does this inclusion ruin this diamond?

[Jdh]

Advice needed. This diamond has what I think is strong internal graining. It only appears visible from the side and table down positions online. Its GIA grading 1.01cr, J, VS1, Ex Cut, Ex Symm, Ex polish, strong blue fluorescence. The GIA cert comments does say internal graining not shown!

The price is excellent but do you think this inclusion ruins it? In the video the graining is invisible in table up position.

 

[Sunstorm]

In my opinion, no, unless it bothers you. Diamonds have graining, that is a fact. This is not visible from the table so it would not affect visible clarity but if it bothers you personally than look at other diamonds with less graining. I would personally not reject a diamond because of transparent graining.

 

[Jdh]

Thanks for your opinion, much appreciated. Also with this diamond the producer gives an extra grading saying it has light brown tinge. I don't understand this since GIA have already graded it as J

 

[ariel144]

Diamonds have different "tints"or hues...yellow, brown, green, pink, gray, etc. Personally I prefer the pink and brown tints. I can see the brown tint in this J color in the pics you posted. Yellow tint is the most common. if you look at a lot of diamonds on James Allen you can see the hints in appearance of tint in some H, I, J, K's etc.

Somewhere there is a thread on PS asking the question would you prefer all grading reports to include the color of tint in the stone?
Sometimes they do as in the stone you posted. A well cut J will face up very white though. To me I would prefer a J with strong blue fl. and brown tint. It will have lots of personality...the blue fl. will make the stone have blue hues in certain lighting. Sounds gorgeous to me if the cut is really excellent. Hope this helps.

What are the specs? depth/table? diameter?

 

[Sunstorm]

Well, you may get a good price on a J with brown tint because the brown tint will often be more visible and obvious than a yellow tint and because many customers will not like a brown tint. IMHO it varies from stone to stone but a light brown tint can be delightful and often even appear pinkish. Quite warm. It really depends on your taste. If you like the brown tint, you may want to emphasize it by setting the stone in rose gold. It could be very pretty.

 

[Jdh]

Guys thanks for all your comments. I hope to get a platinum ring so I hope its not going to be too brown, its graded as very good for hearts and arrows for what its worth (considering GIA don't even bother stating hearts and arrows in their cut grading)

specs are as follows

Depth 62.6 %
Table 55 %
Crown Angle 36.0°
Crown Height 16.5%
Pavilion Angle 40.6°
Pavilion Depth 42.5%
Star Length 50%
Lower Half 80%
Girdle Medium, Faceted, 3.5%
Culet None

 

[luvdajules]

Hi OP, if i calculated your stone's hca well, it's 1.8 (under 2 is good for further consideration). Based on the numbers and how you describe the body tint, it could be a a real beauty and special selection, very fiery (small table and high crown). Many people prefer the brown body tint over yellow as brown reads differently when viewed, but it all depends on "how much is too much". If you can view it during an inspection period and take to an appraiser, that's what I'd do. Go to an appraiser that can provide reflector imaging, ASET and IS. Are there any other inclusions like clouds or twinning wisps? If so, make sure to ask if they affect brilliance, transparency or fluoro negatively affects beauty. Good luck, it sounds like you found a very unique and special diamond