24 Hours to Decide: 2.2 Round, HCA 3.5, GIA Excellent. Would Love Your Thoughts!

[reif]

HCA came in at 3.5 which is my only real concern. Am I missing something?

Would love the community to weigh in:

2.20 Carat round diamond

This 2.2 carat round diamond G color vs1 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Cut: Ideal
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Table: 57%
Depth: 62.4%
Crown Angle: 36.5
Girdle Thickness:
Medium
Girdle Percentage:
Medium, Faceted, 3.5%
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Width: 8.28
Length: 8.31
L/W Ratio: 1
Cutlet: N
Measurements:
8.31 x 8.28 x 5.18 mm

Thanks all!

 

[crbl999]

I would pass on that stone. We can help find a better stone. What are your desired specs and budget? Are you open to vendors other than JA?

 

[lulu_ma]

Interesting-Diamondscreener puts this stone outside of even GIA xxx

I’m not a mrb expert. I’m interested to see what the experts think about this stone…

 

[reif]

I would pass on that stone. We can help find a better stone. What are your desired specs and budget? Are you open to vendors other than JA?

Can I ask why? I'm open to any vendor. My ideal diamond would be 2.2+ carat round, excellent cut / proportions, VS1 or above, H color or above and less than $25K. I would prefer to sacrifice on color to save $$

 

[reif]

Interesting Diamondscreener puts this stone outside of even GIA xxx

I’m not a mrb expert. I’m interested to see what the experts think about this stone…

agreed - I had similar results (attached)

 

[Kim N]

Can I ask why? I'm open to any vendor. My ideal diamond would be 2.2+ carat round, excellent cut / proportions, VS1 or above, H color or above and less than $25K. I would prefer to sacrifice on color to save $$

We tend to recommend stones with crown angles of 34-35. 36.5 is far out of that range and too high for the 40.8 pavilion angle.

Take a look at these alternatives.

2.25 Carat H VS1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Certified 1236038349 Affinity Cut - D54488441

www.adiamor.com

2.25 Carat round diamond

This 2.25 carat round diamond H color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

 

[lulu_ma]

Kim N is one of the experts that I was hoping would chime in!

 

[reif]

We tend to recommend stones with crown angles of 34-35. 36.5 is far out of that range and too high for the 40.8 pavilion angle.

Take a look at these alternatives.

2.25 Carat H VS1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Certified 1236038349 Affinity Cut - D54488441

www.adiamor.com

2.25 Carat round diamond

This 2.25 carat round diamond H color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

Thank you, Kim! This is a huge help!

 

[reif]

We tend to recommend stones with crown angles of 34-35. 36.5 is far out of that range and too high for the 40.8 pavilion angle.

Take a look at these alternatives.

2.25 Carat H VS1 Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Certified 1236038349 Affinity Cut - D54488441

www.adiamor.com

2.25 Carat round diamond

This 2.25 carat round diamond H color vs1 clarity has Ideal proportions and a diamond grading report from AGS

www.jamesallen.com

If the stone were placed on a 4-prong 18 carat gold setting, should I be concerned about the H color and yellow tint? Thanks again!

 

[Kim N]

If the stone were placed on a 4-prong 18 carat gold setting, should I be concerned about the H color and yellow tint? Thanks again!

H color is a happy medium for a lot of people. I wouldn't be concerned with a GIA/AGS H.

 

[0515vision]

I personally like warmer stones, and H in yellow gold could look lovely. Color sensitivity and preference are so personal.

But I'm crossing fingers that you pick a better cut stone.

 

[reif]

I'm leaning towards Kim's reco: https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.25-ct-H-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond/D54488441

HCA is a 1.3

 

[Kim N]

I'm leaning towards Kim's reco: https://www.adiamor.com/Diamonds/2.25-ct-H-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond/D54488441

HCA is a 1.3

Be sure to put it on hold while you're still thinking about it, as there are lots of lurkers around.

 

[DejaWiz]

I found some other possibilities at Ritani, but check other sites for availability and pricing.

2.25 Carat Round Diamond GIA 1236038349 | Ritani

2.25 Carat Round Earth Diamond ID Cut H Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #1236038349

www.ritani.com

2.20 Carat Round Diamond GIA 7456287819 | Ritani

2.2 Carat Round Earth Diamond ID Cut J Color VVS2 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #7456287819

www.ritani.com

2.35 Carat Round Diamond D-I2U6W8EQ6Z | Ritani

2.35 Carat Round Earth Diamond ID Cut J Color IF Clarity with diamond report lab GIA

www.ritani.com

Ask for video:

2.15 Carat Round Diamond GIA 2466784821 | Ritani

2.15 Carat Round Earth Diamond ID Cut I Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #2466784821

www.ritani.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Found a couple of ACAs

Diamond | 2.358 ct J VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4501703

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.358 carat J color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4501703

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 2.237 ct J VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4558470

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.237 carat J color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4558470

www.whiteflash.com

 

[reif]

Be sure to put it on hold while you're still thinking about it, as there are lots of lurkers around.

I bought it . Thanks everyone (especially Kim) for weighing in! Once it arrives, I'll take a look with an ideal scope to triple check everything looks great.

 

[reif]

I found some other possibilities at Ritani, but check other sites for availability and pricing.

2.25 Carat Round Diamond GIA 1236038349 | Ritani

2.25 Carat Round Earth Diamond ID Cut H Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #1236038349

www.ritani.com

2.20 Carat Round Diamond GIA 7456287819 | Ritani

2.2 Carat Round Earth Diamond ID Cut J Color VVS2 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #7456287819

www.ritani.com

2.35 Carat Round Diamond D-I2U6W8EQ6Z | Ritani

2.35 Carat Round Earth Diamond ID Cut J Color IF Clarity with diamond report lab GIA

www.ritani.com

Ask for video:

2.15 Carat Round Diamond GIA 2466784821 | Ritani

2.15 Carat Round Earth Diamond ID Cut I Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #2466784821

www.ritani.com

I believe the first Ritani link was the one I decided on. Thanks, Deja!

 

[Kim N]

I bought it . Thanks everyone (especially Kim) for weighing in! Once it arrives, I'll take a look with an ideal scope to triple check everything looks great.

Fantastic, can't wait to hear your thoughts once you receive it!