opinions?

[meestersgirl]

Hello! I have been a long time lurker on PS and would appreciate some input on this stone.

Depth - 61.4
table-55
CA-35.5
PA-40.4
HCA-0.7 ex ex ex very good

GIA Cert

 

[meestersgirl]

idealscope

 

[stone-cold11]

Somewhat suspicious that the images are for a stone with a 40.4 degree PA.

 

[meestersgirl]

suspicious? Could you explain?

 

[stone-cold11]

There should be more black in both images. Hope the experts can shine more light on this.

 

[meestersgirl]

Could it just be the way the pictures were taken?

 

[stone-cold11]

yap. Which is what I am wondering. If the idealscope image is not taken according to standard practice, the image is useless as a tool to judge light return/obstruction.

 

[meestersgirl]

gotcha. The vendor is Engagement rings direct. Mark says the stone looks good and is eye clean. Should I ask for another image?

 

[ChunkyCushionLover]

Date: 4/12/2010 10:31:36 PM
Author: Stone-cold11
There should be more black in both images. Hope the experts can shine more light on this.

Well there is a bit too much back or side lighting getting into the scope which is making the image look lighter than it should.
But that combination could still get AGS ideal with PGS and would have with AGS gold system.

Can you get an ASET image by any chance?

 

[meestersgirl]

I asked Mark for aset and idealscope, however he only sent idealscope. I wonder if he can''t provide aset since I haven''t seen an ERD post with one.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/12/2010 10:51:08 PM
Author: meestersgirl
I asked Mark for aset and idealscope, however he only sent idealscope. I wonder if he can't provide aset since I haven't seen an ERD post with one.

With this pavilion angle the concern is obstruction, this normally shows itself as dark areas or darker parts of the arrows, sometimes the tips of the arrows look like paddles which the image isn't showing. It is possible that the stone isn't showing obstruction depending on various factors, what I would do is ask Mark if the stone looks dark at close viewing, if so then this is obstruction which is caused by the viewer's head/ body blocking the light to the stone. Mark should be able to advise if this is the case. Ask for a retake of the Idealscope image if possible.

 

[meestersgirl]

Date: 4/13/2010 9:25:02 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 4/12/2010 10:51:08 PM

Author: meestersgirl

I asked Mark for aset and idealscope, however he only sent idealscope. I wonder if he can''t provide aset since I haven''t seen an ERD post with one.

With this pavilion angle the concern is obstruction, this normally shows itself as dark areas or darker parts of the arrows, sometimes the tips of the arrows look like paddles which the image isn''t showing. It is possible that the stone isn''t showing obstruction depending on various factors, what I would do is ask Mark if the stone looks dark at close viewing, if so then this is obstruction which is caused by the viewer''s head/ body blocking the light to the stone. Mark should be able to advise if this is the case. Ask for a retake of the Idealscope image if possible.

Thanks! I will ask about obstruction. Mark is going to be tired of all my emails

 

[Got_the_Bling]

Not being an expert by any stretch, I think this diamond looks great. Is there a hint of blue fluorescence in this diamond? I see a little blue on the right hand side of the diamond.

I''ve had a couple posts on the general impression of fluorescence and if it is something that people desire or not.

Best of luck,

Cheers.

 

[meestersgirl]

Strong blue actually

Mark has assured me that there is no milkyness or haziness.

 

[meestersgirl]

Just got an email from Mark. Such a quick response time! His Aset machine is out for repair. He sees no obstruction and is not concerned with the PA.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/13/2010 10:41:01 AM
Author: meestersgirl
Just got an email from Mark. Such a quick response time! His Aset machine is out for repair. He sees no obstruction and is not concerned with the PA.

Ok sounds fine.