Thoughts on this GCAL round lab - does it have gray tinge?

[kbcjewels]

Jeweler recommended the below for me but just wanted a second opinon . Many thanks!
Seems a bit gray, looking for close to 3 carat with ~5-6k price

Gem Certification & Assurance Lab

www.gcalusa.com

 

[breanne]

Hmm, I don't believe so, but to my not-entirely-trained-eye, it looks like pavilion twist?

@Kim N @DejaWiz

 

[Kim N]

It does look kind of brownish grey to my eyes. The cut is good--it's slightly tilted in the video.

I would want to see an ASET image on this one, but it might be a better option.

3.21 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG544280998 | Ritani

3.21 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG544280998

www.ritani.com

 

[DejaWiz]

It does look kind of brownish grey to my eyes. The cut is good--it's slightly tilted in the video.

I would want to see an ASET image on this one, but it might be a better option.

3.21 Carat Round Lab Diamond IGI LG544280998 | Ritani

3.21 Carat Round Lab Diamond ID Cut E Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number IGI #LG544280998

www.ritani.com

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, kbcjewels!
I agree with Kim N...grayish CVD and seems a slight bit grainy/fuzzy.

Love this 3.21!!!
Put this one on hold before someone else snags it!

 

[kbcjewels]

thank you so much everyone!

 

[musicloveranthony]

Respectfully, I don't love either option. The first one looks milky. On the second one I don't love the asymmetries I'm seeing.

 

[DejaWiz]

Found some outstanding GIA graded HPHT alternatives for you to pick from over at LooseGrownDiamond:

2.93 D VS1
40.8/35.0/56 combo
$5137

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3.01 D VS2
40.6/35.0/56 combo
$5691

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3.14 E VS1
40.8/35.0/57 combo
$5465

V360 Viewer

 

[musicloveranthony]

Found some outstanding GIA graded HPHT alternatives for you to pick from over at LooseGrownDiamond:

2.93 D VS1

3.14 E VS1

These two (2.93 and 3.14) are wonderful!!

 

[kbcjewels]

Hello everyone I know some rounds have very crisp H&A patterns than others which I want - how can I confirm this without seeing in person? Only aset image?

 

[DejaWiz]

Hello everyone I know some rounds have very crisp H&A patterns than others which I want - how can I confirm this without seeing in person? Only aset image?

ASET (or Ideal-Scope) will give you a "fingerprint" of the light return and optics.
H&A scope will show you the Hearts and Arrows.

 

[katyb]

ASET (or Ideal-Scope) will give you a "fingerprint" of the light return and optics.
H&A scope will show you the Hearts and Arrows.

Just out of curiosity, what type of image shows "pavilion twist"? The term comes up a lot, and I don't know where to look for it. Is it possible to have a hearts and arrow diamond or one with great light return as shown on an ASET yet still have pavilion twist?

 

[DejaWiz]

Just out of curiosity, what type of image shows "pavilion twist"? The term comes up a lot, and I don't know where to look for it. Is it possible to have a hearts and arrow diamond or one with great light return as shown on an ASET yet still have pavilion twist?

It can be seen in most face-up pictures as well as appear as spots of leakage with ASET or Ideal-Scope.
It is possible for a diamond to be called "Hearts and Arrows" with pavilion twist present, depending on how loose the seller wants to be with their own definition of "Hearts and Arrows".
I, personally, would not consider a diamond H&A if there was any pavilion twist.

 

[katyb]

It can be seen in most face-up pictures as well as appear as spots of leakage with ASET or Ideal-Scope.
It is possible for a diamond to be called "Hearts and Arrows" with pavilion twist present, depending on how loose the seller wants to be with their own definition of "Hearts and Arrows".
I, personally, would not consider a diamond H&A if there was any pavilion twist.

Thank you, @DejaWiz! I have been studying your posts where you circle the evidence of pavilion twist, and your explanation helps.