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Eek. LOL. What do you both think here? Is this a keeper or should I ask the team to pause sending and continue the search? Thanks.
 
DiamondNewb2022 said:
Eek. LOL. What do you both think here? Is this a keeper or should I ask the team to pause sending and continue the search? Thanks.
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For peace of mind, I would recommend that you tell them to hold off while you continue your search.

DiamondNewb2022, I highly recommend that you purchase an ASET scope if you aren't going with a vetted super ideal cut:

New ASET Kit

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DejaWiz said:
For peace of mind, I would recommend that you tell them to hold off while you continue your search.

DiamondNewb2022, I highly recommend that you purchase an ASET scope if you aren't going with a vetted super ideal cut:

New ASET Kit

datlas.com datlas.com
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I would hold off as well if it were for me. It really depends on how close to "perfect" / super-ideal you want to be.

Any thoughts on this one, DejaWiz? I'm not totally sure what I'm seeing--maybe painting/digging.

www.jamesallen.com

1.70 Carat round diamond

This 1.7 carat round diamond F color vvs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA
www.jamesallen.com www.jamesallen.com

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Kim N said:
Any thoughts on this one, DejaWiz? I'm not totally sure what I'm seeing--maybe painting/digging.

www.jamesallen.com

1.70 Carat round diamond

This 1.7 carat round diamond F color vvs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA
www.jamesallen.com www.jamesallen.com

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If there is any, then it's minor since GIA does account for painting and/or digging for 3X.
 
DiamondNewb2022 said:
What about this one? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...lor-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15243340
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Have a good long peek at this one...probably the cleanest SI1 most people will ever encounter. The optics are off the charts and will drop your jaw.

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Got it. Thank you both for all of the help.
 
Kim N said:
I would hold off as well if it were for me. It really depends on how close to "perfect" / super-ideal you want to be.

Any thoughts on this one, DejaWiz? I'm not totally sure what I'm seeing--maybe painting/digging.

www.jamesallen.com

1.70 Carat round diamond

This 1.7 carat round diamond F color vvs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA
www.jamesallen.com www.jamesallen.com

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Karl_K, just for my understanding, is this a good stone?
 
Kim N said:
Karl_K, just for my understanding, is this a good stone?
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It would take a full sarin report with minors or an aset scope image to tell exactly whats going on.
Even gcal images would be useful.
That combo is not upper girdle facet variation tolerant and there is some alone with some variation in the lowers according to the IS image..
Good compared to a steep deep, yes all day.
Better cut stones out there? certainly.
 
Karl_K said:
It would take a full sarin report with minors or an aset scope image to tell exactly whats going on.
Even gcal images would be useful.
That combo is not upper girdle facet variation tolerant and there is some alone with some variation in the lowers according to the IS image..
Good compared to a steep deep, yes all day.
Better cut stones out there? certainly.
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Thanks, Karl!
 
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DejaWiz said:
Have a good long peek at this one...probably the cleanest SI1 most people will ever encounter. The optics are off the charts and will drop your jaw.

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Explore our GIA certified loose diamonds, including Hearts & Arrows (H&A) and super ideal cuts. Buy diamonds that offer brilliance, style, and fit your budget.
www.whiteflash.com
Upgrade whenever you want as often as you want, no minimum requirements other than equal or higher value than the diamond being traded in.
You may want to contact Whiteflash to put in on hold while you think it over, as well as ask them for any additional information that you want to know about it.
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Great stone DejaWiz.
 
Hi FlyingPig, Kim, Karl_K, DejaWiz —

Thanks again for replying to this thread. If I could bug you all with another question —

After many, many hours of research — I think where I'm at is that I am OK with a bit of light leak but staying within ideal specs. I'm also a bit OCD, so I would prefer staying within VS1 clarity (even though I'm sure a VS2 or even lower would be more than fine).

I'd appreciate your thoughts (and preferences) between these two diamonds:

1. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...lor-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15243340

Please note the linked GIA report off of the James Allen page is not accurate (I'm guessing it was recut) – new report is here: https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=2436534716

2.) https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...olor-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15910155

Diamond 1 is about $500 more.

Thanks again.
 
DiamondNewb2022 said:
Hi FlyingPig, Kim, Karl_K, DejaWiz —

Thanks again for replying to this thread. If I could bug you all with another question —

After many, many hours of research — I think where I'm at is that I am OK with a bit of light leak but staying within ideal specs. I'm also a bit OCD, so I would prefer staying within VS1 clarity (even though I'm sure a VS2 or even lower would be more than fine).

I'd appreciate your thoughts (and preferences) between these two diamonds:

1. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...lor-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15243340

Please note the linked GIA report off of the James Allen page is not accurate (I'm guessing it was recut) – new report is here: https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=2436534716

2.) https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...olor-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15910155

Diamond 1 is about $500 more.

