Opinions on this stone for a pendant

[Scooba116]

I did ask for a less steep crown angle and brighter center, but l'm concerned about the cut grade. It looks like it would be an AGS ideal though.

In the middle in this video



@DejaWiz @Kim N

 

[Scooba116]

I did ask for a less steep crown angle and brighter center, but l'm concerned about the cut grade. It looks like it would be an AGS ideal though.

In the middle in this video



@DejaWiz @Kim N

I understand that it’s an IGI Ex because the crown angle is under 33, but why would IGI do they if it could still have ideal performance?

 

[Karl_K]

Numbers are a bit meh
Fire down.
Its also treated cvd an a lot of them have crystal issues.
A good 360 video would be needed before I would consider recommending it.
59 or 60 table 40.8ish pavilion 33-34 crown would be a good combo for a large table stone with a 360 video to check for cut and crystal issues..

 

[Scooba116]

Thanks, @Karl_K . I did ask for a brighter and slightly less firey stone. And here is a 360 video.

The other 2 stones in the one video are studs that the vendor also made for me. When buying those stones, I think I posted them on here and was told that one might have cvd strain, and when I asked the vendor about that, I was told that their GIA graduate gemologist checked the stones and did not see any issues that may affect light performance. I think I am willing to accept such an assurance from a vendor who is highly recommended by PSers for stones that don’t break the bank (although I do plan to have them for many years to come), but I will certainly ask if this one has any crystal issues.

I was first given this one (again in the middle) as an option, but I did not like how dark the arrows appear, I think I prefer more brightness and less contrast.
Would this be a better option?

 

[Scooba116]

Any other thoughts on this?

Here’s a better 360