ASET images - what do you all think?

[snow12]

I need some help with reading the ASET images of this diamond. I was told that the diamond was eye clean and has nice light performance but that it is unattractive because of the K color light performance is yellow and the outline of the diamond is visually non-symmetrical.

I'm not sure what they mean by "the outline of the diamond is visually non-symmetrical". and also, I like the diamond because of the K color - but what does the gemologist mean by "K color light performance is yellow"?

The diamond stats are:
Shape: Emerald
Carat weight: 1.12
Cut: Premium
Color: K
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 70.8%
Table: 67.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Girdle: Thick to very thick
Culet:
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.21*4.91*3.47
Ratio: 1.47

 

[diamondseeker2006]

If a diamond vendor tells me a stone is unattractive because of color and an unsymmetrical outline, then I probably won't worry about the ASET! Many vendors outside of PS will tell you only the positives because they want to sell you a stone! It is good to hear one telling the negatives! The lack of symmetry would bother me and I think it looks a little more elongated than I would want in an EC. I am not sure who your vendor is, but I'd ask them to choose some better prospects since they don't think this is a good one.

 

[Rockdiamond]

I agree with DS- why even consider a stones that's been declared a problem by the seller.

Again though I question the type of advice you're getting.
K color light performance?? If one loves a K, and it's "performing" like a K, what's wrong with that?

Second is the comment about symmetrical outline....as has been mentioned before, one can not accurately assess a diamond based solely on photos.
BUT- something like a non symmetrical outline might be apparent in those aset photos. It's possible this guy was simply not holding the diamond straight when they made that judgement......

Like DS, I like that they're being critical on your behalf- but hopefully they know what they're talking about

 

[diamondseeker2006]

So true, RD!

Is this WhiteFlash, snow? I think they'd be reliable in their advice.

 

[snow12]

Its a stone from james allen... i wasn't sure if i was allowed to mention that or not.. i like the elongated shape and love that its a K - jut wasnt sure what the comment meant. Also, I received the comments in the email with the ASET images.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I guess you'll have to call and ask them what they meant about the color. Or I suppose you can order it to look at and then return it if it is not what you want.

 

[snow12]

I agree with DS- why even consider a stones that's been declared a problem by the seller.

Again though I question the type of advice you're getting.
K color light performance?? If one loves a K, and it's "performing" like a K, what's wrong with that?

Second is the comment about symmetrical outline....as has been mentioned before, one can not accurately assess a diamond based solely on photos.
BUT- something like a non symmetrical outline might be apparent in those aset photos. It's possible this guy was simply not holding the diamond straight when they made that judgement......

Like DS, I like that they're being critical on your behalf- but hopefully they know what they're talking about

I still want to consider this stone and am not bothered by the comment about the diamond performing like a k, since i love lower color emerald cuts! but would you mind explaining more on the nonsymmetical outline of the stone? I'm not even sure what this is referring to. I'm so lost by this comment!

 

[Rockdiamond]

Sure Snow! If one is holding a diamond in a tweezer- as you would when examining it - it's possible to misjudge the outline of the stone if it's not perfectly straight in the tweezer.
If an emerald cut's outline was not symmetrical then the opposing sides would not be parallel- and this would be visible in aset photos most likely.

 

[snow12]

Rockdiamond - do the diamond in the photo not look symmetrical to you? I can't tell! and thank you for defining that for me!

 

[Rockdiamond]

Hi Snow,
could I ask you to please call me David?
Thanks!!

I don't notice anything in the photos- which is not conclusive- there could be a problem- but if so maybe the seller can assist you in seeing where it is using aset or photos.

 

[snow12]

No problem David! Lets see if I can remember that in the future! I appreciate all of your help! I will contact the vendor and see what I can find out

 

[snow12]

I have another diamond I need help on! This is the ASET from a different diamond. It is from JA and they gemologist says it is very nice, a lot nicer than the above diamond and eye clean.

Shape: Emerald
Carat weight: 1.01
Cut: Ideal
Color: K
Clarity: VS2
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 66.8%
Table: 52.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Good
Girdle: Thin to very thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 7.19*4.75*3.17
Ratio: 1.51