Natural on Diamond - Durability Question

[casanewt]

Hello.
I have a question regarding a slightly indented natural on a diamond. The diamond is a 1.18ct round brilliant cut and is to be mounted in a six prong platinum head. The natural is found on the girdle (medium to thick, faceted) and is not thin at that point.

From searching through previous posts on this forum I read mixed reviews on how naturals affect clarity grade. Do you think that it might be feasible or helpful to state an internal clarity grade as well as an external clarity grade (such as SI1 - Internal Clarity and SI2 - External Clarity)?

Also, what are your thoughts on durability while setting such a stone?

Thank you,
Katy

 

[Diamond Explorer]

As long as the natural does not make the girdle too thin in a way that threatens durability you should be OK. Naturals around the girdle can actually be a sign of good cutting if done properly. I wouldn''t rule out this stone just because of this feature.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 8/22/2009 4:44:28 PM
Author: Diamond Explorer
As long as the natural does not make the girdle too thin in a way that threatens durability you should be OK. Naturals around the girdle can actually be a sign of good cutting if done properly. I wouldn''t rule out this stone just because of this feature.

Ditto Jon.

 

[tap02150]

I wouldn''t be the one to evaluate the situation with this diamond, but if you could post the picture of the inclusions.. i think many experts here could tell you a little better about it.

As jon said,

don''t count that diamond out if you like it!

 

[casanewt]

Thank you for your thoughts. I am not the buyer - I am an appraiser evaluating the diamond. I do have some bench experience but thought it might be helpful to hear from some others. The "natural" is situated at the top of the photograph attached. The light refleced off of the crown makes it look like there is something major there, but it not accurate.
Thanks once again,
Katy