You need to provide more information for us to be able to help - the GIA report with angles and inclusions.
Having said that, ignoring the colour, of which I have no problem, that picture does not look like a good diamond at all, it looks very poorly cut. But to be sure we would need more info.
Sorry for being so vague. I am trying to find a diamond to replace another in a setting. I am looking for a particular size (mm), so I am pretty limited. I don't want to spend a lot of money for it. The diamond is listed as (as per GIA report) U-V, light brown; very good cut; excellent polish; very good symmetry. 62% depth; 61% table; 31.2% angle; 12% crown; 42.2% pavilion angle; 45% pavilion depth; slightly thick to thick; no culet.
I respect what you say, but if the cut is so poor, why did GIA put in the report that the cut was "very good?" Now I'm doubting GIA
I honestly don't think there *is* a decent price for it, because it won't sparkle or perform well. It's honestly better to get a colored stone that at least is well cut rather than a poorly cut diamond.Feather is listed first. Then, indented natural. It says "internal graining is not shown."
I'm trying to purchase a good diamond at a good price. I don't want to break the bank. It's a tinted diamond, 1.5 cts. What do you think would be a decent price for it?
If you share your budget we can try to help you!Feather is listed first. Then, indented natural. It says "internal graining is not shown."
I'm trying to purchase a good diamond at a good price. I don't want to break the bank. It's a tinted diamond, 1.5 cts. What do you think would be a decent price for it?
Feather is listed first. Then, indented natural. It says "internal graining is not shown."
I'm trying to purchase a good diamond at a good price. I don't want to break the bank. It's a tinted diamond, 1.5 cts. What do you think would be a decent price for it?
How does a lay person who knows nothing about diamonds, then, know what is a "well cut" diamond, when GIA is misleading them into believeing that the cut on a stone is "very good."
Diamonds are tricky. But we have guides here for what to look for. Only consider GIA excellent cut, AND look for stones that score under 2 on the HCA calculator (you can use the pricescope diamond search tool to filter out anything that isn't excellent cut/HCA under 2).How does a lay person who knows nothing about diamonds, then, know what is a "well cut" diamond, when GIA is misleading them into believeing that the cut on a stone is "very good."
How does a lay person who knows nothing about diamonds, then, know what is a "well cut" diamond, when GIA is misleading them into believeing that the cut on a stone is "very good."
Other criteria like scoring under 2 on HCA, or you can look for AGS 0 stones (which are almost always ideal cut, but sometimes cost more).Well, first things first... you know now that anything less than GIA XXX is a no-go... then you have to look at other criteria to vet a XXX.
Diamonds are tricky. But we have guides here for what to look for. Only consider GIA excellent cut, AND look for stones that score under 2 on the HCA calculator (you can use the pricescope diamond search tool to filter out anything that isn't excellent cut/HCA under 2).
Have you spoken to a jeweler? It depends on how much wiggle room there is in your setting. Sometimes it can be .1 mm, sometimes more. Just depends on the setting itself.If I am trying to replace a round diamond from a halo setting that is
7.28 x7.30 x4.53 how close to these dimensions do I need to get?
If I am trying to replace a round diamond from a halo setting that is
7.28 x7.30 x4.53 how close to these dimensions do I need to get?
Have you spoken to a jeweler? It depends on how much wiggle room there is in your setting. Sometimes it can be .1 mm, sometimes more. Just depends on the setting itself.
My budget is like the old limbo saying- how low can you go? I need to get a great deal. That's why I was considering it. The cheapest at Diamonds by Lauren was $6-7K. Can't go there.