Thoughts on this 1.0 ct round cut

[seechrisfish]

I have been looking for at loose diamonds for a little bit and I think I may have found something, but I honestly I can't tell anymore.

weight: 1ct
clarity: si2
color: h
cut: EX
polish: EX
symmetry: VG.

There are a number of small inclusions, but my main concern is the feather at 12 o'clock. I am unsure is this something that can be hidden or if this is something I should pass on.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-470523

 

[Chihuahua6]

That looks to be a fairly large feather and located in a bad area, to the girdle edge. I don't believe it is eye clean either. The feather is the main thing giving it a SI2 rating because it is so large. I would pass on this one but I am not very experienced I will admit. I'm sure others will give their opinion and offer to find you something better. The folks are great here.

 

[seechrisfish]

Thanks for the feedback!

I thought it was fairly large when I saw it but it took a little bit for me to see it at first, so I thought I might be focusing to heavily on the feather once I found it. I welcome more feedback and suggestions. My budget is around 4500 for the loose diamond, so I understand if a full carat is out of my grasp (without going down into the I - J range), just thought it might be able to find a eye clean si2 or one where the inclusion can be hidden.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I'd look in the .90 range and stay above SI2. I'd avoid a feather (crack) inclusion being the first listed as it is the most significant inclusion especially in SI2. That stone likely had cut issues, too. Are you using the HCA to screen the numbers?

If not, this will help you stay in a territory for stones with greatest potential:

table: 54-58

depth: 60-62.3

crown angle: 34-35.0

pavilion angle: 40.6-41.0

 

[RockyRacoon]

Here are 5 stones with higher colors, that are all well-cut, come from well-respected vendors, and are under budget:

.836ct, G, SI1
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3337358.htm

.83ct, G, VS2
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3157629.htm

.82ct, H, SI1
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.820-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-104075326001

.81ct, G, VS2 - August Vintage Round (different faceting)
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0-81ct-g-vs2-august-vintage-round-diamond.html

.80ct, F, SI1
http://www.goodoldgold.com/ecommerce/0-8ct-f-si1-superior-round-hearts-and-arrows-diamond.html


If you drop to I-color, you can get some larger stones, equally as well cut.

 

[seechrisfish]

Thanks guys! I went down to a .90 diamond, up in color to a G, but stayed in the SI2 clarity range. The HCA tip was useful as I the diamond I purchased was well under 2. While the feather is the first inclusion it is not visible once you look at it in person.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-468202


Thanks again!