Should I go for this eye clean SI1?

[funketrade]

I think I've found a good value with this 0.904c stone http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2763644.htm

My piority is cut above all for a G-H stone in the $5000 range and no virtual stones. So I'm struggling with the fact that it is eye-clean SI1 (here is whiteflash definition of eye clean http://www.whiteflash.com/about-diamonds/faq/what-is-your-definition-of.htm), but the inclusion may still be seen with the naked eye. Yes, I realize that it will not be visible under normal viewing conditions...

So what do you think of the stone and is it worth going forward? Is there another stone I should consider with these criteria?

 

[SMC]

It scores a 3.5 on the HCA: https://www.pricescope.com/tools/hca

You want less than 2.0.

 

[SMC]

What about this stone? It's a BG Signature which is basically the cream of the crop in terms of cut, and it's an E. I don't think that the size diff will be noticeable compared to the stone you selected.

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.853-e-si1-round-diamond-ags-104063219015

 

[funketrade]

Re the HCA score above 2 for the Whiteflash stone, it's AGS0 and in the Expert Selection line ( which is exceeded only by theirgCut Above series). Can I feel confident about the performance of the stone in spite of HCA score? Frankly this has always been somewhat confusing to me.

 

[ecf8503]

Re the HCA score above 2 for the Whiteflash stone, it's AGS0 and in the Expert Selection line ( which is exceeded only by theirgCut Above series). Can I feel confident about the performance of the stone in spite of HCA score? Frankly this has always been somewhat confusing to me.

The HCA is a "weed-out" tool. If it is already AGS0 for light performance the HCA is not necessary.

 

[04diamond<3]

I'd suggest this one because it's bigger, also eye clean, scored a 1.4 on the HCA and would come to about $4,885ish after the PS discounts that JA gives. I'd put this one on hold and request and idealscope.

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-I-color-SI1-clarity-Excellent-cut-sku-185526

 

[SMC]

Re the HCA score above 2 for the Whiteflash stone, it's AGS0 and in the Expert Selection line ( which is exceeded only by theirgCut Above series). Can I feel confident about the performance of the stone in spite of HCA score? Frankly this has always been somewhat confusing to me.

Yeah, I'm sorry. I didn't notice that the stone you choose was an AGS 000. Everyone else is right, if it's already scored an AGS 0 for light performance, you shouldn't have a problem with it.