Looking for feedback on ASET images

[otiecat392]

I am searching for the "perfect" round brilliant diamond for my engagement ring and would love some feedback! I viewed these stones in person today and took the ASET images myself so I apologize if they're not great. I do have ASET videos if that would be helpful to add.

I did notice that diamond #1 (1.82, G color) appeared much darker than the others when viewing in person so I am leaning towards diamond #2 or #3. Which diamond do you think is the best? Are there any red flags?

1. 1.82 carat
Clarity: VS1
Color: G
Cut: Ideal
Table: 56
Depth: 61.5
Ratio: 1.0
Crown Angle: 34.6
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Price: $1137
IGI report link: https://www.igi.org/verify-your-report/?r=559297935
Video link: https://lgpol.s3.us-east-1.amazonaw...l=https://lgpol.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/V/
HCA score: 1.2
HCA report:

https://imgur.com/bXBoe15

ASET images:

https://imgur.com/lyOrFRX

2. 1.88 carat
Clarity: VVS2
Color: E
Cut: Ideal
Table: 57
Depth: 60.6
Ratio: 0.99
Crown Angle: 34.2
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Price: $1670
IGI report link: https://igi.org/API-IGI/viewpdf.php?r=607330058
"hearts and arrows" image noted on report
Video link: https://inventory.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Vision360.html?d=M138202
HCA score: 1
HCA report:

https://imgur.com/a/BOpv7V7

ASET images:

https://imgur.com/PILt0CP

3. 1.83 carat
Clarity: VS1
Color: D
Cut: Excellent
Table: 57
Depth: 61.2
Ratio: 1.0
Crown Angle: 34.5
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Price: $1660
GIA report link: https://viewer.feedcenter.net/Certs/SkyLab/2233008179.pdf
Video link: https://lgdus.co/2309-3814A/2309-3814A.html
HCA score: 1.2
HCA report:

https://imgur.com/a/Zm7Q66G

ASET images: https://imgur.com/36NhGfq

Please let me know if you'd like any other info. Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[DejaWiz]

I think they all look like solid choices.
Since you were able to view them all, do you have a favorite?

 

[0-0-0]

GIA D looks like it has cleaner material than the others. The G has visible growth lines and grain/strain/stria in the vendor video.

Which one is the easiest to align the arrows and take a centered ASET image? In my experience with H&A rounds the ones cut with more precision are easier than others to do so.

 

[Kim N]

All the ASET images look great. I like the color/clarity combo and proportions of #3 best. Have you taken them around your usual lighting environments to compare their performance?

 

[otiecat392]

I think they all look like solid choices.
Since you were able to view them all, do you have a favorite?

Thanks, DejaWiz! I also thought they all looked pretty good under the ASET. Diamond #1 looked a little dark when viewing with the naked eye so I think my favorite is #3. I’ll post some comparison pictures!

 

[otiecat392]

All the ASET images look great. I like the color/clarity combo and proportions of #3 best. Have you taken them around your usual lighting environments to compare their performance?

Thank you, Kim! I think #3 is my favorite, too.


I‘ve only viewed them in the Frank Darling office but they fortunately don’t have any deceiving lighting there. Just natural sunlight through big windows and “normal” overhead lights. I just posted some more pictures in a reply to DejaWiz.

 

[DejaWiz]

Thanks, DejaWiz! I also thought they all looked pretty good under the ASET. Diamond #1 looked a little dark when viewing with the naked eye so I think my favorite is #3. I’ll post some comparison pictures!

You're very welcome - and #3 would be my personal choice, as well. It exhibits the best cut precision and optics out of all three, in my opinion.

 

[otiecat392]

GIA D looks like it has cleaner material than the others. The G has visible growth lines and grain/strain/stria in the vendor video.

Which one is the easiest to align the arrows and take a centered ASET image? In my experience with H&A rounds the ones cut with more precision are easier than others to do so.

Thank you for pointing out those issues with the G! I have a hard time identifying those things as a novice.

Diamonds #2 and #3 were a little easier to align in the ASET. We had to go back to take more pictures of #1. But that may just be because we were getting better at it as we went.

I noticed that diamond #2 has a hearts and arrows notation in the IGI report and the others do not. Does that just mean that the supplier of diamonds #1 and #3 didn’t pay for a hearts and arrows evaluation on the report?

 

[0-0-0]

Wow that’s definitely not what a well cut G with good CVD material should look like next to a well cut D/E.

For reference, this is an I next to a D. Even though the I has pink/brown CVD tint, the color difference is very subtle and not nearly as big as shown in your pictures between the G and D/E.

https://imgur.com/a/HP0HFJW

I noticed that diamond #2 has a hearts and arrows notation in the IGI report and the others do not. Does that just mean that the supplier of diamonds #1 and #3 didn’t pay for a hearts and arrows evaluation on the report?

IGI charges for H&A assessment and notation. It’s possible that the supplier did not want to pay for the service, or that the diamond did not pass IGI’s criteria for H&A. GIA does not offer H&A assessment and notation. The H&A inscriptions noted on some GIA reports are done by the suppliers.

 

[lovedogs]

I like 3 the most. 1 is strangely dark for a G

 

[otiecat392]

Wow that’s definitely not what a well cut G with good CVD material should look like next to a well cut D/E.

For reference, this is an I next to a D. Even though the I has pink/brown CVD tint, the color difference is very subtle and not nearly as big as shown in your pictures between the G and D/E.

https://imgur.com/a/HP0HFJW

IGI charges for H&A assessment and notation. It’s possible that the supplier did not want to pay for the service, or that the diamond did not pass IGI’s criteria for H&A. GIA does not offer H&A assessment and notation. The H&A inscriptions noted on some GIA reports are done by the suppliers.

The difference is much more subtle! Thanks for taking the time to share.

 

[otiecat392]

It seems like diamond #3 is the favorite! Thank you all for your help!

There is one other diamond that I haven't been also to view in person yet. I'm deciding whether I should just go ahead a buy #3 or try to view this other diamond before making a decision. Here are the details:

4. 1.84 carat
Clarity: VS1
Color: G
Cut: Ideal
Table: 57.5
Depth: 60.7
Ratio: 1.0
Crown Angle: 34.4
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Price: $1146
IGI report link: https://www.igi.org/verify-your-report/?r=467129858
Video link: https://loupe360.com/diamond/467129858
HCA score: 1.5
HCA report:

https://imgur.com/a/rFydCbH

This diamond is listed at $1146 while diamond #3 is $1660, so there is a pretty big price difference. Do you think it's worth seeing this new diamond in person or should I go with diamond #3?

 

[Kim N]

It seems like diamond #3 is the favorite! Thank you all for your help!

There is one other diamond that I haven't been also to view in person yet. I'm deciding whether I should just go ahead a buy #3 or try to view this other diamond before making a decision. Here are the details:

4. 1.84 carat
Clarity: VS1
Color: G
Cut: Ideal
Table: 57.5
Depth: 60.7
Ratio: 1.0
Crown Angle: 34.4
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Price: $1146
IGI report link: https://www.igi.org/verify-your-report/?r=467129858
Video link: https://loupe360.com/diamond/467129858
HCA score: 1.5
HCA report:

https://imgur.com/a/rFydCbH

This diamond is listed at $1146 while diamond #3 is $1660, so there is a pretty big price difference. Do you think it's worth seeing this new diamond in person or should I go with diamond #3?

The cut looks good, but the CVD material is quite brown.

 

[otiecat392]

The cut looks good, but the CVD material is quite brown.

That's good to know. I think I'll pass on seeing it in person and go with #3!