New Help Fast!!1 24 hour hold

[starbrite]

I have this on hold

2.15 ct F VVS2​

DIAMOND SPECIFICATIONS​

Depth %	61.7
Table %	56.0
Crown Angle	35.0
Star %	50.0
Pavilion Angle	40.8
Crown %	15.5
Lower Girdle %	75.0

This this good and less prone to turning dark in sun?​

 

[starbrite]

I don't know why specs aren't showing unless you highlight them.

Depth 61.7
Table 56
Crown Angle 35
Star 50
Pavillion Angle 40.8
Crown 15.5
Lower Girdle 75

Natural diamonds are so expensive these days, so I want to make the right decision on this one. Size 2.15 carat VVS2 F

 

[freddyboston]

this it ?

 

[starbrite]

Yes. The two videos look good, but I am concerned about sunlight performance. I also didn't notice the slightly thick girdle that could diminish how big the size looks.

 

[Dreamer_D]

What do you mean by “less prone to turning dark in the sun”?

 

[starbrite]

I’m looking at a 2.18 ct stone with a crown angle that’s on the steeper side. My concern is that diamonds with steep crowns can sometimes go dark in direct sunlight or strong overhead lighting. They may show less brightness and contrast because the light doesn’t reflect back optimally to the viewer. I’m trying to find a stone that holds its sparkle even in harsh lighting—less likely to ‘black out’ or lose life outdoors.

 

[jjca]

I think I know what you mean about “going dark” fears. That’s common in SIC/we’ll cut stones. The sparkle totally makes up for it - most of the time you’re outdoors it isn’t direction sunlight. Your body blocks some, trees, clouds, other people… all diffuse the light and a well cut stone will put on a light show!

 

[DejaWiz]

Hello, starbrite!
As jjca pointed out, you probably want a diamond that goes dark in direct sunlight - all diamonds will to some degree...it's the way diamonds behave in such intense direct lighting.

The key factor is finding a diamond with extremely high light return and optical performance that will blow away most other diamonds in every other lighting/viewing condition that will put it on a higher pedestal.

Without seeing pictures/videos/advanced images of the diamond in question in order to assess cut precision and optical symmetry, the numbers on the report are fantastic and begs for the diamond to be investigated further to ensure it has pinnacle optics.

(PS - it does and you're in great hands with the seller)

 

[Dreamer_D]

There are diamonds that might not go dark in direct sun — though why you’d want that I don’t know bc the phenomenon is a function of being overall really balanced and well cut. But I think it would be a more 60/60 type stone with a shallower crown and larger table and longer lower girdle facets.

 

[MissGotRocks]

I honestly think you have to judge a diamond's performance in all types of lighting. Direct sunlight is not the one source that I would use to judge performance. That is not the usual or most prevalent of lighting sources that I find myself in while looking at my diamonds. When they go dark in direct sunlight, it just reinforces for me the quality of their cut. Move over into filtered sunlight and watch the beautiful show!

 

[jjca]

There are diamonds that might not go dark in direct sun — though why you’d want that I don’t know bc the phenomenon is a function of being overall really balanced and well cut. But I think it would be a more 60/60 type stone with a shallower crown and larger table and longer lower girdle facets.

My 60/60 never went dark - but it also had no fire. Lots of sparkle - but no sparkle. Took a hot minute for me to get used to my SIC - but never going back because I’m obsessed with the fire and brilliance.

 

[MissGotRocks]

@starbrite, assuming the hold is over - did you decide to go for the diamond or keep looking?