Sanity Check - Engagement Diamond

[AndrewN]

Good Morning All,
First off, want to say that this forum has been exceptionally helpful in learning more about diamonds. I am looking to source a diamond for an engagement ring, and would like your thoughts on the one below. The diamond below is a recommendation from one of the forum sponsors, and I want to get the forum's opinion on if there are any considerations that I should have in mind with regards to this diamond. Running it through HCA, it is 0.6, so passes the <2 limit. I figure the fluorescence is also impacting the price on this, but is something that shouldn't be a problem for me.


Thank you in advance!

Link to the diamond i: https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.5-ct-H-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond/D45289958?rfr=search

H&A picture below

 

[Eeveepenny]

The arrows image looks a bit off to me, but I’m no expert! Hopefully someone else will be able to give you some more help

 

[Bron357]

I’m not a diamond guru but the “hearts and arrows” are a bit off.
You are buying an expensive diamond so you want maximum sparkle.
Many here will tell you that CUT is No 1. It makes a big difference.
Have you had a look at WhiteFlash ? Their “Cut above Diamonds” never disappoint. i think to keep around the $25K budget at 2.5 carats you can go down a little in colour and clarity to get the best cut.

 

[tyty333]

FYI...some other possibilities (the one you posted has a low crown/low pavilion and the H&A well, not great)

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.53-ct-H-VVS2-Affinity-Cut-Round-Diamond/D45286543?rfr=search ask for an Aset image due to high crown

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.52-ct-I-VS2-Affinity-Cut-Round-Diamond/D45307928?rfr=search great numbers but I couldnt get the video to
come up so couldn't really look at inclusions

https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.51-ct-H-VS2-Affinity-Cut-Round-Diamond/D44909401?rfr=search again, nice numbers

 

[AndrewN]

Thank you for the recommendations! I actually have spent a decent amount of time looking at WF's ACAs, but after mulling over it, I don't feel I would appreciate the difference between a super ideal vs a n ideal to justify the premium.

I think at the end of the day, if i can get a diamond that is 90% better cut than the average person walking into a diamond store, I will be a happy camper

From your Bron357, Eeveepenny, and tyty333's,are the arrows on the original diamond enough of a problem to pass on the stone?

 

[Kaycee2018]

Thank you for the recommendations! I actually have spent a decent amount of time looking at WF's ACAs, but after mulling over it, I don't feel I would appreciate the difference between a super ideal vs a n ideal to justify the premium.

I think at the end of the day, if i can get a diamond that is 90% better cut than the average person walking into a diamond store, I will be a happy camper

From your Bron357, Eeveepenny, and tyty333's,are the arrows on the original diamond enough of a problem to pass on the stone?

I totally understand your sentiment. But I agree others that you can improve on your original pick. H&A images don't look great and the photo of the diamond isn't very impressive. The three that @tyty333 suggested all look better. FWIW, I have purchased from Adiamor and they have been great. Sometimes their diamonds can be found on other websites for less, but they will price match. Here is one from B2C that has advanced images and look promising:

2.51 carat (ct) GIA Round Loose Diamond G Color VS2 Clarity Excellent Cut

www.b2cjewels.com

ETA: B2C also has some I colors with advanced imaging that might be good options:

2.53 carat (ct) GIA Round Loose Diamond I Color VVS2 Clarity Excellent Cut

www.b2cjewels.com

2.52 carat (ct) GIA Round Loose Diamond I Color VS2 Clarity Excellent Cut

www.b2cjewels.com

2.55 carat (ct) GIA Round Loose Diamond I Color VVS1 Clarity Excellent Cut

www.b2cjewels.com

 

[OoohShiny]

FYI...some other possibilities (the one you posted has a low crown/low pavilion and the H&A well, not great)

34 degrees is a low crown??

Or is it because the larger, 58% table reduces height?

 

[mwilliamanderson]

The 40.6 Pavillion would be better suited to a 35 degree crown.
The 34 degree crown would pair better with a 40.9 degree pavillion.
Either scenario would be better to maintain an inverse relationship in the CA/PA angles.

 

[headlight]

Fluorescence has nothing to do with the price of this stone as it is faint which has no effect.

 

[tyty333]

34 degrees is a low crown??

Or is it because the larger, 58% table reduces height?

I should have said low crown/low pavilion combo. The 34 crown would be fine with something closer to 41 pavilion.

Some of the ones I posted have a higher crown than we usually recommend (that's why I asked for an aset image). For some reason my eyes tend
to like 35 and 35.5 crowns.

Edit... @AndrewN Can you get an Aset image on the H you posted? That would really tell us how its doing. I personally would pass due to the
low crown/low pavilion combo and the messy hearts. I'm wondering if its a badly taken photo and its not as bad as it looks? Maybe we can get
@Karl_K to tell us whether he thinks the photo is badly taken or whether that photo truly represents the stone.

So, ok, I just went and look at ACAs and you are in the ballpark so it makes no sense to not look at them.

https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4189819.htm
look at the Brilliance video of this one and you can see how eye-clean it is

If you can do an I

Diamond | 2.625 ct I SI1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4264608

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.625 carat I color SI1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4264608

www.whiteflash.com

 

[Bron357]

There is nothing “wrong” with the diamond you have chosen, it’s lovely BUT for $25k it’s worthwhile considering all your options and getting the best performing diamond.
The whole reason why people love and buy diamonds and why they are so darn expensive is their unique and stunning sparkle and dispersion.

 

[AndrewN]

Thank you all for your input! I really appreciate it.
@tyty333 I will definitely check out these Whiteflash diamonds!
@Kaycee2018 Is there something that you are seeing in the other diamonds that I should be looking for to see what looks good?
@Bron357 Definitely understand. I ultimately am aiming for as good of a stone at a price point as possible, so welcome the feedback.