Please give me your opinion on these diamonds

[DejaWiz]

@DejaWiz not the best quality videos but this is what they could get. I didn’t know how to post videos here so I just uploaded them to YouTube

Second one is far better...looks like the first one may have some cut slop with the pavilion facets.

 

[DejaWiz]

Looks like they could only get the 5453776864 diamond from the ones I sent them the other two are on hold for people (3445455615 and 5453299715) so hopefully that one is really nice in person

Please remember to view it in a variety of lighting conditions and not just under the jewelry store dazzle lighting.

 

[kabenton]

Second one is far better...looks like the first one may have some cut slop with the pavilion facets.

That one is in Hong Kong so they probably won’t source it. I’m just going to hope the 6864 that they were able to get is a beauty in person. I’m going to see it on Sunday

 

[kabenton]

Please remember to view it in a variety of lighting conditions and not just under the jewelry store dazzle lighting.

I’ll remember they do have a patio/porch so hopefully I can go outside and take a look

 

[kabenton]

@DejaWiz sorry for all the questions but I just found this option on their site. What do you think of this one? I know the table should be a smaller % but I couldn’t find anything in my budget

One moment, please...

 

[DejaWiz]

@DejaWiz sorry for all the questions but I just found this option on their site. What do you think of this one? I know the table should be a smaller % but I couldn’t find anything in my budget

One moment, please...

Depends on how picky you want to get about cut and symmetry precision - this diamond appears to have a bit of cut slop with some of the pavilion facets (the circled spot is rotated to the 9 o'clock position with the SBJ video):

 

[kabenton]

Depends on how picky you want to get about cut and symmetry precision - this diamond appears to have a bit of cut slop with some of the pavilion facets (the circled spot is rotated to the 9 o'clock position with the SBJ video):

Hmm I might skip it then. Interesting that it’s graded excellent on symmetry. I feel like the GIA grading scales are just so wide

 

[DejaWiz]

I feel like the GIA grading scales are just so wide

You're not alone in that sentiment!
I tend to have better luck searching by limiting the table width to a max of 56, but I prefer a slightly smaller table since it appeals to my eyes.

 

[kabenton]

You're not alone in that sentiment!
I tend to have better luck searching by limiting the table width to a max of 56, but I prefer a slightly smaller table since it appeals to my eyes.

I tried that and it bumped the price up by a good amount at least on the Solomon website

 

[DejaWiz]

I tried that and it bumped the price up by a good amount at least on the Solomon website

Check for NGDs on sites like Ritani and DreamStone (possibly JA and BN, as well)...a majority of them are in the virtual inventory channel and may be available to SBJ. Doesn't hurt to find a decent handful of options and at least ask SBJ about availability and pricing (or price matching).

 

[kabenton]

Check for NGDs on sites like Ritani and DreamStone (possibly JA and BN, as well)...a majority of them are in the virtual inventory channel and may be available to SBJ. Doesn't hurt to find a decent handful of options and at least ask SBJ about availability and pricing (or price matching).

I’ll check those sites out now. I just found two more on Solomon. Do either of these look good? They don’t have videos posted so I just have the numbers. Both scored below HCA 2

 

[kabenton]

@DejaWiz found this on Ritani

2.00 Carat Round Diamond GIA 7463054012 | Ritani

2 Carat Round Earth Diamond ID Cut F Color VS1 Clarity with diamond report number GIA #7463054012

www.ritani.com

 

[DejaWiz]

1526 video in the link:

1.74 Carat G VVS2 Round Brilliant Natural Diamond GIA Certified 7448951526 Affinity Cut - D52262575

1.74 carat, Round, G Color, VVS2 clarity, GIA Certified Diamond, GIA Certificate 7448951526, Affinity Cut Natural Diamond, D52262575

www.adiamor.com

Potential paddling around the crown.

8798 video link:

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Potential, but would love to see ASET images to confirm symmetry precision.

4012 video link:

Loupe360

loupe360.com

Same as the second one: would love to see ASET images.

 

[kabenton]

Ended up going with the 6864 it was the only one they could source from everything I sent but I ended up really liking the colors it created. A little blurry but here are some pics from outside lighting. It’s the one on the left.

 

[DejaWiz]

Ended up going with the 6864 it was the only one they could source from everything I sent but I ended up really liking the colors it created. A little blurry but here are some pics from outside lighting. It’s the one on the left.

Awesome - congratulations!

 

[kabenton]

Awesome - congratulations!

Sorry for the continued questions. I’m thinking through how to set it and am wondering if the arrows should align with prongs or not?
I am choosing 6 prongs facing 12 and 6 oclock. The arrows can either align or turn a little and be positioned at 11 and 1. Do either cause any concern?

Option A - arrows at 11 and 1


Option B - arrows at 12 and 6