Advice needed for 1.82ct D SI1 round diamond

[bimo]

Hi everyone, could you please help me evaluate this diamond?
I just found out the HCA score is 5.3

https://www.brilliantearth.com/loose-diamonds/view_detail/12424294/

TIA

 

[Diamond_Enthusiast]

This stone is not well cut. Pavilion angle of 41.6% is too steep and depth of 62.8% is too deep and will small for its carat weight. HCA score (rejection tool to help filter out stones that aren't likely to perform) of 5.3 also confirms it is not well cut. You want score < 2.

Here is a page with PS recommended proportions for modern round brilliant:

Diamond Proportions

The physics of light-behavior within a diamond are reliably consistent, which means proportions measurements can be useful.

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[tyty333]

Ditto @Diamond_Enthusiast ...pass on this stone. Just not cut well. You can look at the picture (well, most PSers can) and tell that
its not well-cut. Stick around PS and learn about well-cut stones before you spend your hard-earned money. The cut (as in crown,
pavilion, table, depth, H&A to name a few) really is the most important C in the 4Cs. If the stone is not cut well light leaks out the
bottom of the stone instead of reflecting light back out the top to your eyes.

You can start here

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If you want recommendations we can do that too if you give us your budget and wishes (specs).

Happy hunting!

 

[DejaWiz]

Keep an eye on the PS search engine:

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[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

You already have my opinion in the HCA results

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I was just thinking the same thing. A 5 on the HCA is automatic rejection. Try for under 2 and you could reasonably ask opinions for up to 2.5.

I want excellent on light return, fire, and scintillation and very good on spread.

 

[bimo]

Ditto @Diamond_Enthusiast ...pass on this stone. Just not cut well. You can look at the picture (well, most PSers can) and tell that
its not well-cut. Stick around PS and learn about well-cut stones before you spend your hard-earned money. The cut (as in crown,
pavilion, table, depth, H&A to name a few) really is the most important C in the 4Cs. If the stone is not cut well light leaks out the
bottom of the stone instead of reflecting light back out the top to your eyes.

You can start here

Diamond Cut: Everything You Need To Know

What's the right diamond grade for your budget? Read our extensive guide to diamond cut and how it can impact your diamond's sparkle.

www.pricescope.com

If you want recommendations we can do that too if you give us your budget and wishes (specs).

Happy hunting!

Thanks everyone for their input. I would love to get some recommendations!

Here's what I'm looking for:
-Round diamond
-1.8ct to 2ct
-min. I color
-eye clean
-budget: $20k

Would this be a good stone?

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.85-carat-i-color-vvs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-13274233

 

[MamaBear]

This should get you started. Whiteflash is a fantastic company to work with. These are top performers, so no need to go check the HCA on them. Good luck!

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[tyty333]

It looks tons better but you need to post the AGS report.

I agree with @MamaBear . You can get a Super Ideal in your budget/Specs. These stones are AGS000 H&As.

Diamond | 1.901 ct I VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4419925

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.901 carat I color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4419925

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Diamond | 1.848 ct H SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4443703

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 1.848 carat H color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4443703

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In a compare

Diamond comparison | Compare Diamonds to choose and buy the best one

Whiteflash gives you an excellent opportunity to compare diamonds to make a great deal. With diamond’s parameters provided, you can compare any detail.

www.whiteflash.com

 

[bimo]

Thanks everyone for their input. I would love to get some recommendations!

Here's what I'm looking for:
-Round diamond
-1.8ct to 2ct
-min. I color
-eye clean
-budget: $20k

Would this be a good stone?

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.85-carat-i-color-vvs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-13274233

 

[musicloveranthony]

I don't love this one. There are some asymmetries you'll notice compared to a super-ideal cut. I'm not always a super-ideal or nothing person, but this one isn't as good as I'd want an imperfect stone to be

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

I don't love this one. There are some asymmetries you'll notice compared to a super-ideal cut. I'm not always a super-ideal or nothing person, but this one isn't as good as I'd want an imperfect stone to be

would you bet that you could see that with your naked eye?
I bet I could not.
But it is on my slightly deep borderline.
HCA 2.1

 

[musicloveranthony]

would you bet that you could see that with your naked eye?
I bet I could not.
But it is on my slightly deep borderline.
HCA 2.1

I've got pretty nutty eyes. A jeweler recently had to put my ring under a microscope to see the -slightly- askew mounting on a ring (from a different jeweler) that I'd come in to remedy. Ultimately they told me 9/10 jewelers would send out work that looks the same, so I decided to just save my money.

 

[Diamond_Enthusiast]

BGD currently has a sale (9% off with code "BLKWEEK212" for diamond + setting until 11/23 11:59 PM CST) you can preorder a 1.85ct H SI and even include a ring setting and still be within budget! They may have other offers later on Black Friday/Cyber Monday too.

Here is that listing (videos and pictures in this particular listing is a sample, this is a listing to preorder a diamond to be cut by BGD):

1.85 H SI1 Brian Gavin Preorder Round

Buy diamonds online - AGS graded 1.850 carat H SI1 Round super ideal cut Brian Gavin Preorder Diamond. Lifetime Upgrade Policy!

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They also have a larger H SI2 and although BGD states it is eye clean, you can obviously see the inclusions in the high magnification videos, so not sure if it will be mind clean for you:

1.905 H SI2 Signature Round

Buy diamonds online - AGS graded 1.905 carat H SI2 Round super ideal cut Brian Gavin Hearts & Arrows Diamond. Lifetime Upgrade Policy!

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