Hi,
I am new to this forum. I purchased a diamond yesterday from a b&m store and wanted to know your thoughts on it. Most of the stores in my area had a very limited selection of GIA/AGS graded stones, but I did find one that looked nice in person. After I purchased the stone I noticed it had a larger table than most of the ranges listed for an excellent cut. I have not picked up the ring yet, so I do not have any pictures.
Below are the stats on the diamond I selected. I had it set in a platinum solitaire setting.
GIA graded
1.02 carat
Round Brilliant
6.56 - 6.57 x 3.91 mm
Cut/Polish/Symmetry = excellent
Color = H
Clarity = VS2
Table size 60%
Star Length 55%
Crown Height 13%
Pavilion Depth 43.5%
Total Depth 59.6%
Crown Angle 33 degrees
Pavilion Angle 41 degrees
Lower half length 80%
Girdle = Thin - Medium 3.5%
Cutlet none/pointed
Fluorescence none
Almost all of the inclusions were concentrated on one facet which included a small crystal, small feather. There were also some pinpoints throughout the diamond and I was unable to see any of the inclusions when I looked for them even when I took the diamond outside the store to look at it in sunlight. I was able to see them under the microscope and they appeared to be mapped correctly.
When I put the measurements into the HCA calculator I received the below results
Total visual performance = 1.3
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Very Good
Spread = Excellent
It was also registered with gem print and received
Light Return = Excellent
Symmetry = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
I was just a little concerned that some of the measurements were outside the ideal angles/measurements to look for, but I think there are different combinations that work? I have 30 days to return for a full refund if I chose.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Buying a ring ended up being a much more time consuming process that I originally anticipated, but I tried to research online as much as I could.
Thanks,
Bob
I am new to this forum. I purchased a diamond yesterday from a b&m store and wanted to know your thoughts on it. Most of the stores in my area had a very limited selection of GIA/AGS graded stones, but I did find one that looked nice in person. After I purchased the stone I noticed it had a larger table than most of the ranges listed for an excellent cut. I have not picked up the ring yet, so I do not have any pictures.
Below are the stats on the diamond I selected. I had it set in a platinum solitaire setting.
GIA graded
1.02 carat
Round Brilliant
6.56 - 6.57 x 3.91 mm
Cut/Polish/Symmetry = excellent
Color = H
Clarity = VS2
Table size 60%
Star Length 55%
Crown Height 13%
Pavilion Depth 43.5%
Total Depth 59.6%
Crown Angle 33 degrees
Pavilion Angle 41 degrees
Lower half length 80%
Girdle = Thin - Medium 3.5%
Cutlet none/pointed
Fluorescence none
Almost all of the inclusions were concentrated on one facet which included a small crystal, small feather. There were also some pinpoints throughout the diamond and I was unable to see any of the inclusions when I looked for them even when I took the diamond outside the store to look at it in sunlight. I was able to see them under the microscope and they appeared to be mapped correctly.
When I put the measurements into the HCA calculator I received the below results
Total visual performance = 1.3
Light Return = Excellent
Fire = Excellent
Scintillation = Very Good
Spread = Excellent
It was also registered with gem print and received
Light Return = Excellent
Symmetry = Excellent
Scintillation = Excellent
I was just a little concerned that some of the measurements were outside the ideal angles/measurements to look for, but I think there are different combinations that work? I have 30 days to return for a full refund if I chose.
Any opinions would be greatly appreciated. Buying a ring ended up being a much more time consuming process that I originally anticipated, but I tried to research online as much as I could.
Thanks,
Bob