SI2 Concerns

[oni242]

Should I be concerned about the rather large feather on this 1.02 diamond? It has everything I was looking for except that SI2 flaw. It is a Hearts and Arrow Ideal Cut with a certificate by AGS. Diamond looks clean otherwise. Do you think it will be eye clean? How much would you value this diamond at?


Picture (Pic is magnified x 10)


Stats:

Carats: 1.02

Diamond Color: F

Diamond Clarity: SI2

Diamond Cut: Ideal

Measurements: 6.47*6.51*3.98

Depth: 61.3%

Table: 55.7%

Crown Angle: 34.8°

Crown %: 15.2%

Pavilion Angle: 40.9°

Pavilion %: 43.0%

Diamond Polish: Ideal

Diamond Symmetry: Ideal

Diamond Fluorescence: None

 

[stone-cold11]

You cannot tell if a stone is eye-clean from any image. Ask JA if it is eye-clean and maybe ask the gemologist to comment on it and if it will be a risk.

 

[Bella_mezzo]

Ditto-ask JA if it is eyeclean (and specify what eye clean means to you).

 

[yssie]

Date: 5/6/2010 2:11:26 PM
Author: Bella_mezzo
Ditto-ask JA if it is eyeclean (and specify what eye clean means to you).

This.

Can''t comment on visibility or durability from the plot or pictures.

 

[oni242]

Thanks for the replies. I emailed and received a call right away from JA. The person I spoke with said it''s very hard to see since it''s well within the table and I would have to view it at certain angles to see it. He also said there''s very little structural concerns and that the flaw can be hidden under a prong. I''m a bit wary because there''s no way this guy had the diamond right in front of him when he called me, right? I guess we''ll see...
So regardless, is $5390 a good deal for a diamond of this quality?

 

[yssie]

JA has a generous return policy - sounds like you like the stone, why not have it shipped out and take a look in person and have it appraised? That will answer all your questions one way or another.

 

[oni242]

Date: 5/6/2010 3:17:52 PM
Author: yssie
JA has a generous return policy - sounds like you like the stone, why not have it shipped out and take a look in person and have it appraised? That will answer all your questions one way or another.

I'm really not crazy about the inclusion if it's going to be noticeable. I guess I liked the price more than anything else and now I feel a little guilty about it. Money's tight but I can probably budget up to $10,000 yet the practical side of me tells me to save that money for the wedding. I really don't know much about diamonds and I went the easy route and bought the daily diamond recommended on thetruthaboutdiamonds site. I'd really like to hear some honest opinions on this diamond.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1253643.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357

 

[slg47]

if you''re really worried about SI2, you could start looking for G/H SI stones in your budget?

 

[Dreamer_D]

Date: 5/6/2010 4:16:11 PM
Author: slg47
if you''re really worried about SI2, you could start looking for G/H SI stones in your budget?

Ditto this.

Is this an engagement diamond? Does the intended wearer have any preferences about size or inclusions/color that you want to take into account?