opinions on this GIA graded .85 ct stone?

[killer_deep]

Hi Everyone,

I would love to get your feedback on the following diamond. I've attached pictures of the grading report, and of the stone itself, mounted in a ring. I'm wondering if the GIA report has a sarin report sticker attached to it at the bottom? Does it look eye-clean to you guys for an SI2? I think I can see inclusions in the picture, but the diamond is so sparkly that it looks like it wouldn't be too much of a big deal at normal viewing distances.

It scores 1.8 on the HCA, and it looks pretty good to me, so I would love any feedback that you could give me for this stone!

Thanks,
S

 

[killer_deep]

picture facing up... i think you can see some inclusions, but i bet it wouldn''t be obvious at normal viewing distance (making the stone eye-clean)

thoughts?

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/27/2009 1:20:17 PM
Author:killer_deep
Hi Everyone,

I would love to get your feedback on the following diamond. I've attached pictures of the grading report, and of the stone itself, mounted in a ring. I'm wondering if the GIA report has a sarin report sticker attached to it at the bottom? Does it look eye-clean to you guys for an SI2? I think I can see inclusions in the picture, but the diamond is so sparkly that it looks like it wouldn't be too much of a big deal at normal viewing distances.

It scores 1.8 on the HCA, and it looks pretty good to me, so I would love any feedback that you could give me for this stone!

Thanks,
S

Hi KD,

It has good potential, who is selling it - is it a jeweller or private individual? Can you check with whoever has the diamond that it is indeed eyeclean to your standards?

 

[killer_deep]

another shot that shows more of the fire, and what appears to be a similar inclusion at a different angle

 

[killer_deep]

Lorelei,
Its a private seller. I''m still on a "looking for a used ring" kick.
Thanks for the quick reply!
S

 

[Lorelei]

I wouldn''t risk judging whether it is eyeclean or not by a photo, best to ask.

 

[chrono]

The stone (based on the cert) looks to have potential, however, the picture does not show enough details to be able to tell me enough about the inclusion(s).

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 1/27/2009 1:23:33 PM
Author: killer_deep
Lorelei,
Its a private seller. I''m still on a ''looking for a used ring'' kick.
Thanks for the quick reply!
S

I missed a part of your post earlier - LOL on the looking for a used ring kick! Same applies as before, get an independant appraisal to make sure the diamond checks out and no damage etc.

 

[killer_deep]

Hi folks,

Sorry to bump an old thread, but the seller managed to send me a couple more pictures. What do you think? Can you make out any obvious inclusions?

S

 

[killer_deep]

Final picture.

I would love any more information or suggestions from you fine folks!

S

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/8/2009 2:29:20 AM
Author: killer_deep
Hi folks,

Sorry to bump an old thread, but the seller managed to send me a couple more pictures. What do you think? Can you make out any obvious inclusions?

S

Possibly at 3 o''clock towards the centre I can see what could be a small dark inclusion. Otherwise the pics aren''t clear enough for me regrettably.

 

[JulieN]

The one that Lorelei mentioned, and (if you rotated the ring so that the top prong is 12 o'clock) there is a streaky,feathery thing between the 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock prongs, near the edge, but maybe it is lint? Also, maybe a feather under the table at 9 which runs vertically, which might be a feather, or not. Also, not sure if there's some girdle damage at 9? I can see it in both of the pictures. A common place for damage to occur, actually...

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 2/8/2009 5:15:42 AM
Author: JulieN
The one that Lorelei mentioned, and (if you rotated the ring so that the top prong is 12 o'clock) there is a streaky,feathery thing between the 2 o'clock and 4 o'clock prongs, near the edge, but maybe it is lint? Also, maybe a feather under the table at 9 which runs vertically, which might be a feather, or not. Also, not sure if there's some girdle damage at 9? I can see it in both of the pictures. A common place for damage to occur, actually...

I see now the possible inclusion you mentioned Julie and also what might be chips on the girdle at 9 o'clock. I can see another possible chip or inclusion at 6.35.