Diamond Advice - Round Brilliant - GIA 0.6ct F-SI2

[wizardman123]

Hi guys!

Looking to help a friend out and found the below diamond from James Allen:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-dia...-f-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-581135

Click the link to see the GIA report and details.

It rates a 1.9 on the HCA tool (Excellent, Very Good, Very Good, Very Good).

Can you let me know your thoughts and if this diamond is a winner?

Thanks!

 

[sherryberrybear]

I'm certainly no expert (we just bought our first diamond!), but initially did a search for a similarly sized stone. This is the one that we were considering at the time:

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3607511.htm

It's a 0.60 H/VS2 ACA from WhiteFlash. Personally, I found that I couldn't see any more warmth in an H than an F unless they were right next to each other. However, I found I could usually see SI2 inclusions when about 2-3 inches away from the stone (I'm very near sighted so can focus easily at very short distances) and they always bothered me. So for me, I would rather drop the color grade and increase the clarity a bit. Not sure if this stone fits in your friend's budget - it's about $2400.

I really can't comment on the JA stone that you picked out besides to say that it doesn't really "dazzle" me in the 360 degree viewer.

Happy shopping!

 

[tyty333]

Did you request and idealscope image? Looks like its going to have some leakage under the table but hard to tell how bad.
What was the price?

 

[wizardman123]

Did you request and idealscope image? Looks like its going to have some leakage under the table but hard to tell how bad.
What was the price?

I can request the idealscopes. Price is around $ 1,625.00. I will post as soon as I have them.

Thanks!