Indented natural on corner of VS2 graded asscher - is it a problem?

[diamondhoarder]

Hi all

Here is the GIA plot of an asscher I am considering. Its a VS2 with thin to thick girdle. There is an indented natural at 8 o'clock on one of the corners and I'm concerned that it could pose a durability issue. Would this be a concern in a VS2 graded diamond? Is there a general rule about indented naturals on corners, or does it depend on the the specific stone and the size of the natural?

Based on the grade and plot, would I expect it to breach the crown facet or would it just be located inside the girdle only?

 

[Karl_K]

Not enough info to tell for sure but could be an issue and reason to pass on it. Any images?

 

[diamondhoarder]

Not enough info to tell for sure bot could be an issue and reason to pass on it. Any images?

No images of the indented natural but its the diamond discussed in this thread (with images):

Did I make a mistake passing on this (vintage looking) asscher?

I have been on an asscher hunt for a very long time, and recently found this asscher which fits my criteria. There is no ASET and I can't post a video but based on the initial photos I was quite excited: I was a little suspicious of the steps under the outer part of the table and wondered...

www.pricescope.com

 

[whitewave]

Diamonds by Lauren has a nice asscher. Have you looked there lately?

 

[Ionysis]

I’d say that’s is the best place for an inclusion. Cover it in the setting and your diamond is suddenly a VS1!!

 

[diamondhoarder]

Not enough info to tell for sure but could be an issue and reason to pass on it. Any images?

@Karl_K Here is a new video which shows the indented natural extending slightly into a crown facet. Its near the part of the girdle which the diamond is resting in as it rotates, at the 4 o'clock position when the diamond is face-on to the camera. It doesnt look to me as though it breaches the pointed part of the corner, but hard to be certain.

Any more thoughts about durability having viewed the video?

 

[diamondhoarder]

Diamonds by Lauren has a nice asscher. Have you looked there lately?

I did look there briefly but so far I prefer the one I found.

 

[Karl_K]

@Karl_K Here is a new video which shows the indented natural extending slightly into a crown facet. Its near the part of the girdle which the diamond is resting in as it rotates, at the 4 o'clock position when the diamond is face-on to the camera. It doesnt look to me as though it breaches the pointed part of the corner, but hard to be certain.

Any more thoughts about durability having viewed the video?

says the video i private and it wont play

 

[diamondhoarder]

says the video i private and it wont play

Sorry, try this:

 

[The Heart of the Ocean]

Hi all

Here is the GIA plot of an asscher I am considering. Its a VS2 with thin to thick girdle. There is an indented natural at 8 o'clock on one of the corners and I'm concerned that it could pose a durability issue. Would this be a concern in a VS2 graded diamond? Is there a general rule about indented naturals on corners, or does it depend on the the specific stone and the size of the natural?

Based on the grade and plot, would I expect it to breach the crown facet or would it just be located inside the girdle only?

I don’t know about indented naturals, but that is one clear looking stone! I originally wanted an asscher, but the size I wanted wasn’t in our price range.