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Hi Everyone, can you please look at the pictures and diamond information and let me know what your opinion is on whether this is a good stone to purchase? It is $1500.

Thanks!

Gary

Report Type: Diamond Quality™ Document
Shape and Style: Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.43 - 5.46 x 3.37 mm
Cut Grade: AGS Ideal 0
Color Grade: AGS 0.5 (E)
Clarity Grade: AGS 5 (SI1)
Carat Weight 0.610
Fluorescence: Negligible
Comments: Additional clouds are not shown.

Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Table: 55.0%
Crown Angle: 34.4
Crown Height: 15.4%
Girdle: Faceted, 1.5% to 4.1%
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Pavilion Depth: 43.1%
Star Length: 53%
Lower Girdle Length: 79%
Total Depth: 61.9%
Culet: Pointed



ideal scope GP.jpg
 
Aset

Aset GP.jpg
 
Diamond 40x

Diamond 40x GP.jpg
 
ask WF if this is eye clean because of that little black inclusion smack in the middle.
 
Yes, I am having them look at that. I believe that he said it was "eye clean" though. If it is eye clean, do you think it looks good?

Thanks,

Gary
 
When was the report issued?
 
It looks great Gary, in that size hopefully it is eyeclean but make sure as you are doing, if so then fine. Looks like a lovely diamond.
 
Do you have any other options?

Really not liking that inclusion.
 
Ideal, the report was done September 26, 2008.

Here is another option of a diamond through whiteflash. It is slightly smaller but the same price.

Report: AGS
. Shape: Round Ideal Cut
. Carat: 0.583
. Depth %: 61
. Table %: 56
. Crown Angle: 34.6
. Crown %: 15.1
. Star : 55
. Pavilion Angle: 41
. Pavilion %: 43.3
. Lower Girdle %: 76
. Girdle: Thin to Medium Faceted
. Measurements: 5.39-5.56X3.30
. Polish: Excellent
. Symmetry: Excellent
. Culet: Pointed
. Fluorescence: Negligible

Do you think this one is better since the inclusion is smaller and not right in the middle? It scores a 1.8 on the cut advisor.



ASET GP2 .58.jpg
 
Diamond #2 ASET image

.58 carats

ASET GP .58.jpg
 
Not liking #2''s IS/ASET image.
 
Date: 6/29/2009 11:23:18 AM
Author: Stone-cold11
Not liking #2''s IS/ASET image.
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Ditto that. Too much leakage.
 
Ideal: I have been told by whiteflash that Diamond number 1 is eye clean. Do you believe that since it is eye clean that the inclusion in the middle like that will not affect the overall brilliance of the diamond since it is an ideal cut, etc.?

Please let me know.

I really appreciate it!
 
Date: 6/29/2009 11:18:56 AM
Author: SB_Gary
Diamond #2 ASET image

.58 carats
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Not this one Gary, you can see the leakage and it will likely show in the diamond itself.
 
Date: 6/29/2009 11:41:01 AM
Author: SB_Gary
Ideal: I have been told by whiteflash that Diamond number 1 is eye clean. Do you believe that since it is eye clean that the inclusion in the middle like that will not affect the overall brilliance of the diamond since it is an ideal cut, etc.?

Please let me know.

I really appreciate it!
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It should not if WF says it is eyeclean.
 
Date: 6/29/2009 11:41:01 AM
Author: SB_Gary
Ideal: I have been told by whiteflash that Diamond number 1 is eye clean. Do you believe that since it is eye clean that the inclusion in the middle like that will not affect the overall brilliance of the diamond since it is an ideal cut, etc.?

Please let me know.

I really appreciate it!
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Should not affect if eye-clean.
 
Hey Guys,

So I have one last diamond that fits in my budget and requirements. Let me know what you think about this one compared to number 1 (number 2 is out since there is too much leakage, etc.)

Diamond #3
Cost: $1475
GIA Report: Feb, 2009
Round Brilliant
Measurements: 5.33 - 5.39 x 3.28 mm

Carat Weight: 0.56 carat
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: SI1
Cut Grade: Excellent
Proportions:
Depth: 61.2%
Table: 54%
Crown Angle: 34.5°
Crown Height: 16.0%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Pavilion Depth: 43.0%
Star length: 50%
Lower Half: 80%
Girdle: Thin, Faceted (2.5%)
Culet: None
Finish:
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: Faint
Clarity Characteristics:
Crystal

I''ll attach IDEAL SCOPE and ASET IMAGE.

Thanks for helping me out guys, I have to make the decision today so this is very overwhelming!

P.S. I know that the diamond with the black inclusion is "eye clean" but it does scare me a little since it is right in the middle and it is a big purchase. Thank you for helping me with my decisions here. I look forward to hearing what you have to say about this last diamond.


IDEAL SCOPE GP3 .56.jpg
 
The ASET Image for the .56 Diamond #3

ASET GP3 .56.jpg
 
This is nice too.
 
Date: 6/29/2009 12:02:16 PM
Author: SB_Gary
The ASET Image for the .56 Diamond #3
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This one looks excellent.
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Okay guys, this is the last question. Between Diamonds #1 and #3 which do you think is better? Is there a noticeable difference in size between a .56 and a .61? The diamond will be going in a bezzeled setting with a halo around it. Even though it is "eye clean" I am a little worried about the black inclusion in the middle of Diamond #1 should I get #3 just so I feel better about the purchase?

Thanks guys, it looks like its about time to make the purchase and start the process of getting the setting made! I look forward to your final opinions.

Gary
 
Date: 6/29/2009 12:33:05 PM
Author: SB_Gary
Okay guys, this is the last question. Between Diamonds #1 and #3 which do you think is better? Is there a noticeable difference in size between a .56 and a .61? The diamond will be going in a bezzeled setting with a halo around it. Even though it is ''eye clean'' I am a little worried about the black inclusion in the middle of Diamond #1 should I get #3 just so I feel better about the purchase?

Thanks guys, it looks like its about time to make the purchase and start the process of getting the setting made! I look forward to your final opinions.

Gary
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There will not be really any visible difference for size between the two. If you are concerned then go with the other one, check again with WF and ask them to get some of the others to check it out for you, that way several pairs of experienced eyes can give you an opinion.
 
Both are good. The central inclusion should not be a problem, well cut stones can hide inclusion in the center pretty well. But if you are afraid then go the safe, mind clean route with #3.

Performance wise should not be that much of a difference. Maybe ask WF to do a blind test with their employees on these 2 stones?
 
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