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Advice: Is this diamond good or is it cloudy?

User10010111

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I'm in the market for a diamond for a custom engagement ring, and wanted to get some advice before buying a diamond. I found one with good specifications, but I'm worried it looks cloudy (despite not having many inclusions listed on its report). I've been considering a few stones, and this one is the right dimensions seems to be less brilliant than some others at certain angles. What do people think? Is it just the angles or lighting that may be causing glare, or is it actually a concern and maybe I should look elsewhere?

Linking a tweezer video:

And the report: https://www.igi.org/verify-your-report/?r=623443038

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0515vision

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Can you post the video of the magnifies stone? Can’t tell much from your video. To my eye it looks fine, but I’m not an oval expert.
 

User10010111

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Unfortunately I don't have any other videos. But here are a couple other angles
from the 360 view
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Ibrakeforpossums

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The original one looks like better crystal to me, but wait until some of the experts chime in.
 

User10010111

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The original one looks like better crystal to me, but wait until some of the experts chime in.

OK thank you? Is there any reason you think so? I'm a bit of a novice here, so have been having trouble deciding between different options and making those types of judgements haha
 

Ibrakeforpossums

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I mispoke - I'm sorry! I like the 3.01 VVS 2 above.
Neither are cushions. Did you give up on that?
 

User10010111

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Ah thanks for clarifying. I've honestly not been in the market for a cushion, just ovals. Have been looking at a lot of ovals to be the center stones for a custom ring and narrowed down to these two. May be getting confused with another user here.
 

Ibrakeforpossums

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I'm sure you're right.
Ovals, watch for the dark bowtie in the center that some have.
 

User10010111

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Yes. I received a video of the 3.01 VV2 one and it appears that there is no bow tie:
 

Ibrakeforpossums

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That's a very pretty oval. There is a return option?
 

User10010111

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No return option unfortunately
 

Ibrakeforpossums

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Ewww. Maybe hold out for a vendor who offers returns?
 
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