So thanks to a very helpful redditor who spent a lot of time answering questions who seemed very knowledgable I have learned far more than I expected to about diamonds. For one, it pisses me off because the amount of jewelry stores I have been to have been so anti education. I want to know what all the numbers mean, what the acronyms mean etc. I'm hoping through this forum I can at least learn a little more and get a couple more opinions.
So I have the opportunity to buy a diamond, setting will come later. The following are the specs from the report.
Cut (Shape and Style) ROUND BRILLIANT
Carat Weight 1.19 CT
Clarity Grade VS2
Color Grade H
PROPORTIONS
Measurements 6.87 x 6.76 x 4.18 mm
Table 61%
Depth 61.3%
Crown Height 11.9%
Crown Angle 31°
Pavilion Depth 44.5%
Pavilion Angle 42°
Girdle THIN TO THICK
Culet VERY SMALL
OBSERVATIONS
Finish
Polish GOOD
Symmetry GOOD
Fluorescence NONE
The biggest things that stand out are the table, and the culet. How much am I going to notice these issues on the actual fire/brilliance? I have been to three stores with this information and none of them were able to speak about it. (I didn't mention at first that I had a diamond in mind, I brought up the numbers once we actually got to review the report for the diamonds we were talking about) Also, only one of them knew what the Holloway cut advisor was but didn't feel like it was a very important tool.
FYI, this diamond is an EGL USA report.
My price, through family, is comparable to GIA 1.00 CT, very good cut, J, SI2 GIA, diamonds.
Thanks for your time!
So I have the opportunity to buy a diamond, setting will come later. The following are the specs from the report.
Cut (Shape and Style) ROUND BRILLIANT
Carat Weight 1.19 CT
Clarity Grade VS2
Color Grade H
PROPORTIONS
Measurements 6.87 x 6.76 x 4.18 mm
Table 61%
Depth 61.3%
Crown Height 11.9%
Crown Angle 31°
Pavilion Depth 44.5%
Pavilion Angle 42°
Girdle THIN TO THICK
Culet VERY SMALL
OBSERVATIONS
Finish
Polish GOOD
Symmetry GOOD
Fluorescence NONE
The biggest things that stand out are the table, and the culet. How much am I going to notice these issues on the actual fire/brilliance? I have been to three stores with this information and none of them were able to speak about it. (I didn't mention at first that I had a diamond in mind, I brought up the numbers once we actually got to review the report for the diamonds we were talking about) Also, only one of them knew what the Holloway cut advisor was but didn't feel like it was a very important tool.
FYI, this diamond is an EGL USA report.
My price, through family, is comparable to GIA 1.00 CT, very good cut, J, SI2 GIA, diamonds.
Thanks for your time!