Talked myself into a bigger carat size. Need help with 2.8-2.9 carat stone check

[Musa15]

Musa15, were you able to make a decision?

@Kim N just as a thought experiment: how does this stone look?
2.74 I VS2

 

[Kim N]

@Kim N just as a thought experiment: how does this stone look?
2.74 I VS2

It's gorgeous and very well cut!

 

[Musa15]

It's gorgeous and very well cut!

I checked the HCA tool and it has an HCA score of 1. I think I’m going to call customer service to see what my options are. Outside of that do you think the angles are good on this one?

 

[Kim N]

I checked the HCA tool and it has an HCA score of 1. I think I’m going to call customer service to see what my options are. Outside of that do you think the angles are good on this one?

Yes, they are awesome!

 

[SomethingNew]

I just got back from Puerto Rico so was hoping to make a decision today and I’m still undecided! Haha I am *almost* wanting to return both and try my luck with another order. However, clean origin is kind of funky with returns. They consider a return and purchase of something else an “exchange” and only 1 exchange is allowed per household, so I don’t think I would be able to purchase another 2 stones to compare. I’m in a pickle!

Not intended to thread jack, but I also just came back from Puerto Rico! Did you enjoy your trip? The whole island went thru a lot from the hurricane a couple years ago. i am so glad it is slowing coming back to life again. People are super friendly and the beaches are beautiful.

 

[Musa15]

Not intended to thread jack, but I also just came back from Puerto Rico! Did you enjoy your trip? The whole island went thru a lot from the hurricane a couple years ago. i am so glad it is slowing coming back to life again. People are super friendly and the beaches are beautiful.

I loved Puerto Rico! I’m half PR but had never visited the island! I stayed in the rainforest and we did tons of hiking, rock climbing, river activities it was amazing! San Juan was great too and we visited Luquillo too! It was nice to get to know my roots and I know I’ll be back

 

[Musa15]

Hey again! I am leaning towards buying the I colored stone to compare since I’m unable to decided between the 2 I currently have. Luckily, it comes with some ideal/ASET images. Do these areas with the arrows appear to have light leakage?

Thanks!

 

[Musa15]

@Kim N and @DejaWiz do you know if these lighter spots are light leakage? Posting from my phone so apologies for double post

 

[DejaWiz]

@Kim N and @DejaWiz do you know if these lighter spots are light leakage? Posting from my phone so apologies for double post

Can you please post the link to the DiaCertImages site for this one?

 

[Kim N]

Can you please post the link to the DiaCertImages site for this one?

https://img.diacertimages.com/images/4927732/embed.html

 

[Kim N]

Hey again! I am leaning towards buying the I colored stone to compare since I’m unable to decided between the 2 I currently have. Luckily, it comes with some ideal/ASET images. Do these areas with the arrows appear to have light leakage?

Thanks!

Those areas look like reflections from the light source or photography set-up. Leakage would appear differently.

 

[Musa15]

Those areas look like reflections from the light source or photography set-up. Leakage would appear differently.

Thanks Kim, you beat me to posting the link. I was concerned that the transparent areas were light leakages. You think it’s a reflection?

 

[Kim N]

Thanks Kim, you beat me to posting the link. I was concerned that the transparent areas were light leakages. You think it’s a reflection?

Yes, I do. @Karl_K, would you be able to take a look at these?

https://img.diacertimages.com/images/4927732/embed.html

 

[Karl_K]

Yes, I do. @Karl_K, would you be able to take a look at these?

https://img.diacertimages.com/images/4927732/embed.html

stray light getting into the scope.
Its a common issue with dibox, they have a light source to close to the ring that holds the scopes.

 

[Kim N]

stray light getting into the scope.
Its a common issue with dibox, they have a light source to close to the ring that holds the scopes.

Thanks for the confirmation, Karl!

 

[Musa15]

Thank you both!!

Thanks for the confirmation, Karl!

 

[Musa15]

Ok one more question is that a crack or feather at the 11 o’clock position? Would it be visible with regular viewing distance?

Thank you both!!

 

[Kim N]

Ok one more question is that a crack or feather at the 11 o’clock position? Would it be visible with regular viewing distance?

Do you mean at the edge? It looks like a needle and most likely not visible, but if you're concerned you can cover it with a prong.

 

[DejaWiz]

ASET looks great!

 

[DejaWiz]

Ok one more question is that a crack or feather at the 11 o’clock position? Would it be visible with regular viewing distance?

Looks like a carbon speck from the CVD growth process.
Nothing to worry about and won't impact overall performance.

 

[Musa15]

Just ordered the 2.74 I stone! I am going to be in so much trouble (with myself) as I soon will have 3 stones that I need to evaluate

If you're following this never ending saga, I now have 1 2.64 G colored stone, 1 2.8 J colored stone and this newest one will be a 2.74 I colored stone. I am a fan of the SIZE of the 2.8 J but I notice that it is not very bright and the dull yellow/brown color is not that nice. I am a huge fan of the CRISP 2.64 G colored stone but find it to be just under my ideal size in terms of finger coverage. So here's to hoping that the 2.74 I colored stone will strike a nice balance between color and size. fingers crossed.

I will update this thread with my findings, because you know, science.

 

[Kim N]

Just ordered the 2.74 I stone! I am going to be in so much trouble (with myself) as I soon will have 3 stones that I need to evaluate

If you're following this never ending saga, I now have 1 2.64 G colored stone, 1 2.8 J colored stone and this newest one will be a 2.74 I colored stone. I am a fan of the SIZE of the 2.8 J but I notice that it is not very bright and the dull yellow/brown color is not that nice. I am a huge fan of the CRISP 2.64 G colored stone but find it to be just under my ideal size in terms of finger coverage. So here's to hoping that the 2.74 I colored stone will strike a nice balance between color and size. fingers crossed.

I will update this thread with my findings, because you know, science.

Looking forward to your comparison!

 

[DejaWiz]

Just ordered the 2.74 I stone! I am going to be in so much trouble (with myself) as I soon will have 3 stones that I need to evaluate

If you're following this never ending saga, I now have 1 2.64 G colored stone, 1 2.8 J colored stone and this newest one will be a 2.74 I colored stone. I am a fan of the SIZE of the 2.8 J but I notice that it is not very bright and the dull yellow/brown color is not that nice. I am a huge fan of the CRISP 2.64 G colored stone but find it to be just under my ideal size in terms of finger coverage. So here's to hoping that the 2.74 I colored stone will strike a nice balance between color and size. fingers crossed.

I will update this thread with my findings, because you know, science.

 

[Musa15]

So, I did a thing! Actually, I did 2 things

I couldn’t decide between the 2.64 G and the 2.74 I stone so I decided to make a matching ring and necklace set! I was inspired by ByBonnie’s tulip design and wanted something simple and yet elegant. I am beyond thrilled on how these 2 pieces came out. It’s been months in the making but here they are!

 

[Mlh]

Wow!! Gorgeous!! Can I ask, who made them? Congrats on such beautiful pieces!!

 

[DiamondsOnly]

Beautiful ring and necklace!!!
I too would love to know who made them.

 

[Musa15]

Here’s another beauty shot

 

[DejaWiz]

Absolutely stunning set!

 

[Musa15]

Absolutely stunning set!

Thank you! Now I need the earrings. Loving diamonds- It’s a sickness indeed.

 

[luvmysparklies]

Whoa! That is a beautiful set!