Diamond gets dark ring

[Myprincess22]

Does anyone know what causes this dark ring to appear in bright lighting. The dark shadow will move around see pics

 

[Matthews1127]

You may find this, and other threads on this forum, helpful....

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/dark-spot-in-center-of-princess-cut-diamonds.155886/

 

[OoohShiny]

It could be reflecting your top if you are wearing black. Does the colour change if you change the colour of your top?

It could also be obstruction. If you can get an ASETscope image of it, it will help analysis.

 

[Myprincess22]

Not wearing black. No it does not change color.

 

[OoohShiny]

Is it one very strong light?

Does it do the same in direct sunlight?

 

[Myprincess22]

Yes it does the same thing in sunlight but it’s not as noticeable because the entire diamond turns grey but you can still see the dark ring. In most other lighting you can’t see it no ring or any darkness. This ring sparkles like crazy in most lighting. At certain angle it creates that ring but when you move the diamond around the dark spots move around like shadows.

 

[Karl_K]

Do you have an ASET image?

 

[Myprincess22]

No but I do have a hand held scope. I understand that doesn’t help you much. Do you think it’s light leakage?

 

[Myprincess22]

Do you have an ASET image?

No I don’t have an image to post but I do have a handheld scope. I know that’s not going to help you. Do you think it is light leakage?

 

[Karl_K]

No I don’t have an image to post but I do have a handheld scope. I know that’s not going to help you. Do you think it is light leakage?

What does that area look like under the scope?
Is it blue?
Do you have a return period?

 

[Myprincess22]

What does that area look like under the scope?
Is it blue?
Do you have a return period?

It does have some blue. It has two blue dots top, bottom and each side. Yes I do I have return period. Should I ask to exchange the ring? I am no expert but I think it has some light leakage. This ring sparkles like crazy but some lighting has lower performance than I expected. Overall I would be happy with it if it didn’t have the dark ring in some lighting.

 

[Matthews1127]

It does have some blue. It has two blue dots top, bottom and each side. Yes I do I have return period. Should I ask to exchange the ring? I am no expert but I think it has some light leakage. This ring sparkles like crazy but some lighting has lower performance than I expected. Overall I would be happy with it if it didn’t have the dark ring in some lighting.

If you’re not fully satisfied, your heart doesn’t ALWAYS skip a beat, no matter where you are, and you are questioning anything about it, by all means, consider returning it, and exchanging it for something that catches your breath....EVERYWHERE.
That darkness will not go away with time, and you will not grow to love it.
My $0.10 worth.
If my EC ever disappointed....ever, DH & I would be having a serious conversation.
It’s not pettiness, or selfishness.....this is the one ring you are supposed to expect to wear for eternity. You should love it....every day. All of the time. In all lighting environments.

 

[Myprincess22]

If you’re not fully satisfied, your heart doesn’t ALWAYS skip a beat, no matter where you are, and you are questioning anything about it, by all means, consider returning it, and exchanging it for something that catches your breath....EVERYWHERE.
That darkness will not go away with time, and you will not grow to love it.
My $0.10 worth.
If my EC ever disappointed....ever, DH & I would be having a serious conversation.
It’s not pettiness, or selfishness.....this is the one ring you are supposed to expect to wear for eternity. You should love it....every day. All of the time. In all lighting environments.

I love what you wrote! You are absolutely right I will never grow to love it. I am going to ask to exchange it for something else. I agree with everything you said.

 

[Matthews1127]

I love what you wrote! You are absolutely right I will never grow to love it. I am going to ask to exchange it for something else. I agree with everything you said.

If you need help searching, please let us know.
There are so many knowledgeable contributors, here, and so many trusted vendors!
Good luck with your search!!

 

[Myprincess22]

Do you have an ASET image?

I have a link to video of the diamond if that would help

 

[Karl_K]

I have a link to video of the diamond if that would help

might or might not help but figuring out why isn't going to help you like it?

 

[Myprincess22]

might or might not help but figuring out why isn't going to help you like it?

this is true.

 

[tyty333]

this is true.

Can you post the link. Sometimes we can see the leakage in up close videos.

 

[Myprincess22]

Can you post the link. Sometimes we can see the leakage in up close videos.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.04-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6245699

 

[tyty333]

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.04-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6245699

Interesting...I would have thought this stone would have been fine. I see facets going dark but I would have assumed it would make for "good
contrast". I would think it might show up when you take it down to the 1x view but even at that view it doesnt really rasie any red flags for me.

Good thing is that you are still within the return period and you can find a stone that does make you happy. You can request up to 3 asets from
JA but I dont think they can get them for all stones (may be dependent on location of stone).

 

[OcnGypZ]

With Princess stones - you really need an ASET before purchase.

 

[Karl_K]

Interesting...I would have thought this stone would have been fine. I see facets going dark but I would have assumed it would make for "good
contrast". I would think it might show up when you take it down to the 1x view but even at that view it doesnt really rasie any red flags for me.

Good thing is that you are still within the return period and you can find a stone that does make you happy. You can request up to 3 asets from
JA but I dont think they can get them for all stones (may be dependent on location of stone).

I agree, I would not have expected it to that extent based on the video but the OP said it was fine in some lighting.
Proves the point why a return policy is so important.

 

[Myprincess22]

I am going to look at two stones next week to compare. I will post the two stones on a new thread and I hope y’all can help guide me in the right direction.

 

[Matthews1127]

I am going to look at two stones next week to compare. I will post the two stones on a new thread and I hope y’all can help guide me in the right direction.

If any potential stones move you, place them on hold, immediately.
We can help you evaluate them!!