Is the bottom of this diamond an issue?

[Lovebirdy]

Hello! I'm looking at this diamond and while I like the dimensions and other features, the bottom dark spaces have me concerned. I don't know what to look for in the video and feel completely lost. If anyone could give me advice I would appreciate it so much!

2.09 Carat - Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond, G Color, VS1 Clarity, DreamStone Ideal Cut, IGI Diamond Certification - $1202.67 - #602362393 DreamStone

2.09 Carat - Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond, G Color Diamond, VS1 Clarity Diamond, DreamStone Ideal Cut Diamond, IGI Diamond Certification #602362393, $1202.67 ID:6599237feac682738c807160

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Or would these be a better option?

2.1 Carat - Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond, G Color, VS1 Clarity, DreamStone Ideal Cut, IGI Diamond Certification - $1190.52 - #605325345 DreamStone

2.1 Carat - Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond, G Color Diamond, VS1 Clarity Diamond, DreamStone Ideal Cut Diamond, IGI Diamond Certification #605325345, $1190.52 ID:65992373eac682738c7ff3ef

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2.1 Carat - Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond, E Color, VS1 Clarity, DreamStone Ideal Cut, IGI Diamond Certification - $1794.62 - #617472027 DreamStone

2.1 Carat - Radiant Cut Lab Grown Diamond, E Color Diamond, VS1 Clarity Diamond, DreamStone Ideal Cut Diamond, IGI Diamond Certification #617472027, $1794.62 ID:65b2bfc1eac682738c794e94

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[Lovebirdy]

Any help please? @Kim N @0-0-0 @LightBright @tyty333 @DejaWiz

 

[Lovebirdy]

Or this one? https://dreamstone.com/loose-diamon...arity-DreamStone+Ideal-cut-611359598_72957-BB

 

[0-0-0]

I think I’m as clueless as you are as far as radiant cuts go. I don’t own any and haven’t seen enough in person to have a good sense of what’s good or not. Hopefully others will chime in soon!

 

[Lovebirdy]

I think I’m as clueless as you are as far as radiant cuts go. I don’t own any and haven’t seen enough in person to have a good sense of what’s good or not. Hopefully others will chime in soon!

Oh bummer! I appreciate the response though!

 

[0515vision]

Fancy cuts are tough to judge. What do you mean by "bottom dark spaces?' And some ppl say that the only real way to judge a radiant is in person.

 

[Lovebirdy]

Fancy cuts are tough to judge. What do you mean by "bottom dark spaces?' And some ppl say that the only real way to judge a radiant is in person.

In the video of the first one, it seems that when the diamond moves there are some facets that look darker, like maybe light leaking out? But I really don't know enough about diamonds to know if that's what it is or if I'm even saying the correct term, LOL

 

[0515vision]

So sometimes facets go dark, and that’s ok. That’s why round brilliants have the arrows. Light needs to reflect off facets and have contrast in order to give flashes of light.

Thing is, these fancy cuts can have a “ground glass” appearance which can sometimes look mushy. Have you seen some of Jonathan @rhino’s videos on YouTube? Or maybe you can reach out to him directly at Distinctive Gem. He can provide ASET images of all his stones. He’s an expert on all cuts.

 

[LightBright]

Sorry, I’m also not familiar with radiants. DejaWiz and Kim N might have educated opinions, i hope they chime in. My only thought is COLOR. I love the E colors; I strongly prefer colorless stones. There’s something luxurious about them!

 

[Lovebirdy]

Sorry, I’m also not familiar with radiants. DejaWiz and Kim N might have educated opinions, i hope they chime in. My only thought is COLOR. I love the E colors; I strongly prefer colorless stones. There’s something luxurious about them!

That's ok! As a hairstylist my eye is definitely trained for color. I saw warmth in G so I know I would prefer higher but still open...

 

[0515vision]

I also used Paul Gian from the site beyond4cs.com. For free, he evaluated a few elongated cushions from Brian Gavin that I had picked out. His blog is also very helpful. You might reach out to him with your picks.
https://beyond4cs.com

 

[Lovebirdy]

I also used Paul Gian from the site beyond4cs.com. For free, he evaluated a few elongated cushions from Brian Gavin that I had picked out. His blog is also very helpful. You might reach out to him with your picks.
https://beyond4cs.com

Thank you so much! I will look into this.