Hi! I'm Gillian, and I'm a GIA Gemologist for the Rare Carat team. Thanks for reaching out.

I read the GIA Report for the following diamond: GIA 1216108320 Cushion 2.01 CT D VS1, and I reject this diamond due to the profound depth, Medium Fluorescence, and Etch Channel inclusions.

A diamond's depth measures how tall it is from top to bottom. We usually like to see a depth of 61% to 68%. This diamond is at 69.9%, making it less likely to bring light into the diamond.

This diamond has Medium Blue Fluorescence, which is how a diamond interacts with ultraviolet light. For DEF-colored diamonds, we like to stick with faint or none. Any higher, and you can sometimes get a hazy or cloudy appearance in sunlight. Not always, though, so it is best to have the retailer check. It can be hard to see in an image or video.

Etch Channels are openings that start from the diamond's surface and extend into it. They're like laser holes, only made in nature. Despite being empty spaces in diamonds, etch channels are considered inclusions, and we avoid these particular inclusions because they make the diamond more vulnerable to damage. They also attract dirt and grime that's hard to clean out, no matter how hard you scrub.

A few things I keep an eye on when diamond hunting. Listed on the GIA report, you can check under "Clarity Characteristics" for "Cavity, Knot, Chip, Bruise, and Etch Channel," and if any of these are listed, I pass on that particular stone. These can be risky inclusions.

I recommend finding another diamond. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.