Zero Leakage?

[zigzag]

Sorry if this has been asked before, but a search didn''t return anything useful to me.

I''m wondering about this: "The redder the diamond looks, the better the cut." It''s part of the "IdealScope" tutorial. So the question is how much of a good thing is a good thing? A couple inferences I''ve read in these pages indicate that perhaps zero leakage isn''t that preferable?

I selected a diamond with the attached IS image, because in my simple understanding it was the best. I got previous remarks that this was a good stone on these forums, but I''ll admit I''m worried and having second thoughts. Should I consider something else? The HCA of the diamond came out at 0.7.

Thanks!

Z

 

[belle]

it''s quite normal to have second thoughts when making a significant purchase such as this, but i can tell you that the image you posted is very, very nice and you will be absolutely pleased with the performance of that diamond. no doubt. it''s a beauty!

 

[Kaleigh]

I agree with belle. This IS image looks terrific. But I do understand having doubts on such a major purchase. I have to say this stone looks like a winner to me!!!

 

[Richard Sherwood]

Drop dead gorgeous.

 

[valeria101]

Date: 2/20/2006 11:35:00 PM
Author:zigzag


A couple inferences I've read in these pages indicate that perhaps zero leakage isn't that preferable?

Did you men to say "zero leakage isn't preferable" in the question above? If so... than I would agree. A mirror chip has 'zero leakage' and that is not what modern diamonds are supposed to look like. Rose cuts with metal backing qualify, and I wonder if anyone would give them a second thought as a match for ideal cut round brilliants

Seriously, 'zero leakage' also means zero contrast and zero glitter (scintillation). There's always too much of a good thing.



I selected a diamond with the attached IS image, because in my simple understanding it was the best [...], but I'll admit I'm worried and having second thoughts.

Who doesn't... with any big purchase.



Should I consider something else?

Not because of the cut - there's nothing left to desire from this fellow you have posted (IMO).

My non-expert 2c