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.
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.
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!
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)