Might this diamond exhibit poor light performance?

[Yukino]

I was recommended this diamond by a jewelry store, and with my knowledge last week, I only considered the proportion of the diamond (which is not perfect but good enough for me), but didn't know how to estimate the symmetry. Now I understand better, and it seems that the optical symmetry is not so good according to the picture. JA does not have an Ideal scope, unfortunately. Could this diamond have very bad light performance and look very dark and dull, or would you say the light performance could be okay? I am not eager to find a super Ideal cut, but I still do not want to have a diamond that I cannot enjoy for everyday wear.

The picture and the proportion of the diamond:

 

[lovedogs]

This isn't a diamond I would choose personally. What are the other specs (color, clarity, price)? We can try to find alternatives

 

[tyty333]

Yeh, its not looking good. I'd say it has leakage.

Edit...let us look and see what we can find...we need the other specs you wan to stay within and your budget.

 

[Yukino]

other specs should be: around 0.7 carat, G-D, VS1-IF, no fluorescence. Cut should be priority
Thanks!

 

[yssie]

Budget. What is your budget.

 

[Yukino]

I would say up to 3000, a little bit above is also ok.

 

[lovedogs]

Are there cultural reasons for not looking at VS2 or eye clean SI1? And if faint fluor had no impact on performance would you consider it?

 

[Kim N]

Here are some options for you to take a look at.

0.70 Carat round diamond

This 0.7 carat round diamond G color vvs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

0.72 Carat G-IF Excellent Cut Round Diamond

This 0.72 carat round diamond G color if clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.bluenile.com

0.70 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 0.7 carat G color vvs2 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Somewhat over budget, but a cream of the crop diamond.

Diamond | 0.70 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4612528

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 0.70 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). | 4612528

www.whiteflash.com

 

[Yukino]

Are there cultural reasons for not looking at VS2 or eye clean SI1? And if faint fluor had no impact on performance would you consider it?

no cultural reason, VS2 is okay, for SI1 I do not really have experience maybe also ok if it is eye clean. if not milky under sun light faint fluor is ok
Thank you all!

 

[lovedogs]

0.70 Carat round diamond

This 0.7 carat round diamond E color vs1 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

0.71 Carat round diamond

This 0.71 carat round diamond G color vs2 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

0.76 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 0.76 carat G color vvs1 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

0.72 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 0.72 carat G color vvs2 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[lovedogs]

Lol @Kim N and I were posting at the same time

 

[Yukino]

Here are some options for you to take a look at.

0.70 Carat round diamond

This 0.7 carat round diamond G color vvs2 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

0.72 Carat G-IF Excellent Cut Round Diamond

This 0.72 carat round diamond G color if clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.bluenile.com

0.70 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 0.7 carat G color vvs2 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Somewhat over budget, but a cream of the crop diamond.

Diamond | 0.70 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond GIA Certified | 4612528

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 0.70 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). | 4612528

www.whiteflash.com

so many good ones.

I also looked this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...lor-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-17060047

Do you think I need to concern the "intended natural" as inclusion?
And a further question why the picture of this diamond and the table area look so dark? Shall I have concern about it or as long as I have Ideal scope I can ignore the pictures?

 

[Kim N]

so many good ones.

I also looked this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...lor-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-17060047

Do you think I need to concern the "intended natural" as inclusion?
And a further question why the picture of this diamond and the table area look so dark? Shall I have concern about it or as long as I have Ideal scope I can ignore the pictures?

I wouldn't be too concerned with an indented natural in a VVS2, especially since it's not the primary inclusion. Regarding the darkness, this one may be a better True Hearts pick.

0.72 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 0.72 carat G color vvs2 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

If you're looking at True Hearts, though, I'd seriously consider spending a few hundred more to get a super ideal cut like an A Cut Above.

 

[lovedogs]

I wouldn't be too concerned with an indented natural in a VVS2, especially since it's not the primary inclusion. Regarding the darkness, this one may be a better True Hearts pick.

0.72 Carat round diamond

This True Hearts TM diamond, 0.72 carat G color vvs2 clarity has ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

If you're looking at True Hearts, though, I'd seriously consider spending a few hundred more to get a super ideal cut like an A Cut Above.

Yup, an ACA is a safer choice by far in my view