newbie here. what do you think of this

[lookingforadiamond]

Is this a good diamond? Is it considered steep/deep? I did see the plot and there is one cloud on the table.
ny help is appreciated. Any red flags here.

ROUND BRILLIANT

Measurements: 6.45 - 6.48 x 3.99 mm
Carat Weight: 1.01 carat
Color Grade: H
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut Grade: Excellent
PROPORTIONS:

Depth: 61.7%
Table: 57%
Crown Angle: 34.0°
Crown Height: 14.5%
Pavilion Angle: 41.4°
Pavilion Depth: 44.0%
Star length: 55%
Lower Half: 80%
Girdle: Thin to Medium, Faceted (3.0%)
Culet: None
FINISH:

Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Comments: Additional clouds are not shown.

 

[stone-cold11]

Too steep in the pavilion angle, probably will have leakage, I would avoid it unless the Idealscope image says otherwise.

 

[lookingforadiamond]

thanks for the response.
I would like to stay at or above H color and SI1. With a budget of 5K, what can expect to get? What should i be looking for in the dimensions, proportions?

 

[MissGotRocks]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1218732.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

This one comes in a tad over 5k - it would be a very nice stone!

 

[stone-cold11]

These 2? Ask JA if they are eye-clean and request an Idealscope image if you are interested.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1268988.asp

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1231083.asp

 

[lookingforadiamond]

wow. you guys are so helpful.
Is it best to get GIA certified? what is AGS?

 

[MissGotRocks]

Date: 11/15/2009 8:39:57 PM
Author: lookingforadiamond
wow. you guys are so helpful.
Is it best to get GIA certified? what is AGS?

AGS=American Gemological Society.

Both GIA and AGS are highly regarded associations. Either of those certs would be fine - I would post links to stones you are considering - there are lots of folks here to help!