Twinning Wisps?

[DiamondNovice1]

Hello,

I posted a thread below and got some really useful advice from a number of people, as part of that thread I'd asked about this round brilliant diamond which gets an HCA score of 0.8:

http://www.bluenile.co.uk/build-your-own-diamond-ring?&pid=LD02588036&builder=BYOR&forceStep=DIAMONDS_STEP#DIAMONDS_STEP|LD02588036

Rubybeth kindly gave me the following advice: "My hesistation with this is the SI2 grading and the fact that you can't see the inclusions and know if they are okay with you. Some SI2s have inclusions that can be hidden under prongs, or are white and are covered up nicely by the sparkliness of the stone, but others are more visible to the general viewer, so not so great for an engagement ring."

I was wondering if anyone would be able to take a closer look at the GIA report where it shows three twinning wisp inclusions and let me know what you think? Are these a serious flaw?

I know that to get a diamond of the size (1-1.20 carat) I'd like that I'm going to have to compromise a bit on colour and clarity but I'm not too sure about the different inclusions and how serious the different types are!

At the end of the day the certificate for the ring is only going to be seen by me and I don't intend to ever sell or upgrade my diamond so I'm happy to accept a stone with some inclusions as long as they aren't clearly visible and don't detract from my inexpert enjoyment of a lovely sparkly ring!

Thanks again for your help, the Pricescope forum has proved to be an invaluable source of information and advice so far!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

There is no way to look at an inclusion plot and be able to tell if a stone is eyeclean from top and sides. It must be visually inspected. I would also not be wild about the low crown angle. This would be a stone that likely would be recommended more for a pendant since it is somewhat shallow. I would stick with GIA excellent for cut, and only consider SI stones if someone can inspect them for you and preferably provide you with magnified images and an idealscope image. The other option is to order the stone loose and have an independent appraisal done.

 

[yssie]

There is no way to look at an inclusion plot and be able to tell if a stone is eyeclean from top and sides. It must be visually inspected. I would also not be wild about the low crown angle. This would be a stone that likely would be recommended more for a pendant since it is somewhat shallow. I would stick with GIA excellent for cut, and only consider SI stones if someone can inspect them for you and preferably provide you with magnified images and an idealscope image. The other option is to order the stone loose and have an independent appraisal done.

Ditto, and to add to that I'm also not thrilled with the very shallow crown+thin girdle combo - chipping risk, though this can be addressed by choosing a setting that safeguards the girdle and having a skilled bench do the work. Or, in this case, having BN do the setting and assume liability for the entire process.

We cannot say whether the inclusions will be visible (or tolerable) to your eyes from the plot, or whether or not they impede brilliance. BN has a generous return policy, if you're set on this stone best have it shipped out loose and inspect it in-person before having it set.

 

[DiamondNovice1]

Many thanks guys!

This is so much more complicated than I ever imagined it would be!

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It really isn't so complicated. If you are in the UK and need to buy from BN UK, then go for one of their signature ideal cut stones and I wouldn't go under SI1 (VS2 is safer when you can't see the diamond).