Help picking emerald cut [<0.6ct]

[toottootpeanutbutter]

Hello, I would appreciate some opinions for an emerald cut engagement ring. I am based in Canada, so mostly looking at JA & Bluenile. I am hoping to keep things around 1300CAD/1000USD. I've been looking at 0.5-0.6 ct stones that are approximately 6x4mm. Beyond that, my priority is cut; I would hate to have a "dead stone" or one with a "dead center". My search has landed me on 5 possibilities, and I am having analysis paralysis! I would appreciate any thoughts on the following (or other advice/recommendations).

My main contenders:
GIA 2396880678

0.60 Carat F-SI2 Emerald Cut Diamond

12458022 - This Emerald Cut 0.60 Carat F Color SI2 Clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

GIA 6392115013

0.56 Carat H-SI1 Emerald Cut Diamond

12025189 - This Emerald Cut 0.56 Carat H Color SI1 Clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

GIA 5396703277

0.54 Carat G-SI1 Emerald Cut Diamond

12424878 - This Emerald Cut 0.54 Carat G Color SI1 Clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Two lesser contenders:
This one is a bit too yellow, but maybe the blue flashes would offset it?

0.55 Carat emerald diamond

This emerald cut 0.55 carat J color vvs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

The black crystal on the table...will it be easily visible, considering how small the stone is?

0.55 Carat emerald diamond

This emerald cut 0.55 carat D color si1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[tyty333]

My opinions

1) get the gia report to find out what the SI2 inclusion is
2) Might be ok, something about it is bothering me. I think its the outer crown facets all being dark while the center is all white.
(when the stone is not tilted and is facing the screen)
3) Not very lively in the middle; could be the photog though
4) Dont really like the inclusion but faceting looks like it is promising
5) This looks pretty good except for right down in the very center not doing much

 

[toottootpeanutbutter]

My opinions

1) get the gia report to find out what the SI2 inclusion is
2) Might be ok, something about it is bothering me. I think its the outer crown facets all being dark while the center is all white.
(when the stone is not tilted and is facing the screen)
3) Not very lively in the middle; could be the photog though
4) Dont really like the inclusion but faceting looks like it is promising
5) This looks pretty good except for right down in the very center not doing much

Thank you. I’m sorry I edited my post and changed up the order on you, but I can still appreciate your input!

The SI2 inclusion on the 0.6ct is twinning wisp. Seems very minor to my eye to make it SI2 but it is the only inclusion listed.

 

[tyty333]

Can you post a pic of the GIA report of the SI2. Sometimes a lot of twinning wisp can make the stone look hazy but sometimes its
just a few twinning wisp that are more visible that give it an SI2. Need to know the difference.


Wish this one had more corners on it but it is flashing nicely

0.60 Carat emerald diamond

This emerald cut 0.6 carat J color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

This one is nice...looks like just the two facets in the middle not flashing. Nice shape and even amount of facets on/off at same time.

0.58 Carat emerald diamond

This emerald cut 0.58 carat I color vvs2 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[toottootpeanutbutter]

Your 0.6ct pick is lovely! Now I have more to think about. :p The other one has strong flor, and hazy or not, I don’t like the “blueness” of it.

Here is the GIA report for the 0.6ct SI2 with twinning wisps—doesn’t seem to have anything overly helpful…

 

[tyty333]

That link to the GIA report is not working.

Ah, strong blue on an "I" is perfect for me (bar any oiliness). But I get your point!

 

[toottootpeanutbutter]

That link to the GIA report is not working.

Ah, strong blue on an "I" is perfect for me (bar any oiliness). But I get your point!

Maybe this will work? The GIA report doesn’t have a diagram though, maybe they don’t do it for lower ctw.

https://bnsec.bluenile.com/bnsecure/certs/LD16829000/GIA?country=CAN&language=en-gb

 

[tyty333]

Yes, that link worked. There are no additional comments to be concerned about. If you are interested in that stone ask JA
about the SI2 and whether its hazy or cloudy.

 

[toottootpeanutbutter]

Any thoughts on these two?

0.60 Carat I SI1 Emerald Natural Diamond GIA Certified 6395881309 Affinity Cut - D47880639

0.60 carat, Emerald, I Color, SI1 clarity, GIA Certified Diamond, Affinity Cut Natural Diamond, D47880639

www.adiamor.com

0.47 Carat emerald diamond

This emerald cut 0.47 carat H color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com