RB .9 ct Thoughts Requested

[Worthday]

Greetings, I once again request your input on a diamond. GIA cert states "Cut grade affected by brillianteering" I have read up a bit on it, and it doesn't seem to be a deal breaker for me. Cost is $3250

Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 0.90
Cut: Good
Color: J
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 62.4%
Table: 55.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle: Slightly thick to thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Faint
Measurements: 6.19*6.15*3.85
Crown Angle: 35.0
Pavilion Angle: 40.8

Link to stone : http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS1-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1512555.asp



The Idealscope looks good to me, but I am still a newbie.

I'd appreciate any feedback!

 

[Enerchi]

Yes, the IS looks ok, but I'd keep searching for a GIA XXX instead of a 'good' cut. They are out there!
You would be amazed at what a difference there is between excellent and good... and in "diamondland" CUT IS KING!

 

[Worthday]

I totally agree with cut being king, but this diamond confuses me. It scores nicely on the HCA (1.6) and appears to be a much better than "good" diamond based on the cut ratios..I think : )

 

[GreenBling]

Something's off with this image. Shouldn't there be whites around the edge of the diamond?

 

[0-0-0]

Nothing's off with the image. The stone has a painted girdle as suggested by GIA's comment on the report. This along with the thick girdle brought the cut grade down.

 

[GreenBling]

Nothing's off with the image. The stone has a painted girdle as suggested by GIA's comment on the report. This along with the thick girdle brought the cut grade down.

I see. What are effects of painted girdle may I ask?

 

[0-0-0]

http://youtu.be/7kmj-TkqTuI
http://www.goodoldgold.com/4Cs/NewCutGrading/Painting/

The edge of a painted stone looks less bright due to reduced contrast. But the difference may not be spotted by casual observers. Painted stones also tend to weigh slightly more as they retain more material on the girdle.

 

[JulieN]

Basically, Ideal Scope checks out, though I specifically wanted an ASET for this one, guess i didn't make that clear. Anyway, I suggested this one as it is very discounted for its characteristics, but if you bought it as an Eightstar you would be paying a premium! You need to ask the staff at JA if it looks less bright compared to a traditional diamond.

 

[Worthday]

Basically, Ideal Scope checks out, though I specifically wanted an ASET for this one. Anyway, I suggested this one as it is very discounted for its characteristics, but if you bought it as an Eightstar you would be paying a premium! You need to ask the staff at JA if it looks less bright compared to a traditional diamond.

Will do, thanks!

 

[Worthday]

Basically, Ideal Scope checks out, though I specifically wanted an ASET for this one. Anyway, I suggested this one as it is very discounted for its characteristics, but if you bought it as an Eightstar you would be paying a premium! You need to ask the staff at JA if it looks less bright compared to a traditional diamond.

Will do, thanks!

From James Allen,

"The gemologist confirmed that this diamond offers great fire, brilliance, and scintillation so it's going to be incredibly bright (regardless of brillianteering). You should have no concerns with the beauty and brightness that this diamond offers"

Hold expires shortly, so is it worth seeing in person?