Advice needed

[Jason_649]

Hello!

I am looking for a loose diamond for my engagement and seek your advice. I am afraid that there might risk of chipping due to the placement of a small needle right at the edge of the diamond. You will need to zoom in on the GIA certificate to see the needle. I have circled the needle placement for ease of reference.

Apart from the needle, I think this diamond has good proportions.

Thank you for any input you can give!

Best regards
Jason_649

 

[Karl_K]

The needle isn't a huge issue
I'm not a fan at all of the flat top, 60% table with a 32 degree crown angle and a ch of 12.5%.
If reasonably well cut it would be bright but not as fiery or sparky as a more well rounded combination.

Whats your budget and color/clarity preference?
The prosumers here can help you find a more balanced stone.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Agree with Karl, great for a pendant, not so good for a ring.

 

[lovedogs]

Not a huge fan of the cut (to be honest)

 

[Kim N]

Would something like this fit in your budget?

Diamond | 2.095 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4443705

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.095 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4443705

www.whiteflash.com

 

[Jason_649]

Thank you all for your helpful advice. I am looking for a diamond with the following stats :-

Class : D to F
Clarity: VVS2 to VS2
Carat: 2 to 2.29

I had a quick look at white flash and now considering this diamond (https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-4460727.htm), however, I have concerns that it is not eye-clean.

Any advice?

Thank you so much everyone.
Jason

 

[Jason_649]

Would something like this fit in your budget?

Diamond | 2.095 ct F VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4443705

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.095 carat F color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4443705

www.whiteflash.com

Thank you Kim for your reply, That diamond fits my budget. However, would you say it is a better choice than this one :-

Diamond | 2.167 ct E VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4460727

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.167 carat E color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4460727

www.whiteflash.com

Thank you

 

[DejaWiz]

Thank you Kim for your reply, That diamond fits my budget. However, would you say it is a better choice than this one :-

Diamond | 2.167 ct E VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4460727

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.167 carat E color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4460727

www.whiteflash.com

Thank you

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, Jason_649!
Should be eye-clean...you can contact WF for additional pictures, videos, and and further assessment to address your concerns about clarity.

If you want to play on the safer side of the tracks for the peace of mind factor, here's an F VS1 that you should check out:

Diamond | 2.028 ct F VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4462504

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.028 carat F color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4462504

www.whiteflash.com

 

[DejaWiz]

Adding these G VS1 options for a bit more cost-conscious alternatives:

Diamond | 2.048 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4490295

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.048 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4490295

www.whiteflash.com

Diamond | 2.030 ct G VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4490296

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.030 carat G color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4490296

www.whiteflash.com

Handy link for you:

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www.whiteflash.com

 

[kgizo]

Oooh, that 2.03 G VS1 is pretty! You’ve got some good choices. Ask WF to compare your top 3 side by side and see which one looks best to you.

 

[Kim N]

Thank you Kim for your reply, That diamond fits my budget. However, would you say it is a better choice than this one :-

Diamond | 2.167 ct E VS2 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4460727

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.167 carat E color VS2 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4460727

www.whiteflash.com

Thank you

I actually like the E better--whiter and looks more likely to be eye-clean. I would ask Whiteflash about the inclusions to make sure it's eye-clean to your standards.

 

[Jason_649]

Hello and welcome to PriceScope, Jason_649!
Should be eye-clean...you can contact WF for additional pictures, videos, and and further assessment to address your concerns about clarity.

If you want to play on the safer side of the tracks for the peace of mind factor, here's an F VS1 that you should check out:

Diamond | 2.028 ct F VS1 A CUT ABOVE® Hearts and Arrows Super Ideal Round Cut Loose Diamond AGS Certified | 4462504

This Whiteflash A CUT ABOVE® super ideal cut hearts and arrows 2.028 carat F color VS1 clarity loose diamond is graded by the American Gem Society (AGS) Laboratories. | 4462504

www.whiteflash.com

I actually like the E better--whiter and looks more likely to be eye-clean. I would ask Whiteflash about the inclusions to make sure it's eye-clean to your standards.

Dear DejaWiz and Kim,

Thank you for your replies. Whiteflash has provided me with the attached photos. I could not upload the video here.

The E diamond seems to be whiter but, to me, it seems to lack contrast making it look blend.

What do you think?

Best regard,
Jason

 

[DejaWiz]

Dear DejaWiz and Kim,

Thank you for your replies. Whiteflash has provided me with the attached photos. I could not upload the video here.

The E diamond seems to be whiter but, to me, it seems to lack contrast making it look blend.

What do you think?

Best regard,
Jason

Given the lighting condition and environment, I think they both look amazing.
You can use a site like Imgur or YouTube to upload and post the video(s).

 

[Jason_649]

Given the lighting condition and environment, I think they both look amazing.
You can use a site like Imgur or YouTube to upload and post the video(s).

Dear DejaWiz,

Thank you for your reply. I have uploaded the video. This is the link:

https://imgur.com/a/RKhRPHy

Best regards,
Jason

 

[DejaWiz]

Dear DejaWiz,

Thank you for your reply. I have uploaded the video. This is the link:

https://imgur.com/a/RKhRPHy

Best regards,
Jason

Hi, Jason.
They are both on par with one another and at the pinnacle of cut precision and performance.
I don't think there's a wrong choice here.
Flip a coin if you have to.

 

[Kim N]

Hi, Jason.
They are both on par with one another and at the pinnacle of cut precision and performance.
I don't think there's a wrong choice here.
Flip a coin if you have to.

Jason_649, I agree--you can't go wrong with either.

I don't think the E lacks contrast. The lighting is very bright, and the E is at a different angle than the F. Did you ask them about the inclusions on both?