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I've been looking for a 8.5mm plus, "White" (H or higher), SI2-I1 stone for a while. My budget has creeped up and up, as I've found so many of the sub $20k stones were compromised by cut or -really- visible inclusions. I am sensitive to color but not that sensitive to some well placed inclusions.
I'm about to send for a 2.48, E SI1 diamond that's currently on hold at JA. I've been searching there because of the ability to see the actual stones. I am attracted to this one because it's an E and I am not sure if for example an H would truly exhibit the crisp whiteness I like in MRB stones. (For an old cut it would be great). Also, the arrows seemed fatter and crisper (75% LGF) than the other stones I've found, which I presume will make the light flashes thicker/faceting more defined, and more like an old cut to me. I also love the small table (54%) but don't know it that's 'too' small for an MRB. To my inexperienced eye, the Idealscope approximates H&A, but it is not an H&A stone.
I'm trying to determine if I really want to bust my budget for this stone. It's $9375/carat, $23,250 total. That's the E, SI1 price bump, I suppose.
May I please get your opinion on the potential of this stone? On faceting/proportions, and potential issues with SBF (as the gemologist says there is a very slight haze that is not noticeable to the untrained eye)? I'd also love to know if the price is in line for a diamond with these specs. Should I keep looking (now that my GASP budget is really generous)...
Gemologist assessment from JA as follows: "I am pleased to inform you that 2314693 is a dazzling, eye clean diamond. It is a true "E" color that faces up a beautiful icy white. This diamond has excellent brilliance, fire, and scintillation throughout, making the diamond bright and lively. Strong blue fluorescence gives the diamond a very slight haze, but does not negatively affect the diamonds overall appearance. It would not affect or be noticeable to the untrained eye."
I would GREATLY appreciate your opinions and ideas!
Link to the stone which I've got on hold:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.48-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2314693
HCA is 1.1
CUT: Excellent
POLISH: Excellent
SYMMETRY: Excellent
FLUORESCENCE: Strong
L/W/D (MM): 8.63*8.69*5.38
L/W RATIO: 1.01
DEPTH %: 62.20
GIRDLE: Medium - Slightly Thick
TABLE %: 54.00
CULET: None
CERTIFICATE: GIA
CROWN ∠: 34.00
CROWN %: 15.50
PAVILION ∠: 40.80
Idealscope has been reviewed and considered "Very Good" (not Ideal or H&A) by cut experts here. See my previous post.
I'm about to send for a 2.48, E SI1 diamond that's currently on hold at JA. I've been searching there because of the ability to see the actual stones. I am attracted to this one because it's an E and I am not sure if for example an H would truly exhibit the crisp whiteness I like in MRB stones. (For an old cut it would be great). Also, the arrows seemed fatter and crisper (75% LGF) than the other stones I've found, which I presume will make the light flashes thicker/faceting more defined, and more like an old cut to me. I also love the small table (54%) but don't know it that's 'too' small for an MRB. To my inexperienced eye, the Idealscope approximates H&A, but it is not an H&A stone.
I'm trying to determine if I really want to bust my budget for this stone. It's $9375/carat, $23,250 total. That's the E, SI1 price bump, I suppose.
May I please get your opinion on the potential of this stone? On faceting/proportions, and potential issues with SBF (as the gemologist says there is a very slight haze that is not noticeable to the untrained eye)? I'd also love to know if the price is in line for a diamond with these specs. Should I keep looking (now that my GASP budget is really generous)...
Gemologist assessment from JA as follows: "I am pleased to inform you that 2314693 is a dazzling, eye clean diamond. It is a true "E" color that faces up a beautiful icy white. This diamond has excellent brilliance, fire, and scintillation throughout, making the diamond bright and lively. Strong blue fluorescence gives the diamond a very slight haze, but does not negatively affect the diamonds overall appearance. It would not affect or be noticeable to the untrained eye."
I would GREATLY appreciate your opinions and ideas!
Link to the stone which I've got on hold:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.48-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2314693
HCA is 1.1
CUT: Excellent
POLISH: Excellent
SYMMETRY: Excellent
FLUORESCENCE: Strong
L/W/D (MM): 8.63*8.69*5.38
L/W RATIO: 1.01
DEPTH %: 62.20
GIRDLE: Medium - Slightly Thick
TABLE %: 54.00
CULET: None
CERTIFICATE: GIA
CROWN ∠: 34.00
CROWN %: 15.50
PAVILION ∠: 40.80
Idealscope has been reviewed and considered "Very Good" (not Ideal or H&A) by cut experts here. See my previous post.