Opinions on this H&A?

[ajlei]

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2531898.htm

Is the slight clefting of the hearts a concern? Everything else seems pretty good.

 

[yssie]

it looks lovely.

different artifacts (clefts, v-thickness) are the results of slightly different proportions combinations, but the precision of cut required to produce the optical symmetry you see in the hearts image is clear

 

[Amys Bling]

this stone looks great!

 

[sparkie]

What do you know.. I selected a diamond with the exact same issue. I have been looking at ACA images on WF's website for the past 1 month now and I have to say that the diamond you picked is definitely one of the more symmetrical looking ACAs. Everything looks very nice and equal.

I was initially concerned about the clefting but am ok with it now. If anything, the clefts make the hearts look more like hearts.

The HCA numbers look good as well.. hmm I noticed that the numbers are almost the same as the one I selected. Maybe that's why the clefts are appearing. Here's the one I selected.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-2517114.htm

 

[yssie]

ajlei, sparkie - you might find the quick and dirty interesting: https://www.pricescope.com/journal/hearts_and_arrows_diamonds_and_basics_diamond_cutting

 

[ajlei]

Thanks! I also found the video from this thread very informative. https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/thin-arrows-vs-thick-arrows-where-is-it.119660/

Can't wait to see this beauty in person!

 

[ajlei]

Very nice, Sparkie. I also picked mine because of the awesome symmetry. Hope you love yours!