Thoughts on this RB Diamond?

[lstrgtrrz]

I received the Sarin report earlier today for the 1.06 ct RB diamond that I am having set and will be viewing in person via an in-store preview. I would appreciate any thoughts you may have--positive or negative, thanks. My gf's preference is for fire and sparkle, which is what I tried to find in a stone.

 

[lstrgtrrz]

I thought it may be hard to see the detail in the images on the report, so I zoomed in on them alone. I would really appreciate anyone's thoughts on flaws that you may see in the stone, since I haven't pulled the trigger to purchase it yet (though it is being set and sent for an in-store preview). Specifically, the stone was not listed by Ritani as a "super ideal," "reserve" or other such designation. In fact, I saw other, slightly smaller stones (all I color, SI1 clarity) that were more expensive than this one (this one is 1.06 ct). Using the ideal percentages and angles that I learned on this site, however, I selected this stone. I note that this stone has SB fluorescence, whereas some of the other more expensive stones that I considered were F or M fluor.

It seems to me like these images confirm that the stone is excellent light-performance-wise (my gf's main "want"), but based on the fact that it was not "super ideal," "reserve" or priced higher in comparison to other stones, I feel like I am missing something. Any thoughts?

 

[lstrgtrrz]

I would really appreciate any critique someone could offer. One possible concern I had is that in the hearts photo, one of the "V" shapes is partially missing and several others are not symetrical. This is not being sold as a "hearts and arrows" diamond, but I am not sure if these issues should nevertheless be issues of concern.

 

[MissGotRocks]

It looks like a very nicely cut stone and if I am reading the numbers correctly, they back up that fact.

It is not marketed as a hearts and arrows stone and the images are not perfect. However, I doubt you will see a great deal of difference. I take it the hearts and arrows label of a super ideal cut stone was not important to you and that's fine. You've got a close cousin in this stone I think - congrats on a great find!

 

[lstrgtrrz]

It looks like a very nicely cut stone and if I am reading the numbers correctly, they back up that fact.

It is not marketed as a hearts and arrows stone and the images are not perfect. However, I doubt you will see a great deal of difference. I take it the hearts and arrows label of a super ideal cut stone was not important to you and that's fine. You've got a close cousin in this stone I think - congrats on a great find!

Thank you very much for your thoughts! You are correct that I was not seeking a hearts and arrows diamond. I simply requested imaging showing light return from Ritani and this report was what they sent me. I thought the images looked good, but I was hoping that someone with more knowledge would confirm or let me know about the shortcomings. I was able to find this stone only because of all the knowledge I was able to gain here. If anyone else sees any areas of concern, though, please don't hesitate to point them out, thanks!

 

[lstrgtrrz]

Anyone else have any thoughts?