with either one... but I'm still VERY enamoured with your first stone (J).

 

[bunnycat]

I think they both look beautiful. I think it's going to come down to personal preference for you. If I were choosing a modern stone, I probably wouldn't go below I (but if someone were going to give me a stone and say "hey- it's larger but it's gonna be a J" I'm probably not going to say no either. ) I is where color starts to bother be, but I'd take it as a trade off for size, if I were looking, even though my personal preference is G/H. You may or may not feel they same about J.

I forgot to check if either of them have fluor...

 

[Gypsy]

I'm having 2nd thoughts about the stone. It's really bigger than what I wanted (3 cts) and I'm not sure about the J color (really wanted a G or H ). I don't mind fancy colored stones but it's gotta be either or - white or colored - not in between. The closest approximation I could find is this one:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/2.838-I-SI1-Round-Diamond-AGS-104062032027

I think this one looks like like it would be more mindclean for you on the color. And since you don't need 3 carats I think maybe it would be a good choice.

 

[wsblue430]

Both are gorgeous stones, my word!! I think the I and J will appear very similar, except one sever so slightly larger. For the price and color peace of mind the "I" is a great deal. If its for the size go for the other.. its a win win situation!

 

[inyminy]

Gosh this is tough. Would anyone be willing to say what fair/competitive prices would be for each one? Is an extra .389 ct worth an additional $6,673? Just so I'm clear, no one thinks the cut of one or performance is better than the other? Thank you all!

 

[inyminy]

Also found this:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1544441.asp

 

[04diamond<3]

All three are stunning! if you're spending this kind of money, I'd get the color and clarity you want. Seems like you have the cut down, they all look gorgeous...

 

[inyminy]

It's a huge price jump to get the color & clarity I want. Can't have it all I'm afraid Priorities in order of importance are 1. Cut/performance 2. Size 3. Color 4. Clarity. It looks like the 3.23 ct has some large crystals & clouds on the table & crown (I can't really see it w/the virtual loupe, just on the report). This will affect brilliance right?

 

[JulieN]

Rarely, but you should double check with the vendor on that.