Love the diamond, but the inclusions worry me . . .

[Rjmisagator]

I think I have found the diamond I am seeking, but I am wondering whether I should worry about the feather, the natural, and the indented natural.

The diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3596799

It has an HCA cut score of 1.3 (excellent scintillation, fire, and brilliance), VS2, I color, excellent cut. A gemologist at James Allen has assured me it is eye clean, so the clouds and crystal on top of the table aren’t a huge concern.

The Ideal Scope Image looks good enough to me:



I have attached the GIA report, which shows the diamond’s inclusions. The inclusions that give me pause are the feather(s), the natural, and the indented natural. I read somewhere the feathers can be problematic because they can become bigger cracks and indicate that the diamond is not stable and or durable. I think I read something similar/ or can imagine something similar being the case with the naturals. I am happy with this diamond otherwise, and am wondering whether my concerns are legitimate or misplaced. Should I be worried? Any other thoughts are appreciated.

Thank you in advanced for your help.

 

[rockysalamander]

The diamond has a great IS and great angle. So wonderful. I'd worry a bit about the clouds. Clouds can create a snow-globe effect causing light to scatter (bad) and this is listed with a cloud and 'additional clouds'. You'll need to get the JA gemologist (not sales associate) to view the diamond to tell you if the clouds are an issue. I'd really rather they were off toward the girdle. As a VS, I would hope this is not a huge deal...but, you gotta ask.

You didn't post a budget, but these are also quite nice assuming around $15k. The two WF will have a better upgrade policy as compare to JA and *may* be similar in price.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...rat-i-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-3187087 {small dark inclusion in table may appear as persistent hair on diamond, but sooo pretty otherwise}
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...rat-i-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-3208462 {additional clouds, but most of the inclusion are off the edge of the table. Still ask about the cloud}
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3059432.htm {super ideal and lovely ASET}
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3838493.htm

 

[HappyNewLife]

It looks beautiful to me

 

[Rjmisagator]

The diamond has a great IS and great angle. So wonderful. I'd worry a bit about the clouds. Clouds can create a snow-globe effect causing light to scatter (bad) and this is listed with a cloud and 'additional clouds'. You'll need to get the JA gemologist (not sales associate) to view the diamond to tell you if the clouds are an issue. I'd really rather they were off toward the girdle. As a VS, I would hope this is not a huge deal...but, you gotta ask.

You didn't post a budget, but these are also quite nice assuming around $15k. The two WF will have a better upgrade policy as compare to JA and *may* be similar in price.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...rat-i-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-3187087 {small dark inclusion in table may appear as persistent hair on diamond, but sooo pretty otherwise}
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...rat-i-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-3208462 {additional clouds, but most of the inclusion are off the edge of the table. Still ask about the cloud}
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3059432.htm {super ideal and lovely ASET}
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3838493.htm

Thank you. I’ve asked the gemologist at JA about the eye cleanliness of the stone. He or she has assured me it is eye clean. Therefor, the clouds are not a big issue. Wondering about the feather, the natural, and the indented natural and how they impact durability. Any thoughts on those?

 

[Rjmisagator]

It looks beautiful to me

Thank you!

 

[tyty333]

At a VS2 the inclusions should not affect the durability of the stone. It does look like a nice stone...as long as cleared by the gemologist like RS mentioned
you should be good to go.

 

[ac117]

Very nice IS - love the smaller table and fatter arrows the inclusion shouldn't be an issue in a VS2 but inspect in different lighting once you receive it to make sure it's acceptable to you!