need help deciding..princess cut SI1 with corner cavity..durability risk?

[gp4marj]

Guys my gf likes princess cut and am in Asia and not much market for princess cuts here...or my area shops dont carry a lot of them. So i was limited to very few stones after weeks of searching

I found a 0.99 ct F SI1 within my budget but has a corner cavity listed as the 3rd item in the GIA report.

I have read through most similar topics and I can see that most advice given were to stay away from it...And some leans more towards if it got through the cutting/polishing phase then it will survive....And few that said the prongs can protect it and could take a hit and survive. I am a bit skeptical on that last one, cause If a blunt force was to be applied anywhere on the crown it would distribute to the four corners and most likely the side with the cavity will chip? How far can the prongs protect a stone like this?

Also what is the best setting that I can choose to minimize durability risk and not compromise too much on the appearance/beauty of the stone ...If i was to choose this stone.

How severe is this cavity on an SI1 clarity stone?

Finally Chamfering the edges help in this case? since it already have a cavity listed on the corner or will it make it worse? Can I ask the seller to do the Chamfering before they set it? but if they damage the stone in the process will it fall on me...since I requested that it be chamfered? I am aware that if they damage it while setting without having it chamfered its on them.

Pls see the inclusions mapping below and pls help me decide......

 

[Dancing Fire]

I wouldn't buy a stone with the word "cavity" on the lab report.

 

[rockysalamander]

A cavity is a hole in the surface of the diamond. They will tend to capture dirt and oil. Having a hole near a tip does raise durability concerns, but only during setting. If he jeweler can set without a problem, this should be fine. This specific cavity does not raise any concerns provided you set this once and leave it alone. I would not want a lot of messing around with that corner. Just be sure the jeweler will take responsibility if the stone is damaged while setting. If not, find another diamond.

A jeweler cannot and should not bevel or alter the diamond shape. The only way to remove the cavity would be to have a full recut done by a diamond cutter. They would likely make this a "cut corner" princess. But, you would lose weight and the square outline. There is no reason to do this. There are many princess cuts in the world.

All princess cuts should have V-prongs or double prongs. Due to the cavity, I would suggest only V-prongs.

 

[icy_jade]

Which part of Asia are you in?

Princess isn’t as common as rounds but isn’t so rare either. Are you open to buying online? If not tell us the country and maybe someone can rec some stores...

 

[YoLaL]

Due to cavity, I strongly suggest stay away from this stone. Not worth it, Im sure you can find more better than this.. Dont focus on one stone .... Ok...