After the replies i received from this forum, I am strongly leaning towards buying the engagement diamond from Whiteflash. Really appreciate the helpful comments here on PS. I am choosing between:
1) http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2668681.htm
AGS#: 104052379013
Report Type: The Platinum Light Performance Diamond Quality® Document
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.48 - 6.51 x 3.94 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F)
Clarity Grade: AGS 4 (VS2)
Carat Weight 1.010
Fluorescence: Negligible
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 58.0%
Crown Angle: 34.9
Crown Height: 14.5%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.2% to 3.4%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion Depth: 43.1%
Star Length: 55%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 60.7%
Culet: Pointed
This diamond has a HCA score of 1.6.
Light Return: Very Good
Fire : Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread
or diameter for weight: Very Good
Price: US$10,392.00
2) http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2715447.htm
AGS#: 104054573035
Report Type: The Platinum Light Performance Diamond Quality® Document
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.44 - 6.47 x 3.97 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F)
Clarity Grade: AGS 4 (VS2)
Carat Weight 1.013
Fluorescence: Negligible
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 57.1%
Crown Angle: 34.8
Crown Height: 15.0%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.4% to 3.8%
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Pavilion Depth: 43.3%
Star Length: 52%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 61.6%
Culet: Pointed
This diamond has a HCA score of 1.8.
Light Return: Excellent
Fire: Very Good
Scintillation: Very Good
Spread
or diameter for weight: Very Good
Price :US$10,423
Is Diamond 1) better than 2) and it is cheaper as well.
3) I was told by WF that I can send it to Ben Gordon for appraisal before and after it is set. Is he reliable and independent?
4) WF is reputable right? Anyone encounter problems with them from overseas? It would be a terrible hassle for me to ship it back to US (shipping and insurance may be costsly).
5) How is the ACA diamonds compared to the branded cuts such as Lazare and Hearts on Fire? I have read that the ACA cuts are equivalent if not better than these branded cuts.
6) How are the settings quality from WF? I am currently looking at a couple of settings from WF.
Thank you for your advice.
1) http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2668681.htm
AGS#: 104052379013
Report Type: The Platinum Light Performance Diamond Quality® Document
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.48 - 6.51 x 3.94 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F)
Clarity Grade: AGS 4 (VS2)
Carat Weight 1.010
Fluorescence: Negligible
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 58.0%
Crown Angle: 34.9
Crown Height: 14.5%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.2% to 3.4%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion Depth: 43.1%
Star Length: 55%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 60.7%
Culet: Pointed
This diamond has a HCA score of 1.6.
Light Return: Very Good
Fire : Excellent
Scintillation: Excellent
Spread
or diameter for weight: Very Good
Price: US$10,392.00
2) http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2715447.htm
AGS#: 104054573035
Report Type: The Platinum Light Performance Diamond Quality® Document
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.44 - 6.47 x 3.97 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 1.0 (F)
Clarity Grade: AGS 4 (VS2)
Carat Weight 1.013
Fluorescence: Negligible
Light Performance: 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 57.1%
Crown Angle: 34.8
Crown Height: 15.0%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.4% to 3.8%
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Pavilion Depth: 43.3%
Star Length: 52%
Lower Girdle Length: 77%
Total Depth: 61.6%
Culet: Pointed
This diamond has a HCA score of 1.8.
Light Return: Excellent
Fire: Very Good
Scintillation: Very Good
Spread
or diameter for weight: Very Good
Price :US$10,423
Is Diamond 1) better than 2) and it is cheaper as well.
3) I was told by WF that I can send it to Ben Gordon for appraisal before and after it is set. Is he reliable and independent?
4) WF is reputable right? Anyone encounter problems with them from overseas? It would be a terrible hassle for me to ship it back to US (shipping and insurance may be costsly).
5) How is the ACA diamonds compared to the branded cuts such as Lazare and Hearts on Fire? I have read that the ACA cuts are equivalent if not better than these branded cuts.
6) How are the settings quality from WF? I am currently looking at a couple of settings from WF.
Thank you for your advice.