Thoughts on local diamond option

[kjvdz]

I made a post a little while ago asking for help and received some great advice, so I firstly want to thank everyone for their help and input. I ended up contacting Martin from USA Certed Diamonds as he is actually located just outside of Toronto, which is convenient for me. He sent me a bunch of different options and narrowed it down to one strong contender. It is GIA 2257445158. 1.20 VS2 H. 6.84 mm. Table 57, depth 61, CA 33.5, PA 40.8. Knot, crystal, feather, needle, pinpoint, natural. Additional pinpoints not shown. No fluor. Girdle medium to sl thick. HCA comes out to 0.9.

I was sent over the following video
https://s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/v360vid/2257445158_v3.html

Martin checked with the dealer who told him that the spots around the table are dust, as are some of the spots on the table except for the main inclusion. He also confirmed that the slight haziness in the facets at 11 and 1 o’clock are either fingerprints or reflections, as they are both clear.

The stone is about US$6,800.

Any thoughts or concerns would be greatly appreciated.

 

[5551212JS]

IMO you need to download GIA, get a loupe and compare the inclusions on the GIA to the diamond as best as you can. If you have no access to the diamond then compare the GIA to the video. GIA doesn't document dust spots if that is what he is trying to get you to believe. And why would someone, in the jewelry business, make a video of a dirty diamond and be satisfied with its presentation when money is at stake? The pricing doesn't match the specs unless the inclusions are actually there IMO but you need to see for yourself or have another jeweler take a look. But don't lose chain of custody on the diamond if you take it to a different jeweler. By this I mean be present during the analysis at all times.

 

[kjvdz]

IMO you need to download GIA, get a loupe and compare the inclusions on the GIA to the diamond as best as you can. If you have no access to the diamond then compare the GIA to the video. GIA doesn't document dust spots if that is what he is trying to get you to believe. And why would someone, in the jewelry business, make a video of a dirty diamond and be satisfied with its presentation when money is at stake? The pricing doesn't match the specs unless the inclusions are actually there IMO but you need to see for yourself or have another jeweler take a look. But don't lose chain of custody on the diamond if you take it to a different jeweler. By this I mean be present during the analysis at all times.

You mean the price seems low if those are just dust spots, but would make more sense if they were actual inclusions?

 

[lalala]

The price seems correct for a 1.2 H-VS2. I'm not sure why that comment was made. I've seen similar priced stones on JA and USA is typically a little less.

 

[5551212JS]

kjvdz, yes that is what I meant. But there are other opinions ie lalala's.