What to look for in an Idealscope image? Images provided...

[pahosa]

Hey guys,

I recently received my first Idealscope image for a diamond I was interested in.

Thing is, there wasn't much explanation on how to read/interpret the diamond's IS.

What should I be looking for when examining the image?

Any help or step in the right direction would be much appreciated!

Thanks!

 

[Roqsteady]

Re: What to look for in an Idealscope image? Images provided

Those aren't idealscope images, they're hearts and arrows images.

 

[TC1987]

Re: What to look for in an Idealscope image? Images provided

http://www.ideal-scope.com/1.using_reference_chart.asp
http://www.goodoldgold.com/classic/the_idealscope_firescope_tm.htm
http://www.goodoldgold.com/classic/cut.htm
http://goodoldgold.com/Technologies/ReflectorTechnologies/WhatdoReflectorsTeachUs/

The faced-down view, look at the hearts for similarity (all should be alike) and look for cleavage between the lobes.

Sorry, I'm at work and can't do more.