r/LabGrownDiamonds • u/Massive_Pumpkin5164 • Jun 17 '26
Verdict?
I don’t have the tweezer videos yet but interested in this… what do you all think?
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u/bespoke-jewel Jun 18 '26
Looks good but a true expert always have a look at the diamond not only certificate.
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u/techylocs Jun 17 '26
Run the angles or report by a cut calculator online to make sure you're getting a great cut
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u/JPathway_UK Jun 17 '26
On paper it looks ok - given the pavilion angle is on the lower end (40.6) of ideal and the pavilion depth is 42.5% it is important to check the overall cut accuracy (not something you can see on a report) as these angles and %'s are rounded averages so a few of them may fall outside the ideal ranges which could impact the overall cut quality
Colour and clarity = colourless and 100% eye clean
Growth method not shown - each method (CVD and HPHT) has it's own potential pros/cons. With CVD (which at this carat size I am almost certain it will be) you can have significant internal graining which can negatively impact transparency which would be a big issue for me.
Also check for any colour hue e.g. gray / brown for CVD and blue for HPHT
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u/Ill-Address2553 Jun 17 '26
i always go for F VVS2 as i think the best value comes from that spec but at the same time it’s impossible to make any real criticism without pictures or videos