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Can someone please look over my diamonds specs?

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Hello Everyone,

So I think ive finally found the perfect diamond for an engagement ring. I have read up a lot on what to look out for on a diamond so I think its a pretty good one!

I was just wondering if anyone could take a look at the specs?

Square Modified Brilliant
Measurements: 5.18 x 5.15 x 3.54 mm
Carat Weight: 0.77 carat
Color Grade: F
Clarity Grade: VS2

Proportions:
Depth: 68.8%
Table: 71%
Girdle: Thin to Slightly Thick
Culet: None

Finish:
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Fluorescence: None
Clarity Characteristics: Crystal, Feather, Cloud

Its on a GIA certificate.

If anyone can poke holes in this diamond please do as I want to find the best one within my budget.

Thanks!

Comments

  • Horace
    Horace Posts: 14,426 Forumite
    edited 19 July 2010 at 4:52PM
    VS2 - means that is has 2 very small inclusions - vvs would be better or even no v which means that the stone is perfect (vvs = very very small inclusions which are difficult to see)

    You would be better going to Birmingham Jewellery Quarter or Hatton Garden and buying a loose stone that you can see and be shown the cut, clarity and even the inclusions - the stones would be certificated and made into jewellery. Always speak to an expert as he/she will be able to show you several stones side by side and tell you the differences between them.

    Grade D is the whitest stone and J has a yellow tinge.
  • NewSaver
    NewSaver Posts: 11 Forumite
    Horace wrote: »
    VS2 - means that is has 2 very small inclusions - vvs would be better or even no v which means that the stone is perfect (vvs = very very small inclusions which are difficult to see)

    You would be better going to Birmingham Jewellery Quarter or Hatton Garden and buying a loose stone that you can see and be shown the cut, clarity and even the inclusions - the stones would be certificated and made into jewellery. Always speak to an expert as he/she will be able to show you several stones side by side and tell you the differences between them.

    Grade D is the whitest stone and J has a yellow tinge.

    Thanks for the reply.

    Anyone else have any views on this?
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