LEO 0.97 - I SI1 worth the value?

[henri_]

Hello,
I'm about to choose a 1 carat diamond for an engagement ring and was wondering if this one might be a good option? (4,5 K€ , considering my 5K budget).

ROUND MODIFIED BRILLIANT
Measurements 6.22 - 6.25 x 3.97 mm
Carat Weight 0.97 carat
Color Grade I
Clarity Grade SI1
PROPORTIONS
Depth 63.7 %
Table 57 %
Girdle Slightly Thick to Very Thick, Faceted
Culet None
FINISH
Polish Very Good
Symmetry Very Good
FLUORESCENCE
Fluorescence None
CLARITY CHARACTERISTICS
Clarity Characteristics Crystal, Cloud, Indented Natural
COMMENTS
Additional clouds are not shown.
Pinpoints are not shown.
INSCRIPTION(S)
LEO 201670

http://www.diamants-infos.com/vente/affichage_certificat.php?num=5514031

Thanks a lot in advance!
Cheers,
Henri

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The stone does not appear to be very well cut. It is too deep, which makes it face up smaller than a .97 ct round stone should. You want a diameter of 6.3-6.4mm for an almost 1 ct stone, and a depth of no more than 62.3 (60.0-62.0 better). I would also prefer Excellent for cut, polish, and symmetry for a regular round brilliant. Girdle should be thin, medium, or slightly thick. A thick girdle can hide weight and also make a stone face up smaller than it should.

Are you located in the US?

 

[Roqsteady]

The stone does not appear to be very well cut. It is too deep, which makes it face up smaller than a .97 ct round stone should. You want a diameter of 6.3-6.4mm for an almost 1 ct stone, and a depth of no more than 62.3 (60.0-62.0 better). I would also prefer Excellent for cut, polish, and symmetry for a regular round brilliant. Girdle should be thin, medium, or slightly thick. A thick girdle can hide weight and also make a stone face up smaller than it should.

Are you located in the US?

Does this apply to modified round brilliant's like the Leo cut?

 

[henri_]

Thanks for the reply Diamondseeker. I'm located in France and choosing from http://www.diamants-infos.com which has a good reputation over here. Price included 20% VAT so without taxes it's 3758 EUR = 5200 USD, so it's seems that i'm paying a big premium for the Leo Brand. I will search further for "unbranded" cuts with same characteristics as you mentioned. Rgds

 

[diamondseeker2006]

The stone does not appear to be very well cut. It is too deep, which makes it face up smaller than a .97 ct round stone should. You want a diameter of 6.3-6.4mm for an almost 1 ct stone, and a depth of no more than 62.3 (60.0-62.0 better). I would also prefer Excellent for cut, polish, and symmetry for a regular round brilliant. Girdle should be thin, medium, or slightly thick. A thick girdle can hide weight and also make a stone face up smaller than it should.

Are you located in the US?

Does this apply to modified round brilliant's like the Leo cut?

Excellent is always going to be better than very good, and the fact is that the stone faces up smaller than an ideal/excellent cut round. So there would be many better diamonds from which to choose.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Thanks for the reply Diamondseeker. I'm located in France and choosing from http://www.diamants-infos.com which has a good reputation over here. Price included 20% VAT so without taxes it's 3758 EUR = 5200 USD, so it's seems that i'm paying a big premium for the Leo Brand. I will search further for "unbranded" cuts with same characteristics as you mentioned. Rgds

Yes, I would not pay a premium for the Leo brand. Most people here would have a much greater desire for an ideal cut round brilliant.

 

[henri_]

After some research, I find out this unbranded one which is a bit more expensive (4900eur~6700USD) but which seems to play in another category than the previous one...
Thanks for your feedback!

AGS#: 3302403
Report Type: Diamond Quality™ Document
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 6.49 - 6.53 x 3.93 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Proportions: Ideal
Color Grade: AGS 2.0 (H)
Clarity Grade: AGS 5 (SI1)
Carat Weight: 1.002
Fluorescence: Inert
Comments:
3302403" has been inscribed on the girdle of this diamond.
Additional clouds are not shown.
Table: 57.0%
Crown Angle: 34.9
Crown Height: 14.9%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.4% to 1.8%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Pavilion Depth: 42.7%
Total Depth: 60.4%
Culet: Pointed