Whats wrong with this I-2 2ct damond?

[upgrade-me]

The diamonds scores a 2.5 on the HCA tool. The HCA is a tool or a 'gauge' used in determining whether or not "to reject likely bad performing diamonds to narrow down your final selection." 2.5 is not bad; some people prefer to keep the score under 2.0.

Looking at the GIA cert, I see twinning wisps. Most likely they are eye clean. However, I do see a few feathers. You may want to ask to see if they 1) are visible to the naked eye and 2) if they cause durability issues. I had a diamond with twinning wisps - never saw them unless I had a loupe. My current diamond has a visible feather. However, the jeweler set the prong right over it so now it is hidden.

It seems like the diamond is a possibility but you should ask some additional questions. Did you actually see the diamond?

 

[omar72787]

I'm going to call and ask him to order it so I can see it. Its just annoying because for me to see it (have him order it), I have to pay $100.
I guess its worth a shot? (If I do like it, of course the $100 will go towards the purchase).

But more importantly, will it be easy to tell a difference between this 1.8ct and a 2.0 ct diamond?

 

[upgrade-me]

There is a website that lets you compare the image of 2 diamonds side by side if you enter the measurements, but pricescope won't let me type in the link (not sure why unless I'm breaking some rule?). Type "diamond database" in google and you should find the match.

But I've heard that in order to see a visible 'difference' between 2 diamonds would be at least a 10% increase in carat weight which is right around the difference between 1.81 and 2cts.

 

[SirGuy]

You'll likely see a size difference if they're side by side. The smaller stone on its own won't be as obvious with nothing to compare it to.

We can't stress the importance of cut enough. The four C's are like sliders on a sound board: dial up and dial down, and everything is a compromise. If you go bigger and sacrifice cut, you might just have more of less. 2.00 carats is a magic number where many cutters will sacrifice good cut to save weight. The whole point of a diamond is to reflect light. You can compromise however you'd like, but please keep in mind that the reason many cutters keep their stones heavy (at the expense of better light performance) is that so many customers want heavier stones.

I can't tell you how many brides-to-be I've overheard who insist on a 1- or 2-carat stone and don't even know anything about diamonds. I'm not saying that's the case here, but I notice many of your posts seem to be about a concern of seeing a difference in size between a stone weighing 1.8 carats versus 2 carats.

I2 is included, no ifs, ands, or buts about it. There's a decent chance you'd notice the inclusions with the naked eye, and the inclusions could very likely affect light performance and durability.

You wouldn't have a 6-bedroom house built if it meant you'd have to make it out of plywood to afford it. There's some good reading to be had here: check out the education tabs and looks at images of different stones and their performance, both on a screen and in real life if you can!

A gal at work has a 1 carat stone that unfortunately often looks like a chunk of frozen spit in most lighting. She likes it but only because her frame of reference went from Kay on one end and Zales on the other. When she saw some AGS0 stones she was quite flabbergasted at the difference she didn't know existed until then.

For some, bigger is only better as long as the light performance keeps up. Personally, I like VS2 for clarity. Color I'd go down to a G or H. Cut I'd make as the most important, and only carefully checked AGS0 or GIA triple excellent. Then I'd go as big as I could within my budget while maintaining the first three. Something to consider!

 

[omar72787]

Thank you! That was really helpful. I think thats one of the main reasons I decided to duck down from a 2.0 to 1.8 because I don't want to sacrifice all the other C's a great deal. And you are right about most girls and diamonds, they just want the carat, but have no idea what the 4 C's are.

I'm going to check this 1.8 and I'll post back with pictures.

Thanks.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Thank you for the suggestions everyone!

(By the way, i already went to Reeds.. but there are so many better options in Buffalo. I'd suggest the Mom+Pop stores - much cheaper).

Does anyone know how much a 1.81 ct is different from a 2.0 ct in terms of size.. can you tell?

I have a local retailer offering me:
1.81 CT
SI-2
Ideal Cut
7.70MM
J Color
GIA
$10400

On paper it looks good but I'm going to want to check it out from him, but in terms of size, do you think you can tell a difference?

The price is very competitve. The cut is not too bad. It will be eye clean for 20:20 vision at 10 inches / 25cm.
Here is a picture of this actual stone

 

[Dancing Fire]

[quote="Garry H (Cut Nut)|
The price is very competitve. The cut is not too bad. It will be eye clean for 20:20 vision at 10 inches / 25cm.
Here is a picture of this actual stone[/quote]




Garry...How you came up with that conclusion?...

 

[mrs-b]

Thank you! That was really helpful. I think thats one of the main reasons I decided to duck down from a 2.0 to 1.8 because I don't want to sacrifice all the other C's a great deal. And you are right about most girls and diamonds, they just want the carat, but have no idea what the 4 C's are.

I'm going to check this 1.8 and I'll post back with pictures.

Thanks.

Wow. Really?

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

[quote="Garry H (Cut Nut)|
The price is very competitve. The cut is not too bad. It will be eye clean for 20:20 vision at 10 inches / 25cm.
Here is a picture of this actual stone

Garry...How you came up with that conclusion?... [/quote]
I found it on a PS vendor at the same price and with a video image DF

 

[Dancing Fire]

[quote="Garry H (Cut Nut)|
The price is very competitve. The cut is not too bad. It will be eye clean for 20:20 vision at 10 inches / 25cm.
Here is a picture of this actual stone

Garry...How you came up with that conclusion?...

I found it on a PS vendor at the same price and with a video image DF[/quote]


I thought you have superman's eyes..

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

[quote="Garry H (Cut Nut)|
The price is very competitve. The cut is not too bad. It will be eye clean for 20:20 vision at 10 inches / 25cm.
Here is a picture of this actual stone

Garry...How you came up with that conclusion?...

I found it on a PS vendor at the same price and with a video image DF

I thought you have superman's eyes.. [/quote]
No DS, just been around a while like you