Experts please advise

[BusManCan]

I am very close to purchasing the following round brilliant:
GIA Cert - 1.86IVS2VGVGN 60.8D 58T 7.95-8.03
Sarin - 1.866IVS2VGExN 60.8D 59.4T 32.5Cr< 41.7Pav< 7.97-8.02

My GG in Chicago tells me it''s a "bright, beautiful" stone, and he recommends it for me. He says that although the inclusions are inside the table, they are difficult to see even with a hand loupe. I have been working with him for several weeks, and trust him with the purchase. My budget, and his quoted price, is $10k.

Unfortunately, the stone''s HCA results (5) are disappointing. Should this be a dealbreaker? Any insights would be much appreciated.

Thanks

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Ask your adviser to give it an ideal-scope examination.
It is possible he is from the 'older educated school' and not up to date.

 

[aljdewey]

I'd pass on this stone.....not only because it's not particularly well-cut, but also because it's overpriced for what it is. For just about the same money, you can get a super-ideal cut stone. I found two stones examples below:




NiceIce: 1.6 ct., H, VS2, 60.3D, 57T, 34.5C, 40.5P, HCA 0.4 for $11040




Whiteflash: 1.596, H, SI1, 60.6D, 56T, 34.9C, 40.9P, HCA of 1.7 for $10944




These stones will likely appear visually nearly as large as the stone you mentioned, but they will far outsparkle it.




Good luck, whatever you decide.

 

[Mara]

I agree with Al....why would this jeweler have priced this stone so low if it sparkles and looks as great as he says it does? It should go for much more IF it was really a bright, beautiful stone, especially retail priced, IMO. Since you haven't seen it...it makes it even harder to commit because the numbers are not that hot.




You are getting a stone that is going to look smaller than it really is because it's not well cut...why bother? Get a smaller stone that IS appropriately and well-cut for it's size with that same money and really get a shiner. If the stone is well-cut you aren't going to have to take anyone's word that it looks good when the numbers don't match up.




A 5 on the HCA IMO is definitely a stone to PASS UP. There are way too many other stones out there to end up with one that scores so badly--use the HCA to help you weed out the duds, that is what it is there for.




Good luck.

 

[fire&ice]

I'm a little confused. You'll mention that the stone would appear small. The spread on this stone is good -actually, larger in mm.

A HCA of 5 isn't a good thing. If you are sold on this stone, get a visual & a second opinion. Sometimes the numbers don't tell all the picture.

Good luck. You are spending quite a bit. Please be sure of your purchase.

 

[canadiangrrl]

I'm with the others, I'd pass on this one. If you have 10K to spend on a diamond, you can do a lot better, either online or from a bricks & mortar. I'd recommend doing a search on Pricescope, or checking out the diamonds that were suggested to you.

 

[BusManCan]

Thanks all for your replies. I think I am going to turn this one down, as a couple others have caught my attention.