Thoughts on optical performance of this emerald cut?

[blrg15]

Hello,

This is my first time buying a diamond and my girlfriend decided she's a fan of emerald cuts. I've done lots of research on what to look for in an emerald and came across this 2.1 H VVS2 gem on Rare Carat, IGI certified. I was a fan of the scintillation. It seemed to me lively and bright, and maintains some contrast without being too dark. It may be lacking in contrast but perhaps I'm overthinking it. Am I missing any issues? What do you think of it's optical performance? I'm considering asking for an ASET image if available.

2.1 Carat Emerald Lab Diamond | Rare Carat®

2.1 Carat Emerald Lab Diamond | Rare Carat®

www.rarecarat.com

I filtered my search for certain specs which I have listed here:
Table 61-69%
Depth 60-68%
L/W Ratio 1.39-1.51 (She is a fan of elongated)

 

[blrg15]

I should add, I found the same gem on Ritani for $3k less than the Rare Carat listing. Unless I'm missing something seems almost like a no-brainer.

 

[HerefortheBling]

I should add, I found the same gem on Ritani for $3k less than the Rare Carat listing. Unless I'm missing something seems almost like a no-brainer.

I don't know anything about emerald cuts, but I just wanted to let you know that Rare Carat will price match Ritani if you ask. If you want a setting too, then from my experience, the Rare Carat setting I have is much better than my Ritani ones.

 

[blrg15]

I found a couple others if anyone is inclined to help. Links have videos and dimensions

F VS1 - https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG549215454


F VVS2 - https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG550256896

 

[Kim N]

I found a couple others if anyone is inclined to help. Links have videos and dimensions

F VS1 - https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG549215454


F VVS2 - https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG550256896

Calling Karl_K.

 

[Karl_K]

@Kim N if I dont answer today, ping me tomorrow please. Just got back from docs and I'm blasted.

 

[blrg15]

A few more... trying to increase the odds of a winner.

E VS1 - https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG529267475


F VVS2 - https://www.ritani.com/products/2-2...vvs2-clarity-igi-lg551212602-sku-d-2p5k8trinu


F VS1 - https://www.ritani.com/products/2-3...-vs1-clarity-igi-lg551212709-sku-d-2p5k8triqt


F VVS2 - https://www.ritani.com/products/2-2...vvs2-clarity-igi-lg551212633-sku-d-2p5k8triop

 

[ringo865]

Emerald cut gurus will assist regarding the cut of your options.

I just came on to make sure, before you get too invested in this search, that you KNOW for sure whether your GF is onboard with getting a LAB diamond?

 

[Karl_K]

I found a couple others if anyone is inclined to help. Links have videos and dimensions

F VS1 - https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG549215454

That one just rocks.
I love the video that rotates them the right way.

Edit: this one is the winner, with the one below a close second.

 

[Karl_K]

A few more... trying to increase the odds of a winner.

E VS1 - https://loupe360.com/diamond/LG529267475


Good one but the one above is just slightly better.

F VVS2 - https://www.ritani.com/products/2-2...vvs2-clarity-igi-lg551212602-sku-d-2p5k8trinu


not bad but not the best of the lot.

F VS1 - https://www.ritani.com/products/2-3...-vs1-clarity-igi-lg551212709-sku-d-2p5k8triqt


not bad but not the best of the lot.

F VVS2 - https://www.ritani.com/products/2-2...vvs2-clarity-igi-lg551212633-sku-d-2p5k8triop

not bad but not the best of the lot.

See comments between the images.....
All of the ritani stones are cut by the same cutter and are nice stones but the other 2 have better crown height and just a slight better overall look.

 

[blrg15]

Emerald cut gurus will assist regarding the cut of your options.

I just came on to make sure, before you get too invested in this search, that you KNOW for sure whether your GF is onboard with getting a LAB diamond?

Yes, she is onboard. After showing her the lab diamonds I was able to find versus the cost of an equivalent natural, she would probably be upset with me if I paid the price for natural. She'd much rather the money be saved for a house that will eventually be hers.

 

[blrg15]

That one just rocks.
I love the video that rotates them the right way.

Edit: this one is the winner, with the one below a close second.

I really appreciate the feedback. Hopefully I'll have luck getting the 1.99 with virtual inventory, but good to know that the others are viable options if the top choice isn't available.

For education's sake, what would you say the larger crown height % contributes to the overall cut and performance?

 

[Karl_K]

For education's sake, what would you say the larger crown height % contributes to the overall cut and performance?

The answer is very complex but yes.
Face up there is little difference but off axis and moving there can be much more of a difference.
A stone with a smaller ch but the facets work better together can win.
Its a combination of a lot of things but a higher ch is one consideration.