First Post: Thoughts on this Diamond (1.3ct radiant)? GIA Report, ASET + standard pics in post

looks pretty good to me, i am not an expert by any means (experts...are those blurred blackish areas in the ASET leakage or just photo/black background artifacts?)

does your GF want a radiant cut?

Yep, she does want a Radiant cut. I''ve found that very few Jewelers have them in their stores, why is that? Is there some stigma about them that I''m not aware of?

And the blurred areas, I really am not sure. I was hoping someone here could help me out with that :)

some people don''t like them but it''s a matter of personal preference, get what your girl wants. that radiant looks like a nice one

Very pretty stone!

Date: 7/2/2010 1:45:57 PM
Author: Auram
Yep, she does want a Radiant cut. I''ve found that very few Jewelers have them in their stores, why is that? Is there some stigma about them that I''m not aware of?

And the blurred areas, I really am not sure. I was hoping someone here could help me out with that :)

Radiant Cuts are popular in colored diamonds to retain weight or color. If you want white light return in a colorless diamond the radiant has disadvantages over similar outline shapes like the modern cushion and princess cut as it returns smaller flashes and the light return is not as efficient.

That being said the square radiant you posted is about as good as it gets in this cut, there is considerable  leakage under the table but that is expected for this cut.
The distribution of red in the ASET under the table and along the edges appears to be as good as its going to get  in this style with the prominant 4 main x pattern in the centre.

Thank you so far for the replies everyone.

@ChunkyCushionLover: That was exactly the input I was hoping to get. Thanks!

Any other comments or thoughts, I am happy to hear them!

Looks beautiful! What kind of setting were you thinking of going with?

I also think it's gorgeous and can't wait to see it set. Congrats!

I think it is probably one of the most appealing looking radiants I have ever seen posted! I really like the shape and the facet pattern appeals to me. I don't know much about interpreting ASETs, but CCL is quite the expert so I would go with his interpretation.

What does Brian say about it compared to other radiants he has seen? His opinion would carry weight with me as I think with fancies seeing them is always important, either yourself or having a trusted vendor be your eyes.

Thanks for the replies!

Brian said it was about the best ASET distribution you will find in a fancy cut like this. He said it was in his opinion an exceptional stone. What's amazing to me is that while I have had local jewelers spending two weeks looking for the "right stone" for me, it took Lesley (she works for/with Brian) about 3 hours to find this stone.

Brian will be designing the setting for me, with elements from this Tacori setting: http://www.tacori.com/Engagement-Rings/ ... .obviously I will have a radiant and not a round though I haven't began the design process with him yet, but I am looking forward to it.

I'm considering having them send me the stone for personal inspection. That being said, the amazing customer service I've received from Brian (and Lesley) makes me feel totally comfortable with the stone already. I think I'd have them send it to me mostly because I'm curious