Could you please provide me with your opinion about this oval cut diamond?

Q: Could you please provide me with your opinion about this diamond?

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-sku-4796184
Thank you so much in advance!

A: I like it.

 The inclusion on the table that is evident in the magnified image seems to be a clear crystal so it's not likely to be noticeable. Remember James Allen has a generous no questions asked return policy, but make sure to read the terms and conditions especially the last clause: https://www.jamesallen.com/guarantee/hassle-free-returns/. the cut quality seems to generate a decent amount of fire, which is real nice for an oval. I'd go for it.


Q: Thank you SO MUCH for your reply! It makes me feel a lot better about what I picked!
One last questions if you don't mind...I see that the depth is 66.90%. I think I read online on a guide that for an oval shaped diamond it's recommended a depth of 58-62% and a table of 53-63%. Would the depth of 66.90% make this less sparkly?

A: It depends on other variables such as its length to width ratio. This is one of the reasons grading labs don't want to give fancy cuts a grade of excellent or any other level because there are tiny variables that are very complex to calculate. Generally speaking a deeper cut or a shallower cut will return less light to the eye of the beholder. Since this diamond has no noticeable bowtie effect it appears to be returning light quite efficiently.





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