Opinions on this diamond

[lachplar]

Hi all. I was hoping to get some informed opinions on a stone. The cut is "good," but the HCA gives it a 3.2, with:

Light Return Good
Fire Very Good
Scintillation Very Good
Spread or diameter for weight Excellent

It''s a spready diamond, so it give a nice, large appearance. Here''s it''s info. Please tell me what you think. I''m actually willing to spend more, but I''m wondering what I''m getting to upgrade to a bigger stone with similar dimensions. Is it worth the extra $2000 or so (this one''s The price is $6800).

The GIA cert states:

carat weight: 1.25
measurements: 7.25 x 7.35 x 4.01mm
color: F
Clarity: VS2
Cut grade: Good

polish: good
symmetry: good
Flourescence: none

Depth: 54.9%
Table: 61%
Crown angle: 30.5
pavilion angle: 40.4

Any opinions or suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[JulieN]

3.2 HCA on a shallow stone? pass.

GIA has grades "excellent" and "very good" in before "good." So "good" is actually quite bad...

 

[Sundial]

I agree with passing on this one. You want a diamond to perform beautifully not just have a big spread for its size. Go with an ideal cut.

 

[Lorelei]

YUCK

Read this link Advanced Tutorial so you can see what to look for and the importance of proportions. That depth % is scary

ETA - this diamond would be a far better choice as an example of a great cut.

http://www.whiteflash.com/hearts_arrows/A-Cut-Above-H-A-cut-diamond-2436439.htm#

 

[JulieN]

I just realized that that faces up more like a 1.4-1.5