Last minute sanity check. Expert opinions wanted!

[lemonflavour]

After looking for a few months, I'm about to pull the trigger on a rock. I just want a last minute sanity check. What do you guys think of this?

Measurements: 6.16 - 6.20 x 3.83mm
Carat Weight: 0.91
Color Grade: I
Clarity Grade: SI2
Cut Grade: Ex
Polish: Ex
Symmetry: Ex
Fluorescence: None
Clarity Characteristics: Twinning Wisp, Feather

Table: 57%
Depth: 62%
Crown Angle: 35.5 degrees
Pavilion Angle: 40.6 degrees

I attached the idealscope image. I know it shows some light leakage but I assume a diamond that has a better idealscope will cost more than my budget (~$3000). What do you guys think? Should I buy this or wait for a better one?

 

[Niel]

I don't love it. I wear an Si2. I really am not a clarity snob. But for your price I think you could get a better diamond.

I hate to say that when I know you've been searching for months. Is 3k the stone and setting?

 

[lemonflavour]

I don't love it. I wear an Si2. I really am not a clarity snob. But for your price I think you could get a better diamond.

I hate to say that when I know you've been searching for months. Is 3k the stone and setting?

Thanks for the advice. What specs should I be targeting with that price range?

 

[Niel]

Is 3k for the whole ring or just the stone?

 

[lemonflavour]

Is 3k for the whole ring or just the stone?

Stone

 

[Niel]

Would you consider buying a second hand ring? No it everyone's cup of tea but you might have more luck that way

 

[Niel]

I'd ask for closer photos of this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222555772929

 

[farrahlyn]

Would you consider a J colored stone?

http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd/9386567/Round-Diamond-J-Color-VS1-Clarity

slightly over budget I
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd/9348345/Round-Diamond-I-Color-SI1-Clarity
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd/9444287/Round-Diamond-I-Color-SI1-Clarity strong fluorescence so definitely want to ask if this is affecting the stone in any way. (cloudy or milky) and this is also preference, some do not like fluoro at all. Make sure the feather at 10 o'clock is eye clean.

H just over $3k
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd/9363371/Round-Diamond-H-Color-SI1-Clarity again, this is also strong fluro so have it checked out.

maybe some of the more experienced PSers can comment, i just picked some i thought looked nice and had good numbers

 

[ac117]

Tough to get that .90 at that price point but this looks like a really nice, bright 60/60 stone and cleaner than one you are currently considering:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2697313

 

[lemonflavour]

Thanks for the suggestions! I'll take a look

What do you guys think about this idealscope image?

 

[ringo865]

Looks okay, without any other specs. But what's up with that giant feather (crack) at 5-6:00?

 

[lemonflavour]

Should I be concerned about that crack? I know at my price point, I won't be able to get a diamond that is "flawless".

 

[ac117]

This stone is beautiful - the IS is much nicer than the first stone. Experts here have said that those feathers have already endured the cutting/polishing process which is a rougher process than setting...however, if you hit the stone with enough force, at the perfect angle, on the location of the feather, it could potentially crack. But that's also why you have insurance...

If you're looking for a .90 stone, the one above is a very nice one. If you're concerned about feathers or clarity in general, then you could certainly get a bit of a smaller stone with better clarity:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2278716
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2727055
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...g-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3126731

 

[lemonflavour]

This stone is beautiful - the IS is much nicer than the first stone. Experts here have said that those feathers have already endured the cutting/polishing process which is a rougher process than setting...however, if you hit the stone with enough force, at the perfect angle, on the location of the feather, it could potentially crack. But that's also why you have insurance...

If you're looking for a .90 stone, the one above is a very nice one. If you're concerned about feathers or clarity in general, then you could certainly get a bit of a smaller stone with better clarity:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2278716
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2727055
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...g-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3126731

Thanks for the suggestions. I'll decide tonight!