I wanted some feedback on this diamond new to diamond buying. Please help !

[DDSDiva]

2.55 Carat J-VS1 Excellent Cut Round Diamond

11122677 - This 2.55 Carat Round diamond J Color VS1 Clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I think it looks very nice! Have you asked if there are any concerns about the surface and internal graining? I am not sure if those have any negative effects when the stone has excellent polish and VS1 clarity, but I'd ask.

 

[musicloveranthony]

I think it looks very nice! Have you asked if there are any concerns about the surface and internal graining? I am not sure if those have any negative effects when the stone has excellent polish and VS1 clarity, but I'd ask.

I have very sensitive eyes to graining and I don't see enough even in the very magnified video to give me ANY pause

I could point to it in the video if anyone cared to see - but the unaided eye definitely isn't gonna see it

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I have very sensitive eyes to graining and I don't see enough even in the very magnified image to give me ANY pause

I didn't either, but do you know if things like being in sunlight, etc. might make a difference?

 

[DDSDiva]

I think it looks very nice! Have you asked if there are any concerns about the surface and internal graining? I am not sure if those have any negative effects when the stone has excellent polish and VS1 clarity, but I'd ask.

I did ask and was told it was eye clean so no but i had concerns since I hadn’t seen it and was told by someone else that without proper settings magnified videos will not show graining

 

[DDSDiva]

I have very sensitive eyes to graining and I don't see enough even in the very magnified video to give me ANY pause

I could point to it in the video if anyone cared to see - but the unaided eye definitely isn't gonna see it

Thank you I was concerned about graining

 

[musicloveranthony]

I didn't either, but do you know if things like being in sunlight, etc. might make a difference

If it were more significant, yeah potentially. Especially if it were paired with clouds or a notable fluorescence. In this case, I'd be very surprised for it to have a notable effect to the unaided eye in any circumstance.

 

[DDSDiva]

If it were more significant, yeah potentially. Especially if it were paired with clouds or a notable fluorescence. In this case, I'd be very surprised for it to have a notable effect to the unaided eye in any circumstance.

Thank you thats what I’m hoping !

 

[sledge]

Proportions look great and are very complimentary. HCA comes back as I would expect it to and video looks solid overall. Regardless, be sure to ask JA for an idealscope image and then post so we confirm light performance.

I can see some graining in the videos, but I don't think it's going to be an issue to the naked eye. I know you've already asked JA if the stone is "eye clean" but I take that to mean no inclusions are visible.

I would ask JA to confirm the stone does not exhibit a cloudy, milky or hazy appearance under multiple lighting conditions including indirect sunlight. Assuming they say no, I would order the stone and have the stone inspected by a qualified 3rd party not related to the sale to ensure there are no issues. If you discover something, then take advantage of their 30-day hassle free return policy.

Overall I think this is a nice stone, and I don't anticipate you having issues. I'm just being cautious on your behalf.

Some additional info on graining:

https://www.goodoldgold.com/gallery-of-inclusions
https://www.whiteflash.com/diamond-education/diamond-graining
https://www.gia.edu/doc/WN06A1.pdf

 

[DDSDiva]

Proportions look great and are very complimentary. HCA comes back as I would expect it to and video looks solid overall. Regardless, be sure to ask JA for an idealscope image and then post so we confirm light performance.

I can see some graining in the videos, but I don't think it's going to be an issue to the naked eye. I know you've already asked JA if the stone is "eye clean" but I take that to mean no inclusions are visible.

I would ask JA to confirm the stone does not exhibit a cloudy, milky or hazy appearance under multiple lighting conditions including indirect sunlight. Assuming they say no, I would order the stone and have the stone inspected by a qualified 3rd party not related to the sale to ensure there are no issues. If you discover something, then take advantage of their 30-day hassle free return policy.

Overall I think this is a nice stone, and I don't anticipate you having issues. I'm just being cautious on your behalf.

Some additional info on graining:

https://www.goodoldgold.com/gallery-of-inclusions
https://www.whiteflash.com/diamond-education/diamond-graining
https://www.gia.edu/doc/WN06A1.pdf

Thank you so much for doing the HCA for me and providing the additional info on graining i learned a ton. I did ask for the ideal scope and was told this diamond didn’t have one. I did specifically ask about the graining and again was told its eye clean its a beautiful cut it will be great ! My fiance was gracious enough to let me pick the diamond and the ring is in the process of being made. I cant imagine sending it back but if it is cloudy or hazy or milky its going back. Thank you again for those articles !

 

[lovedogs]

I think it looks really nice!