Thoughts on this specific GIA report

[kBY]

I'm looking at a few diamonds and possibly going with this one. Could someone take a look and see what it normally means when an H, VSI, 1.34ct loose diamond has comments: Clouds are not shown. "Pinpoints are not shown." And if the cut looks okay to maximize sparkle.

The diamond sparkled with flashes of fire, looked great in different lighting inside the jewelry store and by the sunlight through the window. But I'm just worried with those additional comments.

 

[tyty333]

Hi @kBY

Normally pinpoints and clouds would not be considered a problem in a VS1 stone. We would really need to see upclose
videos to be sure though.

Unfortunately, this stone is not well cut. You may be losing diameter because it's deep and the crown/pavilion angles are not
a good combination.

Do you have a link to this stone where we can see a video? If so, please post.

 

[kBY]

I unfortunately do not have a video. I was debating between two. Would this one be a better choice with cut?

 

[tyty333]

Can I ask why you are buying without images/pictures? Are you working with a jeweler that can't get
pictures? We (Pricescopers) usually never buy without images.

What pairs best for crown and pavilion angle are low crown/high pavilion or, vice versa, high crown low pavilion.

Crown range 34-35 degrees
Pavilion range 40.6 - 41 degrees

With the high pavilions you have above (for both stones) you need a lower crown (34ish).

 

[freddyboston]

hard to tell how well cut or how much "clouds" etc... affect clarity without images/video

do you have the GIA report number for the 1.29 (it has better proportions (but not ideal) between the 2 choices) ? We can find images from report # usually

this site has images/video of the 1.34

Florinus.lt

 

[kBY]

Can I ask why you are buying without images/pictures? Are you working with a jeweler that can't get
pictures? We (Pricescopers) usually never buy without images.

What pairs best for crown and pavilion angle are low crown/high pavilion or, vice versa, high crown low pavilion.

Crown range 34-35 degrees
Pavilion range 40.6 - 41 degrees

With the high pavilions you have above (for both stones) you need a lower crown (34ish).

I went directly to the store. So I'm looking at the stone inside the store and asked for GIA reports so I could come here and ask about the specs to see thoughts in cut and that comment section piece.

 

[kBY]

hard to tell how well cut or how much "clouds" etc... affect clarity without images/video

I don't have videos and didn't take pictures while at the store. I'll probably go back and see it again before having it be set to make sure there's enough and that the diamond doesn't look cloudy (if I go withh the one starting cloud first). I mainly was curious if on paper, the cut/angles looked good since I do get confused with the report saying "Excellent" for cut and what that truly means.

 

[kBY]

hard to tell how well cut or how much "clouds" etc... affect clarity without images/video

do you have the GIA report number for the 1.29 (it has better proportions (but not ideal) between the 2 choices) ? We can find images from report # usually

this site has images/video of the 1.34

Florinus.lt

Gia #5126114927

 

[kBY]

hard to tell how well cut or how much "clouds" etc... affect clarity without images/video

do you have the GIA report number for the 1.29 (it has better proportions (but not ideal) between the 2 choices) ? We can find images from report # usually

this site has images/video of the 1.34

Florinus.lt

And thanks for providing this video! It does show more that the naked eye can't see.

Please let me. Me know if your able to find video on the 1.29 as well

 

[freddyboston]

And thanks for providing this video! It does show more that the naked eye can't see.

Please let me. Me know if your able to find video on the 1.29 as well

unfortunately not - it has a 2011 report date so it's not out there. Might be an in house owned by the jeweler.... (might be pre-owned /exchange if someone upgraded)

the 1.29 has better proportions/potential between the 2 of them.... if it looks nice and especially if you can negotiate a good price for it....

 

[freddyboston]

the 1.29's Table/Crown/Pav proportions are just a touch off from ideal range.....

 

[kBY]

the 1.29's Table/Crown/Pav proportions are just a touch off from ideal range.....

Are you able to take a quick peek at this stone as well and let me know your thoughts? It's G color. I'm going back this morning to look at these three and compare them.

 

[kBY]

the 1.29's Table/Crown/Pav proportions are just a touch off from ideal range.....

I will more than likely go with this one, assuming when I look at the stone and it's not cloudy. thanks so much for providing this information.

 

[freddyboston]

Are you able to take a quick peek at this stone as well and let me know your thoughts? It's G color. I'm going back this morning to look at these three and compare them.

# 3 1.21 G has the best proportions on paper of all 3 of them but the cut execution not too great..

used to be on JA @ $8k

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-16364316?a_aid=62a7e6735d587

 

[kBY]

# 3 1.21 G has the best proportions on paper of all 3 of them but the cut execution not too great..

used to be on JA @ $8k

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-16364316?a_aid=62a7e6735d587

Just curious on what you meant by cut execution since I'm not as familiar with diamonds. Are you able to elaborate a bit on this comment?

#3 does sparkled way more than the other two. I'll be going with this #3 stone, but with that comment on three, I just wanted to see if that was something that would make it better to stick with the 1.29.

 

[freddyboston]

i only meant #3 was bit off precision wise ... obstruction 3o'clock and misalignment of the arrow tips v arrows 12/6....most off the shelf non branded cut (ie not Whitefish etc..) diamonds have similar small issues....

since you have all 3 to look at in person best to go with what looks most appealing to you..... #3 G color w 58/35/40.8 is great combo