Any Red Flags on Diamond?

[marcy]

I am considering having this diamond brought in to a jeweler to see. Do you see any issues with it? It scores 0.7 EX EX EX VG on HCA.

G 1.27 carat
VS2
6.95 x 6.98 x 4.25
Table 57
Crown Angle 34
Pavilion Angle 40.6
Depth 61.0
Crown height 14.5

Lab report link:

http://www.gia.edu/cs/Satellite?reportno=1169558836&childpagename=GIA%2FPage%2FReportCheck&pagename=GIA%2FDispatcher&c=Page&cid=1355954554547

If you open the PDF the clarity chart shows quite a few inclusions for a VS2.

Thanks!
Marcy

 

[MarionC]

Is it eye clean?

 

[marcy]

Is it eye clean?

That is a concern to me as well since there are so many inclusions on the report. I was going to have the jeweler ask that very question before I have them bring it in for me to see.

ETA - that one big needle might show and then drive me crazy because I'd always see it.

 

[AprilBaby]

A VS should be eye clean.

 

[MarionC]

Is it eye clean?

That is a concern to me as well since there are so many inclusions on the report. I was going to have the jeweler ask that very question before I have them bring it in for me to see.

ETA - that one big needle might show and then drive me crazy because I'd always see it.

that's how I am. I got a VS2 with only a little crystal & needle, but they were on the table. It was an eye-clean stone, but still that didn't work for me,
then I got another VS2 and could not even find the inclusions with a loupe.
What is your budget?
I found a beautiful ACA at Whiteflash - and others carry super-ideal as well, as you may already know.

 

[marcy]

Is it eye clean?

That is a concern to me as well since there are so many inclusions on the report. I was going to have the jeweler ask that very question before I have them bring it in for me to see.

ETA - that one big needle might show and then drive me crazy because I'd always see it.

that's how I am. I got a VS2 with only a little crystal & needle, but they were on the table. It was an eye-clean stone, but still that didn't work for me,
then I got another VS2 and could not even find the inclusions with a loupe.
What is your budget?
I found a beautiful ACA at Whiteflash - and others carry super-ideal as well, as you may already know.

That is me too. I have an EC RHR that I can see a needle in and it's the first thing my eye goes to when I wear that ring. My current ering is VS2 and I can't find the few inclusions it has with a loupe, my DH can find them but I can't.

I was looking between 10K to 15K and have been checking WF and BGD daily. The one and only reason I am giving this jeweler a shot is because I can trade in my current diamond for what I paid for it. It is a 1.03 G VS2 AGS0. If I buy online I can then trade my current diamond for a different EC diamond (and get rid of that pesky naked eye inclusion) and maybe get an oval diamond for a RHR. I know buying the diamond online will be cheaper but if I can trade in my current diamond it means less out of pocket money. WF has an ACA G VS2 1.22 for $11222 and this one at the jeweler is $14025. That is quite a bit of difference.

I just got a Tiffany scattered diamond band so naturally I decided I might want to upgrade my diamond.

 

[marcy]

A VS should be eye clean.

That is what I thought too. I actually printed out the little inclusion chart after making it about 7mm diameter. They would be very tiny inclusions at that size.

 

[marcy]

The WF ACA is 1.233 VS2 and $11229 PS wire price.

 

[MarionC]

The WF ACA is 1.233 VS2 and $11229 PS wire price.

I'm a big fan of ACA & other super ideals in terms of light performance.

 

[marcy]

The WF ACA is 1.233 VS2 and $11229 PS wire price.

I'm a big fan of ACA & other super ideals in terms of light performance.

Agreed Jimmianne. I had a 1/2 ct AGS0 which I traded for a 3/4 ct GIA EX. I was back there trading the 3/4 in a few months later. It just wasn't the same. I got the one and only AGS0 1 ct they had and now want something slightly larger. This thread made me admit out loud to myself and my husband "if I am spending this kind of money I want to get the best" so IMO that is not the GIA stone I posted here. I wrote the jeweler and told him the same thing. I am sure his response will be full of all sorts of a sales pitch to try and get me to buy from him but a girl who wants a super ideal cut diamond isn't going to be happy with anything else.

 

[geoffreysnow]

If your budget is up to 15k, have you thought about going with Wink and HP diamonds? They have a 1.26 G VS2 within budget
http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity-new&id=1180

 

[marcy]

If your budget is up to 15k, have you thought about going with Wink and HP diamonds? They have a 1.26 G VS2 within budget
http://www.highperformancediamonds.com/index.php?page=view-id-diamond-infinity-new&id=1180

Wink and HP diamonds are certainly on my list. They have beautiful diamonds.

 

[Sunstorm]

I agree, I think you should go with a different stone; get the best cut you can get and honestly I think the stone in question should have been assigned an SI1 grade. Trade-in is a good thing but perhaps you can sell your diamond, list it on PS or elsewhere and get the diamond you really love. I think that would be a better route to go or have your jeweler bring in something that meets your criteria but not this stone.

 

[marcy]

I agree, I think you should go with a different stone; get the best cut you can get and honestly I think the stone in question should have been assigned an SI1 grade. Trade-in is a good thing but perhaps you can sell your diamond, list it on PS or elsewhere and get the diamond you really love. I think that would be a better route to go or have your jeweler bring in something that meets your criteria but not this stone.

I agree the stone I posted should have Si clarity. I don't plan on ever upgrading this diamond if I get a new one so I want this one to be exactly what I want. I honestly have no complaints about my current diamond I just thought I would look in to a larger size diamond with the same quality. I just had an email from the store where I bought it from and gave him my criteria and told him he has at least a month to look for something. I can afford to trade in with them anytime. If I buy outright somewhere I should probably wait a month. I can probably sell my diamond but if I buy a diamond from somewhere else I will probably trade my current diamond in at the orginal store for a killer emerald cut diamond. Something silly like a 1.5 ct D.

 

[MarionC]

I agree, I think you should go with a different stone; get the best cut you can get and honestly I think the stone in question should have been assigned an SI1 grade. Trade-in is a good thing but perhaps you can sell your diamond, list it on PS or elsewhere and get the diamond you really love. I think that would be a better route to go or have your jeweler bring in something that meets your criteria but not this stone.

I agree the stone I posted should have Si clarity. I don't plan on ever upgrading this diamond if I get a new one so I want this one to be exactly what I want. I honestly have no complaints about my current diamond I just thought I would look in to a larger size diamond with the same quality. I just had an email from the store where I bought it from and gave him my criteria and told him he has at least a month to look for something. I can afford to trade in with them anytime. If I buy outright somewhere I should probably wait a month. I can probably sell my diamond but if I buy a diamond from somewhere else I will probably trade my current diamond in at the orginal store for a killer emerald cut diamond. Something silly like a 1.5 ct D.

It sounds as though you are going to have fun and end up with some kick-a stones
[I hope you'll post the progress for those of us now living vicariously until budgets are plumped up enough for the next round of diamond buying].

 

[marcy]

It sounds as though you are going to have fun and end up with some kick-a stones
[I hope you'll post the progress for those of us now living vicariously until budgets are plumped up enough for the next round of diamond buying].

I hope to end up with some great stones!
I will keep you posted. I guess all of us on PS take turns living vicariously through everyone else's new pieces.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

That is exciting, Marcy! Good Luck!

 

[marcy]

That is exciting, Marcy! Good Luck!

Thanks Diamondseeker. I am going to really enjoy shopping for what I want.