Radiant Diamond - About To Buy But Need Advice

[Fernie151]

Hi all, I am purchasing an engagement ring and after looking for quite a bit online (which is not easy for a radiant diamond), I think I have landed on one. I know radiant diamonds can be hard to judge but wanted to know thoughts if someone with more experience could offer any input? Link below:

2.00 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2 carat F color vs2 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

The razor thin girdle is a chipping risk.
I think you could find a better cut as there is a fair bit of mushiness inside the table.
Maybe reach out to their support.
And also ask if any stones are available with ASET images?

 

[Fernie151]

Hi all, I am purchasing an engagement ring and after looking for quite a bit online (which is not easy for a radiant diamond), I think I have landed on one. I know radiant diamonds can be hard to judge but wanted to know thoughts if someone with more experience could offer any input? Link below:

2.00 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2 carat F color vs2 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Whoops

The razor thin girdle is a chipping risk.
I think you could find a better cut as there is a fair bit of mushiness inside the table.
Maybe reach out to their support.
And also ask if any stones are available with ASET images?

Whoops, I put the wrong link by mistake, it was actually this one:

2.01 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2.01 carat G color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

The girdle is good but the entire table zone is cut the way a fancy colored diamond is cut to enhance the color.
Much of this stone will face up a I and J color.

 

[Fernie151]

So even tho

The girdle is good but the entire table zone is cut the way a fancy colored diamond is cut to enhance the color.
Much of this stone will face up a I and J color.

So even though its G color, it will appear more yellow?

 

[WDWDiamond]

Post in thread 'Radiant cut diamond advice please!'
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/radiant-cut-diamond-advice-please.257794/post-4768700

Have you seen this post? @tyty333 gives examples to help visualize what to look for.

*I know nothing about radiants. I just did a search through old threads.*

 

[Fernie151]

The girdle is good but the entire table zone is cut the way a fancy colored diamond is cut to enhance the color.
Much of this stone will face up a I and J color.

Appreciate all your help btw, any thoughts on this one, it's whiter then white and to my eye looks pretty good. Says unavailable, but they told me it still was.

2.01 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2.01 carat D color si1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

So even tho


So even though its G color, it will appear more yellow?

Totally

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

Appreciate all your help btw, any thoughts on this one, it's whiter then white and to my eye looks pretty good. Says unavailable, but they told me it still was.

2.01 Carat radiant diamond

This radiant cut 2.01 carat D color si1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

Thatlooks nice

 

[Fernie151]

what are your thoughts on strong flourescne

Thatlooks nice

what are your thoughts on strong flourescene on a high color stone like that... i have heard conflicting views and can't seem to get a good answer.

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

what are your thoughts on strong flourescne


what are your thoughts on strong flourescene on a high color stone like that... i have heard conflicting views and can't seem to get a good answer.

I prefer diamonds with strong to those with none as long as there is no milky or haziness in shaded daylight.
If clouds or internal graining are mentioned on the cert then there is a high likelyhood of issues. But from the video the inclusions I can see indicate a middle of the road SI1.
There is a long over due article from GIA researchers that everyone in the trade should read but very few will:

Effects of Blue Fluorescence on Diamond Appearance, Color Treatment and Brightening of “Edison” Pearls, and a Pioneering Gemstone Market in Pakistan | Gems & Gemology

An overview of the Summer 2021 <i>Gems & Gemology</i> content.

www.gia.edu