Diamond Price, Diamond Images and AGS – Whiteflash.com Advantages

Q:

Hey Liz,

I am looking for an engagement ring with a max diamond price of around $5K but obviously the lower the diamond price and still obtaining great quality is priority.

I prefer anywhere between a .7 to .9 carat diamond. VS2+ clarity is preferred. I like solitaire 4 prong settings. I have found a few I am interested in so far, but am always searching for different/better options.

Below is my favorite choice so far but I am afraid of buying a “painted girdle” diamond and losing higher quality brilliance when seen from eye view.

https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD02984321

Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated! ODBA has been a great reference for me in educating me about diamonds and love your diamond search tool!

Thanks,

Aaron

A:

Hi Aaron,

Thanks for letting me know your diamond engagement ring budget and diamond specs.

I think your Blue Nile diamond selection is just fine. Do not be afraid of a painted girdle if it is graded by a reputable lab like AGS. In fact, most round brilliant diamonds exhibit some degree of painting on the girdle. There are various tolerances to painting/digging for both GIA and AGS, but painting that is done on a small scale can actually enhance a diamond’s brilliance.

.72ct I VS2 ACA diamond from Whiteflash

Some ideal cuts utilize the painting/digging of girdles to enhance light reflection. In these cases, it is considered a “tweaked girdle”. The end result is almost no light leakage. Whiteflash is a popular retailer that uses the enhanced painting/digging of a diamond’s girdle to maximize overall brilliance of a diamond. Here is an interesting article posted on their website explaining in more detail: https://www.whiteflash.com/about-diamonds/diamond-education/visible-effects-of-painting-and.htm

That being said, I also like this diamond from Whiteflash for you: https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2953076.htm

You can read my Whiteflash review and why I recommend them on ODBA. 😉

Feel free to let me know your thoughts as well as any additional questions.

Kind Regards,

Liz

Q:

Hey Liz,

Thanks so much for the quick response. I have decided to purchase the diamond you suggested with a solitaire 4 prong platinum setting from WhiteFlash. I made the decision on the following factors:

1. slightly lower diamond price
2. better visual photos of the diamond
3. and WhiteFlash recommendation of AGS

Aaron’s .72ct I VS2 A Cut Above diamond from Whiteflash set in four prong platinum solitaire setting

I will let you know in the near future of the outcome and also some photos. I also listed your site as where I learned of WhiteFlash at purchase.

Thanks again,

Aaron

A:

You’re welcome Aaron! I wish you all the best and thank you!

Kind Regards,

Liz