#HVLcampaign ***This lot benefits from a reduced buyer's protection fee of 4.5% (instead of 9%) which will be arranged for the winning bidder after the closing of the auction. You will be approached by a sales team member one working day after the auction has ended. They will help you further with the discount*** This specific diamond is a step up in both size and "performance" metrics compared to the 2.40ct you were looking at. While the 2.40ct was a great balanced stone, this 2.56ct is leaning into Super Ideal territory because of the "Hearts and Arrows" (H&A) and "Excellent Light Performance" designations. The "Hearts and Arrows" Difference Not every "Excellent" cut stone is a Hearts and Arrows stone. H&A means the diamond has optical precision. The Pattern: When viewed through a special scope, you’ll see 8 symmetrical hearts from the bottom and 8 symmetrical arrows from the top. The Benefit: This level of symmetry ensures that all the facets are aligned perfectly to bounce light back to your eye. It makes the diamond appear whiter and more "electric" than a standard excellent cut. Color & Clarity: The Performance Play H Color: At 2.56 carats, an H color is a smart choice. Because the diamond is so large, it has more "body" to show color, but the H grade is still firmly in the "Near Colorless" range. Because this stone has Excellent Light Performance, the intense sparkle will likely "wash out" any faint tint, making it look very white face-up. VS2 Clarity: This is the most popular value grade for natural stones. In a 2.5ct stone, a VS2 might have a tiny inclusion that is visible under a magnifying glass, but it should be 100% eye-clean (no visible marks to the naked eye). The IGI "Excellent Light Performance" Stamp IGI is one of the few labs that specifically adds a "Light Performance" grade to certain reports. While a standard "Cut" grade looks at physical measurements (angles and percentages), "Light Performance" looks at: Brightness: How much white light is returned. Fire: How much the light breaks into rainbow colors. Scintillation: The "flash" or sparkle as the stone moves. Important Information for Buyers: 1. Customs and Import Fees: ○ Your country of residence may impose additional customs and import fees. These fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. ○ The VAT is not included in the price of the stone as it depends on your country’s laws. ○ How to pay VAT? You will pay the VAT directly to the courier company upon delivery. 2. Country-Specific Information: ○ France & Portugal: French and Portuguese customs will only clear imported loose diamonds (gemstones) if they are handled by a local customs broker. The broker fee is not included in the price of the lot, and it will need to be paid separately. ○ Belgium: To import loose diamonds into Belgium, you must have a license and be registered at the Diamond Office. 2. Cancellation/Withdrawal by the Winning Bidder: ○ In case of a return, VAT, shipping fees, and customs fees will not be refunded. The buyer will be responsible for all costs incurred during the return shipment.