Is this an OK Diamond?

[Jypsie]

Hello everyone!

I need a dummy check. I''ve been doing tons of research for a solitaire and like a nice, sparkling blue color. The pics look nice, but does this look like a nice stone for ~$2400? My thinking is going decent on cut, clarity and mid fluorescence. Any better suggestions? Thanks!

Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 0.76ct
Color: J
Clarity: VS2
GIA Cut Grade: Excellent
est AGS Cut Grade: Ideal
AGS Light Performance: Ideal
Optical Symmetry: Superior
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: Medium
Girdle: 1.40%
Culet: None
Width: 5.90mm
Length: 5.94mm
Depth: 3.61mm
Table Percentage: 56.33%
Depth Percentage: 60.98%
Crown ∠: 34.58°
Crown Depth: 14.99%
Pavilion ∠: 40.85°
Pavilion Depth: 43.05%
Upper Girdle ∠: 41.68°
Lower Girdle ∠: 42.00°

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Everything seems in order.

Personally I would seek a higher colour lower clarity - or go to strong or very strong blue fluoro in that color

 

[Ellen]

The diamond itself is very nice. Gary raises a good consideration though. Do you know if you''re color sensitive or not?

If not, you found your stone! If you don''t know, you might want to visit some stores that sell well cut (i.e. branded, like HOF) stones and have a look to be sure.

 

[Jypsie]

Will do and thanks for the advice!

 

[Ellen]

You''re welcome.


One more word of advice, look at the stones near a window where there is natural light. The fancy jewelers lighting can hide many things.

 

[aljdewey]

Date: 10/23/2007 12:43:15 AM
Author: Garry H (Cut Nut)
Everything seems in order.

Personally I would seek a higher colour lower clarity - or go to strong or very strong blue fluoro in that color

In premise (theory), I'd agree with Garry. I'd rather go I/SI1 or H/SI2 provided they are eyeclean.

Sometimes, you have to work with what stock is available at the time. I'd never expressly look for a VS stone, but one stone I bought happened to be a VS2. It was everything else I wanted, and it wasn't much more for the VS2.

Where you're considering Garry's suggestion, I do see a couple of stone that might fit ......

.743 H, SI2 for $2584 PS price from WF


Also, Wink has a nice .72, H, SI1 stone (www.winkjones.com)

0.72 H SI1 1.2-EX
ex-ex-ex-vg 0
H&A 61.3% 55% 34.5° 40.8° th-m f ex ex no 5.77-5.75x3.60 GIA $2599