Cowboys4Life|1391111550|3604330 said:It does look a little peppery.. But if it is eye clean and has an AGS score under 2, I don't see it being a problem..
If it does bother you; you could always go down in color, say to a F, G or H, and upgrade the clarity to a VS2 or SI1 to keep the budget in about the same price?
treasurehunter|1391123722|3604493 said:The first stone is not eye clean no way , eye clean if your an 80 year old lady perhaps.
You get what you pay for and most SI2 won't be eye clean especially if it has one large crystal in the table the angle of the photo or something must be off there , the best bet would be to lots of little inclusions the crown of the stone or twinning wisps
Daneish|1391112066|3604339 said:
treasurehunter|1391124836|3604514 said:With all those black things how can it be eye clean ? Not in all lighting conditions surely.
Daneish|1391125186|3604527 said:Thank you both for your opinion I really appreciate getting as much info as possible.
What do you think about this diamond in terms of overall value? It is the peppery one from the original post.
http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_round_excellent_cut_d_si2#p=2706943
Daneish|1391125186|3604527 said:Thank you both for your opinion I really appreciate getting as much info as possible.
What do you think about this diamond in terms of overall value? It is the peppery one from the original post.
http://www.zoara.com/diamonds/p_round_excellent_cut_d_si2#p=2706943
Gypsy|1391191662|3605156 said:Again, need more information. What are the grade setting inclusions. And are there feathers that break the surface?
treasurehunter|1391208571|3605357 said:That black nasty thing in the table is cause for concern.
TC1987|1391128604|3604592 said:Daneish|1391112066|3604339 said:
It has allover haze. "Clarity grade based on clouds not shown" in on the GIA report and that's why it doesn't look as clear as the first diamond. (eta We're not seeing the crystal, but the stone is graded SI2, and the pic looks hazy, so I deduced from all of that: We're seeing the "clouds not shown," and those clouds are throughout the diamond or at least the table region.)
treasurehunter said:That black nasty thing in the table is cause for concern.
Laila619|1391208926|3605358 said:treasurehunter|1391208571|3605357 said:That black nasty thing in the table is cause for concern.
Why? From everything I've read, crystals are one of the safest inclusions to have. Twinning wisps, feathers, clouds, cavities, etc. are all worse.
treasurehunter|1391332452|3606312 said:Worrying about feathers and twinning wisps affect on the durability of a stone in SI2 is a little paranoid.
Richard SherwoodAfter surviving the cutting process, it is unlikely that a feather will worsen after years of normal wear. Feathers caused by impact are generally different from typical feather inclusions.
For example, if a feather is located on a cleavage plane, then the feather can extend as a result of impact, but this is rarely seen in fully faceted diamonds. If the diamond is going to split as a result of cleavage, it will split during the cutting process. Considering the harsh nature of diamond cutting, is unlikely that a fully faceted diamond will have durability issues from cleavage during normal wear. Cleavage is an uncommon clarity characteristic.
Conclusionwww.sarasotagemlab.com
I know there has been a lot of discussion among Pricescope consumers regarding feathers and their effect on durability. I've seen some posters say "Why take a chance, just eliminate any stone with feathers when considering possibilities.” As a gemologist, this makes me cringe, as I know a feather is a typical diamond inclusion, of no threat unless it approaches the I2 category, and maybe not even then. It is only the I2 category (determined by feathers) that I begin to think of the feather as being a threat to the durability of the diamond. And indeed, this is one of the characteristics of the I2 category (established by GIA), where they tell the grader to consider possible durability issues.
Generally, feathers do not pose a durability risk during normal wear, but each stone must be judged individually. Multiple or precariously placed feathers may cause a risk, as mentioned in the expert responses above, but if a diamond has survived mining and faceting, then it is unlikely that a feather will worsen with wear. Regardless of feathers, diamonds can chip and certain shapes and proportions can create durability issues, so it is wise to wear your jewelry with care, and insure valuable pieces.
treasurehunter|1391340634|3606334 said:Generally, feathers do not pose a durability risk during normal wear, but each stone must be judged individually. Multiple or precariously placed feathers may cause a risk, as mentioned in the expert responses above, but if a diamond has survived mining and faceting, then it is unlikely that a feather will worsen with wear. Regardless of feathers, diamonds can chip and certain shapes and proportions can create durability issues, so it is wise to wear your jewelry with care, and insure valuable pieces.
Gypsy|1391337490|3606330 said:That is why we always suggest buying from reputable vendors that have the stones in house, or who can get the stones in house, with training gemologists on staff to evaluate stones before you buy them. So that you can ask if any of the inclusions are cause for concern.
The only time I would be concerned about a feather would be when it is of considerable size and reaches the edge of the girdle
If the feather reaches the girdle, then:
I would be more worried about a straight feather than a curvy feather, because the straight feather is most likely following a cleavage plane. I would also be more concerned if the straight feather (sometimes plotted as a “needle”) showed iridescence, because that would show the parting is wide enough to let in a little air. Feathers reaching deeply into the stone are more of a concern than shallow feathers. If the feather reaches deeply and breaks two surfaces of the stone I’d prefer to see it in an earring or necklace rather than a ring. If there are TWO feathers breaking the girdle that meet in the interior of the stone, and especially if they both break the surface, I would be concerned. When there are TWO feathers breaking the girdle that meet in the interior of the stone, and if they both break the surface, a blow in the right place could potential cut out a wedge from the diamond like a piece out of a pie.