Advice on 0.7CT from B2C

[diamondhelpneeded85]

Hi all, can someone look at the following specs for a stone (0.7 round) from B2C Jewels and tell me if it is worth purchasing? Listed at ~$2800. HCA tool scores it at 1.9 but I am concerned about the strong blue fluoro and the surface graining (what is that??). Also attached a pic from the jeweler (I am not familiar with how to judge a stone using this kind of image), they said no ASET or IS available until I pay and the stone is sent to them from overseas..

Shape and Cutting Style, Round Brilliant
Measurements, 5.69 - 5.70 x 3.43 mm
Carat Weight, 0.70 carat
Color Grade, E
Clarity Grade, VVS2
Cut Grade, Very Good
Polish, Very Good
Symmetry, Excellent
Fluorescence, Strong Blue
Clarity Characteristics, Needle, Pinpoint, Cloud, Surface Graining
Table 61%
Depth 60.2%
Crown Angle 33 degrees
Pavilion Angle 40.6 degrees

Please also recommend anything you think would be better at my ~$3000 budget. Thank you all so much!

 

[sf1649ers80]

I think you would be better off searching for a different diamond as that one has a very large table.. Please give me your desired specifications such as color and carat size, as well as your budget for the diamond itself and ill see if i can find some better ones for you

 

[diamondhelpneeded85]

Anywhere from 0.6-1.0 carats, D-F, VVSI +. Budget is ~$3000

 

[solgen]

Any particular reason you want VVS1 and above? You could drop to VS1 or VS2 and not have any issues with eye cleanliness.

 

[diamondhelpneeded85]

Since I will be purchasing online and won't be able to see the stones in person, buying VVSI and above gives me more reassurance that it will be eye clean, I guess. I'd rather put my money into clarity than carat.

 

[sf1649ers80]

Its completely up to you but i just want to tell you that you can go down to at least a vs2 and ensure that it is eye clean.. I actually like si1 so long as you confirm its eye clean for the best value.. Also going down to a g/ h color will give you the best value. But if that is still your desired specifications on it i will search for you!

 

[diamondhelpneeded85]

Just out of curiosity, what would be the problem with a large table like the one I linked above? Thanks in advance for the info, trying to educate myself.

 

[sf1649ers80]

Here are a couple I would suggest that I like much more than the one you posted:
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-503302

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-550453

 

[diamondhelpneeded85]

Thank you all! On your advice I am now considering VS1, but color must remain F or above. Are there stones you'd recommend from either James Allen or B2C? Both those retailers have the setting I'm interested in, but Enchanted Diamonds does not.

 

[diamondhelpneeded85]

Any advice on this James Allen?

0.7 Ct

F Color

VS2 Clarity

True Hearts Ideal Cut

Depth: 61.9

Table: 54.8

Crown Angle: 34.1

Pavilion Angle: 40.7

Thank you in advance!

 

[16ocean]

yes! that looks lovely.

 

[diamondhelpneeded85]

Here is the light performance generated image for the James Allen above, can anyone help me interpret it? Thanks so much!