Hi there,
I am diamond shopping and I have created an idea of what I am looking for on the James Allen website. I am budget conscious but also want to get something that pops and sparkles nicely. I am thinking 1.0 carat and something eye clean for sure (I read the article on your site). The setting will be pave.
I found this diamond:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-10189808?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-10189808?a_aid=dmnd1357
I wouldn’t recommend this diamond. The IGI lab is less reliable than the GIA and AGS and they tend to inflate the grades.
Here’s what I’d go instead:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.95-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-10016993?a_aid=dmnd1357
H color is going to look absolutely colorless in a pave setting. This diamond is beautifully cut and would be very bright and brilliant. It’s basically the same size as a 1ct.
Thanks so much. Yes I do like that one and would definitely not have known about the IGI comment you made. Seems like a great choice to me.
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I went ahead and purchased it last night!
I’m glad I could help you, the diamond was an excellent choice.
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