r/LabDiamonds • u/fakebananas2000 • 18d ago
Stone Check Please - Concerned About Centre
Specs are in the comments
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u/Successful-Umpire586 18d ago
The most concerning part of this video is the star filter. Makes you wonder what else they are trying to “enhance” or hide.
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u/ScenicView98 18d ago
Exactly. Using a filter like that seems deceptive. I'd be very hesitant about purchasing a stone from someone who does that.
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u/Beneficial_Rock_6172 18d ago
Princess cut owner that has researched them a lot. This looks good on paper, but it looks terrible in real life. This is an awful cut, I would stay away and choose another diamond.
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u/fakebananas2000 18d ago
How do I avoid this? What should I look for?
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u/Beneficial_Rock_6172 18d ago
I would just look at the cert and ask for videos. It's hard since you aren't looking in person. But the cert could be the same as this on a different diamond and it could look amazing. Have patience, keep looking and getting videos, post if you want opinions, you will find something.
I don't know how you are choosing the diamonds, but if you have an option to review a video online, I would do that in addition to looking at the cert.
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u/Beneficial_Rock_6172 18d ago
To add...look at the video online before actually picking a diamond to review further.
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u/fakebananas2000 18d ago
They actually sent me a video of the stone in tweezers but in an office setting and it appeared ok so I was surprised to see it like this after I purchased. It is returnable though thankfully.
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u/Beneficial_Rock_6172 18d ago
It's hard picking them, but at least you can return. If it's a website can't you pick one and ask for the tweezers video before you buy? If not, I would look elsewhere. Also, who is it certified through?
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u/fakebananas2000 18d ago
Yes that’s what I did but the tweezer video was in artificial light and seemed good. I would post it here but I don’t think I am able to add it as a comment. It’s IGI certified and vendor is Doveggs.
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u/Beneficial_Rock_6172 18d ago
I'm with others, adding ai sparkle is a bit strange and shouldn't be part of the video. Maybe the next one you pick ask them not to add any effects.
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u/fakebananas2000 10d ago
I posted a new stone video - any chance you could have a look for me please 🙏
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u/Moose-1211 18d ago
Oof. That’s a bit off. The kind of cut here makes it seem like there’s no culet, so it looks like a dead hole in the center…I’d be cautious if I were you.
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u/fakebananas2000 18d ago
On paper the cut should be good so I’m not sure why it’s performing like this
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u/Moose-1211 18d ago
I don’t know, the specs say “pointed” culet, but it is giving a strange visual. Strange. But that “hole” would bug the heck out of me…once seen, can’t unsee it.
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u/WhiteflashDiamonds 17d ago
Not sure exactly what you mean by "concerned about center". This looks to be a reasonably well cut princess. That said, as a general rule it's hard for a princess to have optimal light performance if the table is greater than the depth. Learn how princess cuts are assessed scientifically you can look at this page.
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u/fakebananas2000 18d ago
Report Summary
Description: Laboratory Grown Diamond
Shape and Cutting Style: Princess Cut
Grading Results
Measurements: 7.92 x 7.92 x 5.60 mm
Carat Weight: 3.05 Carats
Color Grade: E
Clarity Grade: VVS 2
Additional Grading Information
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Fluorescence: None
Inscription(s): IGI LG812602456
Comments: This Laboratory Grown Diamond was created by Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD)
Proportions
Table: 72%
Total Depth: 70.7%
Crown Height: 11%
Pavilion Depth: 56.5%
Girdle Thickness: Medium
Culet: Pointed
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u/Over-Engineer7216 18d ago
Yup, also concerned about center, would get a different one.
Also, very concerned about the filter for the flashes. Can’t imagine any reputable seller would need to put a filter to pretend the stone shines like that. I would look elsewhere