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Any comments on this diamond? It's for an engagement ring.

This stone is a bit leaky. I found a couple of other options you can take a look at.

SOLD ITEM 3.57 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | GIA CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1058974 | The Art Of Jewels

3.57 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | GIA CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1058974
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com

SOLD ITEM 1.04 CARAT Oval | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | SI1 CLARITY | Very Good CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1058536 | The Art Of Jewels

1.04 CARAT Oval | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | SI1 CLARITY | Very Good CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1058536
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com
 
What does it mean by leaky? Pls. excuse me for the lack of knowledge.
 
BasicGuy said:
What does it mean by leaky? Pls. excuse me for the lack of knowledge.
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It's leaking some light under the table, not fully returning light back to the eye, so it won't be as sparkly as other diamonds.
 
If you like a stone and are still thinking about it, be sure to put it on hold. Check this one out:

SOLD ITEM 0.9 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | D COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 2014 | The Art Of Jewels

0.9 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | D COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 2014
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com

I would look at stones with close to these parameters.

depth 60-62.4%
table 54-58%
crown angle 34-35 degrees (can go up to 35.5 or 36 if paired with 40.6 pavilion)
pavilion angle 40.6-40.9 degrees

Generally, a shallower crown angle will pair better with a steeper pavilion angle and vice versa.

You also get 3 free uses of the HCA.

Holloway Cut Advisor | HCA Tool

The HCA Tool uses data from a round brilliant diamond to produce a score that can help you make an estimate regarding the cut quality. Use it here.
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Here are some VVS options.

SOLD ITEM 4.58 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | F COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1053775 | The Art Of Jewels

4.58 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | F COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1053775
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com

SOLD ITEM 1.26 CARAT Pear | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1088958 | The Art Of Jewels

1.26 CARAT Pear | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1088958
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com

SOLD ITEM 0.87 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | D COLOR | VVS2 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1053767 | The Art Of Jewels

0.87 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | D COLOR | VVS2 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1053767
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com
 
Hello and welcome to PriceScope, BasicGuy!
You should consider including VS1-VS2 and SI1 in your search...most LGDs have pretty forgiving inclusions, so finding a slightly lower clarity grade where the inclusions won't be seen without magnification is quite easy, so they will appear just as clean as any IF-VVS2 diamond:

SOLD ITEM 1.25 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS2 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1177826 | The Art Of Jewels

1.25 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS2 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1177826
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com

SOLD ITEM 1.31 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | SI1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1160787 | The Art Of Jewels

1.31 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | SI1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1160787
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com

SOLD ITEM 1.36 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | SI1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1213753 | The Art Of Jewels

1.36 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | SI1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1213753
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com
 
Kim N said:
Here are some VVS options.

SOLD ITEM 4.58 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | F COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1053775 | The Art Of Jewels

4.58 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | F COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1053775
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com

SOLD ITEM 1.26 CARAT Pear | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1088958 | The Art Of Jewels

1.26 CARAT Pear | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1088958
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com

SOLD ITEM 0.87 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | D COLOR | VVS2 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1053767 | The Art Of Jewels

0.87 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | D COLOR | VVS2 CLARITY | super cut CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1053767
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com
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Thank you for the recommendation currently looking into this.
 
DejaWiz said:
Hello and welcome to PriceScope, BasicGuy!
You should consider including VS1-VS2 and SI1 in your search...most LGDs have pretty forgiving inclusions, so finding a slightly lower clarity grade where the inclusions won't be seen without magnification is quite easy, so they will appear just as clean as any IF-VVS2 diamond:

SOLD ITEM 1.25 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS2 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1177826 | The Art Of Jewels

1.25 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | VS2 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1177826
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com

SOLD ITEM 1.31 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | SI1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1160787 | The Art Of Jewels

1.31 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | SI1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1160787
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com

SOLD ITEM 1.36 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | SI1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1213753 | The Art Of Jewels

1.36 CARAT Round | LAB-GROWN DIAMOND | E COLOR | SI1 CLARITY | Excellent CUT | IGI CERTIFIED | STOCK ID: 1213753
theartofjewels.com theartofjewels.com
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Thank you for this suggestions i'll check out the VS2 you sent me. But most likely my least would be a VS1 I would say.
 
BasicGuy said:
Oh that looks amazing! Will look into your recommendations too. thanks!
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You're very welcome. Feel free to ask any questions if you need clarification or advice on anything.
 
Yes, you do not want to pay the premium that the VVS clarity will cost. Eye clean is all you need. You can accomplish that easily with a VS2 or SI1 if you search and then you can buy a larger diamond. VVS is over kill on clarity and has nothing to do with how well a diamond performs to the naked eye. CUT IS KING and not color or clarity.
 
Kim N said:
It's leaking some light under the table, not fully returning light back to the eye, so it won't be as sparkly as other diamonds.
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Kim, How can you tell that from the video? Are you looking at the numbers? The numbers that are good for 1c stones are different than for larger stones. Did you do an HCA on that stone?
 
ariel144 said:
Kim, How can you tell that from the video? Are you looking at the numbers? The numbers that are good for 1c stones are different than for larger stones. Did you do an HCA on that stone?
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Suspect areas (between the arrows) circled below. It will always be hard to tell from the format of these kind of pictures/rotational views, but it's a chance that doesn't need to be taken since there are plenty of alternatives in the price realm to pick from.

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The 1.13 you picked scored a 1 on the HCA and is in the parameters of an Excellent GIA cut grade and an Ideal AGS cut grade. This site seems to have good prices on their stones. Also the IGI cut grade is "Ideal". This could be a very nice diamond and larger than the other one you picked.Screen Shot 2022-06-10 at 7.06.24 PM.png
 
ariel144 said:
The 1.13 you picked scored a 1 on the HCA and is in the parameters of an Excellent GIA cut grade and an Ideal AGS cut grade. This site seems to have good prices on their stones. Also the IGI cut grade is "Ideal". This could be a very nice diamond and larger than the other one you picked.Screen Shot 2022-06-10 at 7.06.24 PM.png
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The 1.13 appears to have blue nuance, unfortunately.
Now that I look at it again, the 1.36 that I posted may have it, as well.
 
DejaWiz said:
The 1.13 appears to have blue nuance, unfortunately.
Now that I look at it again, the 1.36 that I posted may have it, as well.
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TAoJ's photography makes it so difficult IMO. I thought that the color here leaned not-blue overall.

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DejaWiz said:
Suspect areas (between the arrows) circled below. It will always be hard to tell from the format of these kind of pictures/rotational views, but it's a chance that doesn't need to be taken since there are plenty of alternatives in the price realm to pick from.

Screenshot_20220610-180026.png
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I agree!
 
Kim N said:
TAoJ's photography makes it so difficult IMO. I thought that the color here leaned not-blue overall.

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When I first saw it face up I thought maybe, but from the side I wasn't seeing the blue so I think IRL it won't have any blue tint.
 
I kindly and humbly disagree...I can see the slight grayish-blue tint at the edges of the girdle.
 
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