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1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this stone?

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rook02

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I have been researching diamonds for a couple of months now and am really close to buying the diamond below...what do you think? My main questions are regarding an I color on a diamond that big, is it going to look ok and how much of a difference would I notice if I went with an H color (cost for H color is significantly higher and I would have to get a smaller stone to fit in my budget)? Also, I was wondering how the Very Good Polish would affect the stone.

GIA
Round Brilliant
Weight: 1.78 ct
Color: I
Clarity: VS2
Cut: Excellent
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Comments: pinpoints not shown, surface graining not shown

Depth: 59.1%
Table: 58%
Crown angle: 34 degrees
Pavilion angle: 40.6 degrees
Culet: small

HCA: 0.5

Once again, my questions:
Is I VS2 ok in a diamond this size?
How is very good polish going to effect the stone?

Thank you
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

Experts will hopefully answer shortly. But since GIA tends to round a bit, I wonder if this diamond might be borderline a bit shallow, causing some obstruction.
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

Do you have images of this diamond?
Ask for the gemologist feedback on this diamond.
Between H & I would be a 1 step difference but would not be a phenomenal diff as they both are Near Colorless.

If they say it is white in shade and 100% eye clean then go for it. We usually recommend triple X (cut,polish & symmetry) stone specially in this size however VG polish would not matter much. Go for it if it suits your interest.

Few imp things I always keep in mind is to check the return policy, Return Shipping, 100% refund, warranty, upgrade policy but before that, get the ASET / Ideal Scope Images as well as their Gemologist feedback.
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

ruby59|1357239747|3346475 said:
Experts will hopefully answer shortly. But since GIA tends to round a bit, I wonder if this diamond might be borderline a bit shallow, causing some obstruction.
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That is possible within the GIA rounding.
34/40.6 actual measurements with a reasonably tight range would be fine.
I would want an expert to examine it and give feedback as well as some images based on the GIA numbers.
There is a good chance it is just fine.
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

I or even J or lower is fine with many people.
Some people anything lower than H looks off to them and for a very small group of people they need something F or better.
Which is why a return/refund/upgrade policy is so important.
You can not tell for sure it is the right diamond until one has spent a few days with it in their own environment.
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

This is a stone I would personally want images for, both photographs and ideal scope, if possible.

Color: Have you compared in person? It depends on too many things to make a recommendation.
 
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

Color is totally personal. But I color is the color that I can easily see the tint in the lower I colors. So the only way I could buy an I color unseen is if the vendor can check the color compared to other I color stones and determine that it is a high I color with little tint. I have seen both. For this reason, I normally stick to H and higher.
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

Numbers look great and I would not worry about color in an "I"colored stone personally and with a VS clarity..its indeed a clean stone. A VG vs. EX in Polish - you will not be able to visually see the difference and is perfectly fine.
Definitely get images of the stone, looks promising!
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

So based on the HCA, I thought that the cut and dimensions of this stone looked good...I am a little confused when people are saying that it may be too shallow? What makes you think that?

This stone is from one of the out of state suppliers for a local jeweler, so I do not know if I can get images or idealscope images.

Should I go for it?
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

I'd say.. go for it.. :appl:

See the diamond in person and also get it checked by your local jeweler/ gemologist but before that make sure you check their return policy, shipping charges & refund policy.
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

rook02|1357265463|3346868 said:
So based on the HCA, I thought that the cut and dimensions of this stone looked good...I am a little confused when people are saying that it may be too shallow? What makes you think that?

The numbers and the knowledge that GIA rounds (crown to nearest 0.5deg, pav up to nearest 0.2 deg) indicate that it's a possibility. Can't tell you more about whether or not it's a concern with this specific stone without more info than what's provided on the report. What is LGF?

This stone is from one of the out of state suppliers for a local jeweler, so I do not know if I can get images or idealscope images.

Should I go for it?
Depends. If there is a good return policy (money back for any reason, make sure you understand all fees/expenses you may incur up-front - shipping costs, etc., get it in writing) I don't see the downside, it looks promising and HCA indicates that it "is worth further investigation".
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Over-obstruction issues: http://www.screencast.com/users/Pricescope/folders/Default/media/64f27d25-9e00-4e29-96e3-e43ebed12a60
 
Re: 1.78ct I VS2, HCA 0.5...what do you think about this sto

Hi Yssie- what does LGF mean?
 
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