Please help with this stone

[westcoastmom]

I looked at this stone. It really sparkles. However, it has strong fluorescence and the GIA report number is 6147379539. The cert is over a year old and this merchant at a NY diamond district owns this diamond. He is asking for $16K. The thing that worries me is the cloud in the report. Merchant does not take photos.

I have a budget of around $15-16K.
Thanks.

Diamond Grading Report

Round Brilliant
Measurements
7.67 - 7.69 x 4.65 mm
Carat Weight
1.65 carat
Color Grade
G
Clarity Grade
VS2
Cut Grade
Excellent

proportions
Depth
60.5 %
Table
58 %
Crown Angle
34.5°
Crown Height
14.5%
Pavilion Angle
41.0°
Pavilion Depth
43.5%
Star Length
55%
Lower Half
80%
Girdle
Thin to Medium, Faceted, 2.5%
Culet
None

finish
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent

Fluorescence
Fluorescence
Strong Blue

clarity characteristics
clarity characteristics
Cloud, Crystal, Needle, Natural

comments

Additional clouds, pinpoints and surface graining are not shown.

 

[ecf8503]

A cloud in a VS2 shouldn't be a problem.

As for the fluor - do you like that effect? Rarely it can cause a stone to look oily or milky in strong direct sunlight, and that is something the vendor *should* be able to tell you. If you can, see it for yourself - look at it on a sunny day outdoors.

FWIW, I have a D color w/ SB fluor and I love it!

All the specs on the stone look fine - HCA = 1.9 (good). Don't worry about a cert a year old. No biggie.

 

[westcoastmom]

Today was a cloudy day. I took the stone outside to have a look, and it looks good. I have it on hold till Monday and I will take a closer look. Hopefully, we'll have a sunny day.
The first thing that captured me with this stone was how brilliant it shines. I didn't notice any blue hues so I guess I have to say I like the blue fluorescence.

I'd like others to chime in to see whether the asking price of $16K is too high.

 

[westcoastmom]

I have looked at this stone today. Here are the photos.
Please let me know if this is a quality stone.
1.56 carat, G, VS1

 

[westcoastmom]

Assuming stone 1 and stone 2 are similarly priced, which one would you prefer.
Stone 1 has a larger diameter 7.69 vs 7.46 for stone 2. This is my dilemma.
This is stone 2's GIA report.


Diamond Grading Report

Round Brilliant
Measurements
7.41 - 7.46 x 4.60 mm
Carat Weight
1.56 carat
Color Grade
G
Clarity Grade
VS1
Cut Grade
Excellent

proportions
Depth
61.8 %
Table
56 %
Crown Angle
34.0°
Crown Height
15.0%
Pavilion Angle
40.8°
Pavilion Depth
43.0%
Star Length
55%
Lower Half
75%
Girdle
Medium to Slightly Thick, Faceted, 3.5%
Culet
None

finish
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent

Fluorescence
Fluorescence
None

clarity characteristics
clarity characteristics
Crystal, Pinpoint

comments

Clouds are not shown.
Additional pinpoints are not shown.


Please advise me. Thanks

 

[Dancing Fire]

I have looked at this stone today. Here are the photos.
Please let me know if this is a quality stone.
1.56 carat, G, VS1

nice looking stone!

 

[SMC]

Would you consider preloved? I'm not sure if this stone is still available, but it's a higher clarity and similarly priced to the ones that you listed: [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/1-58-gia-xxx-g-vs1-and-vatche-tiffany-repro-setting-t178939.html']https://www.pricescope.com/forum/preloved-ps-jewels/1-58-gia-xxx-g-vs1-and-vatche-tiffany-repro-setting-t178939.html[/URL]

It's also super pretty.

 

[Christina...]

The stone that sortmon posted in gorgeous and belonged to a veteran poster who really knows how to pick a good one! If I were searching for a similar stone, it would be my choice. That said, both of your choices look nice. I'd be sure that you are buying with a return policy though, and ask about an upgrade or trade in, if you think you may want to trade up for a larger stone in the future.

 

[westcoastmom]

Finally, this is the stone I think I will be selecting.
Is there anything I should be concerned about this stone?


Round Brilliant
Measurements
7.63 - 7.67 x 4.66 mm
Carat Weight
1.64 carat
Color Grade
G
Clarity Grade
VS2
Cut Grade
Excellent

proportions
Depth
60.9 %
Table
57 %
Crown Angle
34.5°
Crown Height
15.0%
Pavilion Angle
41.0°
Pavilion Depth
43.5%
Star Length
50%
Lower Half
75%
Girdle
Thin to Medium, Faceted, 3.0%
Culet
None

finish
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent

Fluorescence
Fluorescence
None

clarity characteristics
clarity characteristics
Feather, Crystal, Cloud, Pinpoint

 

[Christina...]

Looks like you have some beautiful options!

 

[westcoastmom]

Thanks. All these stones I had mentioned are about the same price. I am going for the last one because it has a good spread and no fluorescence. People I spoke with it is safer to go for one that has no fluorescence. This stone has great sparkles, saw it in direct sunlight and shade.

Do you think a 1.8mm or 2.0mm shank will be strong enough ? I am going for a simple 4 prong platinum setting.