Thanks again.
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Diamond 2 without a second thought for me, between these two.

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Thanks, DejaWiz. And no concerns about the feather/needle on the girdle of number 2? Not a structural concern?

I love Whiteflash's ACA diamonds and upgrade policy, but I cannot find anything that meets the specs I'm looking for. Unfortunately many of the virtual selection options don't offer a photo, so that's not ideal.

Thank you again.
 
DiamondNewb2022 said:
Hi FlyingPig, Kim, Karl_K, DejaWiz —

Thanks again for replying to this thread. If I could bug you all with another question —

After many, many hours of research — I think where I'm at is that I am OK with a bit of light leak but staying within ideal specs. I'm also a bit OCD, so I would prefer staying within VS1 clarity (even though I'm sure a VS2 or even lower would be more than fine).

I'd appreciate your thoughts (and preferences) between these two diamonds:

1. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...lor-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15243340

Please note the linked GIA report off of the James Allen page is not accurate (I'm guessing it was recut) – new report is here: https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=2436534716

2.) https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...olor-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15910155

Diamond 1 is about $500 more.

Thanks again.
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I like #2 more as well. No concerns about the feather/needle.
 
Thank you both. Order is in. Now a break from diamonds for a few weeks. :) Thanks again!
 
DiamondNewb2022 said:
Thanks, DejaWiz. And no concerns about the feather/needle on the girdle of number 2? Not a structural concern?
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Zero concerns with any inclusions at a VS1...you'll have nothing to be remotely concerned about.
 
Hi Kim N, DejaWiz, flyingpig, and all who've kindly helped me here —

So excited to have received the GORGEOUS new ring for my wife! We are both thrilled (though I think I may be a bit more excited having spent so much time on this). :)

Attached is a photo. I've learned it's quite difficult to photograph diamonds. The photo doesn't do a great job showcasing the sparkle. It's quite beautiful.

A huge thank you for helping me choose this diamond! I so appreciate your time and sharing your knowledge.

I'll also mention for anyone reviewing this thread — James Allen was awesome to work with. Highly recommended!

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DiamondNewb2022 said:
Hi Kim N, DejaWiz, flyingpig, and all who've kindly helped me here —

So excited to have received the GORGEOUS new ring for my wife! We are both thrilled (though I think I may be a bit more excited having spent so much time on this). :)

Attached is a photo. I've learned it's quite difficult to photograph diamonds. The photo doesn't do a great job showcasing the sparkle. It's quite beautiful.

A huge thank you for helping me choose this diamond! I so appreciate your time and sharing your knowledge.

I'll also mention for anyone reviewing this thread — James Allen was awesome to work with. Highly recommended!

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Wow, it's stunning! :love: It looks so beautiful on your wife. So glad I could help and hope she wears it in health and happiness!
 
Hi All, a bit of a "what if" question for you if you have the time and interest in responding.

My wife received (and loves) her beautiful ring — we're so grateful to have such a beautiful gem.

As I'm guessing happens with many new diamond enthusiasts, I find myself frequently looking at different diamonds within the budget, with different parameters, and thinking what if we had gone with this ... (e.g., different clarity grade and higher carat, etc.) ...

I'm not planning to exchange the ring — it's gorgeous, it's proven (we know we're happy with all Cs), and there is always the opportunity to upgrade in the future. However, had we been making the purchase decision today, I'm curious what you would recommend between these two stones. :)

Current stone (proven and gorgeous) — 1.76 G VS1: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...olor-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15910155

A beautiful different stone - 2.11 H VS2: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...olor-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15663483 — cost is about $1K more than the first.
 
DiamondNewb2022 said:
Hi All, a bit of a "what if" question for you if you have the time and interest in responding.

My wife received (and loves) her beautiful ring — we're so grateful to have such a beautiful gem.

As I'm guessing happens with many new diamond enthusiasts, I find myself frequently looking at different diamonds within the budget, with different parameters, and thinking what if we had gone with this ... (e.g., different clarity grade and higher carat, etc.) ...

I'm not planning to exchange the ring — it's gorgeous, it's proven (we know we're happy with all Cs), and there is always the opportunity to upgrade in the future. However, had we been making the purchase decision today, I'm curious what you would recommend between these two stones. :)

Current stone (proven and gorgeous) — 1.76 G VS1: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...olor-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15910155

A beautiful different stone - 2.11 H VS2: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...olor-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-15663483 — cost is about $1K more than the first.
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I would still pick your G between these two. The H has a cloud as the grade-making inclusion, with additional clouds not shown.
 
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