Long time lurker looking for advice on a BGD on reserve

[definitivedogfish]

Hi All,

I'm a long time lurker, looking for some advice on a diamond! I think I'm happy with http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.832-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104074030005 but I would love to get a second opinion. Unfortunately, time is a bit sensitive since I'm worried someone else will snatch it up after my reserve expires.

Thank you all very much! You've already been so helpful!

 

[sweet_jane]

Hi.
The link you included sends me to a "page not found".

 

[definitivedogfish]

Hi.
The link you included sends me to a "page not found".

Oops, that's my fault. The comma accidentally got included with the link. I've edited my post and believe it should work now. Thank you for bringing that to my attention .

 

[sweet_jane]

Viewing the video image there seems to be several inclusions (black spots) visible under the table, have you confirmed the diamond is "eye clean"?

 

[RockyRacoon]

Looks like a good pick, but it does seem like there is an inclusion reflecting in the stone, based on the video.

Here are some other options, for comparison purposes:

.842ct, H, VS2 - same price, same size, with better clarity
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3273897.htm

.838ct, G, SI1 - same price, same size, with better color
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3273894.htm

.84ct, D, SI2 - different look with unique faceting (August Vintage Round)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0-84ct-d-si2-august-vintage-round-diamond.html

 

[definitivedogfish]

I just heard back about the diamond:

I just pulled the stone and confirmed that it is indeed eye clean. I have really excellent vision and I am the one that inspects all of our SI selections. For this stone, I had to put the diamond essentially less than 2 inches my the unaided eye and really twist and turn it to see the inclusion. It is very small in nature and grey-ish in color. This is a truly excellent SI1. I pulled up the image for the stone and due to the black background is it showing up as a reflection throughout the stone. This is not at all what you see in real life.

I wonder if the inclusion seen in the video appeared to be bigger than it really is...

 

[sweet_jane]

It is possible that the inclusions are more visible due to magnification. Have you had a chance to look at the two Rockyracoon suggested from WF? They are definitely contenders!

 

[quaddio]

I love it, great pick. You have assurances of eye-clean as well as a return policy if you decide you'd prefer 'mind clean' with a higher clarity. If BGD has a setting you like I think you should go for it!

 

[definitivedogfish]

It is possible that the inclusions are more visible due to magnification. Have you had a chance to look at the two Rockyracoon suggested from WF? They are definitely contenders!

Good point, those do look quite nice. I'll have to think about things!