Can someone please help me decipher this idealscope image?=)

[Nz310]

I am shopping for a diamond online and in my efforts to be thorough, I’ve requested idealscope images but even after trying to learn about how to read them, I am struggling.
The certificate and idealscope image is attached. Please tell me what you think.
HCA is 0.6
Thank you very much!

 

[rockysalamander]

We can't do any better. That is a Hearts and Arrows image. That image allows you to look at the symmetry of the cutting. In that, this looks nice. All the hearts are similar in size and shape. No deep clefts in the hearts. The pigeon toes are pretty even.

But, the angles do need a IS to review. The stone may suffer from obstruction when viewed closely (i.e., as your face gets closer, the diamond will get black or grey out).

Have a look a this image that Garry H made to show this.
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...hca-holloway-cut-advisor.240661/#post-4337343

If you can get an idealscope images, we are happy to help.

 

[Nz310]

We can't do any better. That is a Hearts and Arrows image. That image allows you to look at the symmetry of the cutting. In that, this looks nice. All the hearts are similar in size and shape. No deep clefts in the hearts. The pigeon toes are pretty even.

But, the angles do need a IS to review. The stone may suffer from obstruction when viewed closely (i.e., as your face gets closer, the diamond will get black or grey out).

Have a look a this image that Garry H made to show this.
https://www.pricescope.com/communit...hca-holloway-cut-advisor.240661/#post-4337343

If you can get an idealscope images, we are happy to help.

Oh wow thank you. I did not realize that it wasn’t an idealscope image. They say they can’t provide me with one. So I’ll have to pass on this unfortunately.

 

[rockysalamander]

If you are open to buying online, you can post your wants and budget and we can suggest a few.

 

[Nz310]

that would be wonderful!
budget is $26,000 for diamond only.
1.8 + carat range. I really like the look of a 7.8 or so mm stone.
would like to stay in the D-E-F range but open to G also
must be eye clean (so VS1?)
no fluorescence
I really just want to make a good decision and get a beautiful, sparkling stone.

thank you!

 

[rockysalamander]

that would be wonderful!
budget is $26,000 for diamond only.
1.8 + carat range. I really like the look of a 7.8 or so mm stone.
would like to stay in the D-E-F range but open to G also
must be eye clean (so VS1?)
no fluorescence
I really just want to make a good decision and get a beautiful, sparkling stone.

thank you!

Tell me why no flour?

We can get eyeclean to 10" down to SI1 (sometimes SI2). So, let's see what we can find.

 

[flyingpig]

Although the IS image may reveal more about light leakage, the diamond is still well cut. Based on the H&A images, the diamond should not have detrimental light leakage, painting/digging and obstruction issues.
I personally would buy it if high clarity and high color are priority and the vendor is reputable with unconditional 30 day return policy.

 

[Nz310]

as far as fluorescence, I have no good reason. its just a personal preference. my wedding band has some diamonds that are fluorescent and it bothered me a bit when I first saw them glowing.

 

[rockysalamander]

Great budget. You can easily find a super ideal.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3784278.htm*** (tiny budget stretch, if you like this hold right away. This will get snapped up very very quickly)

hhttps://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3905126.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3905126.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3986365.htm

 

[Lykame]

Great budget. You can easily find a super ideal.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3784278.htm*** (tiny budget stretch, if you like this hold right away. This will get snapped up very very quickly)

hhttps://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3905126.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3905126.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3986365.htm

@rockysalamander that first one is already not available you only posted that like ten minutes ago?!

 

[rockysalamander]

@rockysalamander that first one is already not available you only posted that like ten minutes ago?!

Bummer. But, I'm sure it was coincidence with my posting. There are several awesome ones among the others!

Ran out of time, but also look at briangavin and highperformancediamons.

 

[Nz310]

Great budget. You can easily find a super ideal.
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3784278.htm*** (tiny budget stretch, if you like this hold right away. This will get snapped up very very quickly)

hhttps://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3905126.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3905126.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3986365.htm

I looked at the links you posted (first was available still, I just searched for it’s number on the site and found it. I really don’t want to go beyond VS1 after seeing the inclusions on these but the aset images seem beautiful and perfect! Thank you for taking the time to look.
Do you think this diamond is worth the price?

It is a 1.884 ct round F VS1
1.3 HCA
It is AGS certified? Is that a disadvantage?

 

[Nz310]

Edited to add this diamond is $27,000

Is it worth the price?

 

[Lykame]

Edited to add this diamond is $27,000

Is it worth the price?

I know where this diamonds is from. It's like my dream diamond. Firstly, put it on hold.

Secondly, with that company you can be reassured that the ASET will be beautiful but I personally cannot read ASETs so I daren't comment.

For me, that is like my ideal dream diamond. If I could afford this diamond it would be worth it to me. But only you can really decide that - once you've found a diamond that meets your criteria you then have to decide if you have any way to compromise to try and save money.

What's the most important to you? How colour sensitive are you? Although sometimes there are dodgy VS2s if you put VS1s and VS2s next to each other visually you won't tell the difference. If you find a good SI1, then same.

Most people cannot tell the difference between F and G (it drives me batty that I can). A lot also struggle to see colour up to H or sometimes even I. In a super ideal face up colour difference can be very difficult to see.

Personally if you get that diamond I will be the most envious person alive.

Also in this case there's no issue with this diamond having an AGS report.

 

[Lykame]

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3905126.htm

Just as an example,
G, VS2, 1.922
$24,704

Most people wouldn't be able to visually tell the difference, and you can ask them to pull the diamond, ensure it's eye clean as per your requirements and that the crystals cause no issues.

Just as an example of what you can get that saves you a bit but visually is likely to be only fractionally different - if that!

 

[Lykame]

If you let us know what you want and where your compromises are, perhaps we can find you a selection further than my example above.

ETA: Oh yes sorry I have just seen your post above with your wishes.

How eye clean do you want?

 

[Lykame]

As an aside, from everything that I have read on here, with Whiteflash you can get them to pull a few choices, photo them side by side, they will show them around their colleagues and ask opinions on which is the most... Eye catching or eye clean etc... They will look after you well and they will be very honest about inclusions etc.

Also then remember that once a diamond is set colour can be even more difficult to see. Are your basing your decisions on having seen various diamonds in person?

 

[Lykame]

GOG are pretty decent. I can't see the inclusion plot for this one but you could enquire about it.

https://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond...lliant-EX-GIA-F-SI1-diamond-stock-14798-cert-

It's part of their premium selects. It's $19,542 bank wire.

Well under budget in fact. You would have to enquire but it is in their store I'm sure they could video it for you etc, talk you through the inclusions, talk about light performance etc.