Oval heads/ends

StorminNorman72 · Oct 7, 2021

Please see below GCAL certificate and video of an oval diamond.

https://www.gcalusa.com/certificate-search.html?certificate_id=311830065

https://www.77diamonds.com/diamonds/view.aspx?id=OVPUIFSXFFVBFQA

It appears to have no/minimal bow-tie, but does appear to have dark ends/tips. They do disapppear as the stone rotates.

I would appreciate your thoughts on the stones tips/ends and if this is a good stone or one to be avoided.

tyty333 · Oct 8, 2021

Hi @StorminNorman72

We have a lab grown forum...I'll ask admin to move it for you.

Lab-Grown Diamonds/Man-Made Diamonds (MMD)

Learn about and discuss everything on lab-grown diamonds here! No simulants (CZ, Moissanite, YAG, etc), please.

www.pricescope.com

As far as the cut on this stone, I find it to be ok. I think you can find better though. There are lots of threads
on ovals in this form if you do some searching you can find what to look for.

Here are some notes from another Oval thread. What you want to see as the stone turns is more nice facets light up going towards
the longer ends. Yours has a minimal amount of facets lighting up as the stone turns.

tyty333 said:
The areas in blue mark where there is good light return (through the center). The areas with red lines is where I like
to see more good facets show up as the stone turns. By good facets I mean distinct facets that are returning light well.
(this is your stone below that I've marked up) I dont think its a bad stone. Wait till you see it in person. If its sparkling
enough for you and you like the look...that's great!

Watch these stones as they turn. You'll see more "good" facets show up as the stone moves. You want to maximize the
"good" facets and minimize the "mushy" areas. I'm not saying these stones are perfect but watch the facets light up.

1.00 Carat oval diamond

This oval cut 1 carat F color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

1.01 Carat oval diamond

This oval cut 1.01 carat E color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

StorminNorman72 · Oct 8, 2021

tyty333 said:
Hi @StorminNorman72

We have a lab grown forum...I'll ask admin to move it for you.

Lab-Grown Diamonds/Man-Made Diamonds (MMD)

Learn about and discuss everything on lab-grown diamonds here! No simulants (CZ, Moissanite, YAG, etc), please.

www.pricescope.com

As far as the cut on this stone, I find it to be ok. I think you can find better though. There are lots of threads
on ovals in this form if you do some searching you can find what to look for.

Here are some notes from another Oval thread. What you want to see as the stone turns is more nice facets light up going towards
the longer ends. Yours has a minimal amount of facets lighting up as the stone turns.

Thanks, tyty333. I shall look out for any further comments in the lab grown forum.
I see the point you are making. I will look at other stones based on your comments but to help in that could you clear up one thing for me; On my stone do the North /south head facets "light up" as you say they should or are they too dark. I am confused with if I am looking at good facets that light up at the ends or just poor light return with no sparkle in this area?