Brief Type: Lab Created Cut: Round Brilliant Carat: from 2.7 ct to 3 ct Color Range: Colorless (D-E-F) Clarity: VVS1-VVS2 Message: The specs that I'm looking for: 3EX, deal cut, preferred HPHT (CVD is ok but make sure no strain lines), no blue nuances, no fluorescence, table 54 - 58.5, depth 60 - 62.5, ratio 1 - 1.05. VVS2 preferred but VS1 is probably OK
Diamond | Price | Vendor | My overall Rating |
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Lab-Created 2.71 Carat round diamond E Color VS1 Clarity | $10,520 | 98.5 | |
![]() Lab-Created 2.79 Carat round diamond E Color VVS2 Clarity | $12,340 | ![]() | 97.2 |
![]() Lab-Created 2.71 Carat round diamond F Color VVS2 Clarity | $11,140 | ![]() | 97.1 |
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The above diamond has proportions and angles which are required for AGS’ ideal cut grade. The American Gem Society (AGS) has developed a diamond grading system which is based on light performance. This is by far the most effective way of determining the cut quality of a diamond as the system takes into account the very advanced research conducted by both AGS and its sister organization GIA. See The Fascinating Science of Diamond Fire.
The Selection Process
I assess diamonds for a number of factors. To be included in my recommendations a diamond must have:
- The required angles according to potentially qualify for AGS’ ideal cut grade;
- good contrast
- optical precision
- high quality diamond material;
- good value;
- no visible inclusions (eye-clean);
I only include a diamond I am confident the recipient will absolutely love.
The selection process involves (though is not limited to) keeping the search parameters within the ones I have published here:
Also worth reading to help understand my process and to know if and when the above parameters can be expanded, and what the consequences are:
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Thomas J Stevens GIA DG CSG
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