Opinion on diamond please

[chasingsparkle]

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and would appreciate some expert opinions on this diamond for an engagement ring.

GIA - Report Check

Report Check

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Shape And Cutting Style	Round Brilliant
Measurements	10.27 - 10.31 x 6.23 mm
Carat Weight	4.01 carat
Color	G
Clarity	VS2
Cut	Excellent

PROPORTIONS​

Depth	60.6%
Table	56%
Crown Angle	33.0°
Crown Height	14.0%
Pavilion Angle	40.8°
Pavilion Depth	43.0%
Star Length	50%
Lower Half	75%
Girdle	Medium, Faceted, 3.5%
Culet	None

I plugged in the numbers into the HCA tool and this was the result:

Cut Advisor Score 0.6
Factor Grade Light Return: Excellent Fire: Excellent Scintillation: Excellent Spread: Very Good HCA Score : 0.6 - Excellent - within TIC range

Should sparkle beautifully and looks bigger than usual for it's carat weight. Low HCA scores and bigger sized diamonds can appear dark when viewed close up; but these stones can be great for earrings and pendants. Confirm with an Ideal-scope, ASET scope or send to an appraiser.
Diamond Stats

Carat:	4.01
Depth:	60.6
Table:	56
Crown:	33

Pavilion:	40.8
Hearts&Arrows	Yes
Measurements:	10.31x10.31x6.23

I'm confused by the HCA tool results since it says the diamond is better for earrings/pendants? I've seen the diamond in person and it didn't look dark when viewing it. Also, what does the hearts&arrows designation mean? Are diamonds able to be labeled that way without looking at special imaging? Anyway, is this a good diamond in your opinion? I appreciate any responses!

 

[Kim N]

This diamond definitely has potential. We'd need to see an ASET image or magnified vendor video to evaluate further. If you have it on hold, can you provide a link?

Regarding possible darkness, if you've seen it in person and it didn’t look dark at around a full to half arm's length, it should be okay.

Someone decided to call it H&A, but that means nothing without actual H&A images. I would ask the vendor for an ASET image and H&A images.

 

[chasingsparkle]

We'd need to see an ASET image or magnified vendor video to evaluate further. If you have it on hold, can you provide a link?

I have the vendor's video which admittedly isn't great but here it is: https://www.laurenbjewelry.com/products-item?id=LGRB0977&type=27&shape=1&weight=3.77,4.01&color=D - G&clarity=FL - VS2&current=NaN&

edit to add: LB does not provide ASET or idealscope images

 

[Kim N]

I have the vendor's video which admittedly isn't great but here it is: https://www.laurenbjewelry.com/products-item?id=LGRB0977&type=27&shape=1&weight=3.77,4.01&color=D - G&clarity=FL - VS2&current=NaN&

edit to add: LB does not provide ASET or idealscope images

I don't like the fairly noticeable striations in this stone.

Would something like these fit your budget?

4.04 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG551289197 | Ritani

4.04 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut F Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG551289197

www.ritani.com

4.03 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG557248457 | Ritani

4.03 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut G Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG557248457

www.ritani.com

 

[lovedogs]

I'm honestly not a big fan of the LB stone. I think the other options Kim provided are better

 

[chasingsparkle]

Thank you so much for the feedback and suggestions! The stones you linked are less than half the price of the LB stone. So glad I checked in here first.

 

[Kim N]

Thank you so much for the feedback and suggestions! The stones you linked are less than half the price of the LB stone. So glad I checked in here first.

You're welcome! I hope one of them works for you.

 

[DejaWiz]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, chasingsparkle!

How big do ya wanna go?

4.51 Carat Round Lab Diamond GIA 6445866324 | Ritani

4.51 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #6445866324

www.ritani.com

 

[chasingsparkle]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, chasingsparkle!

How big do ya wanna go?

4.51 Carat Round Lab Diamond GIA 6445866324 | Ritani

4.51 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut D Color VS2 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #6445866324

www.ritani.com

Thanks for the welcome and the suggestion, I appreciate it! However, we are def not going bigger as we are pivoting and looking for a natural in 3-4 ct range now.

 

[DejaWiz]

Thanks for the welcome and the suggestion, I appreciate it! However, we are def not going bigger as we are pivoting and looking for a natural in 3-4 ct range now.

We can definitely help you with that, too.
Jump on over to the natural diamond subforum and you'll get some amazing recommendations!