Q&A: Avoiding Yellowness on Oval Diamonds

Hello Diamond Pro Team!

I recently purchased a 2.01 carat diamond color I from James Allen:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6066657?a_aid=dmnd1357

Unfortunately, when the diamond arrived it had a warmer tint that was not to my liking and in direct sunlight there is a slight bow tie effect that is enough to bother me. I’ve contacted James Allen to inquire about exchange and plan to do so.

I am still left feeling not very confident on which diamond to select as my replacement to achieve my goal of a whiter diamond with less bow tie effect. I thought I should target G color diamond, but I was recommended diamonds with color G, F, H. The diamond I originally purchased looked great in the videos, so I am having a difficult time identifying a replacement diamond with less bow tie effect.

I recognize that I may need to lower carat weight in order to achieve my goal but also stay within budget. Would it be possible for experts from your staff to assist me to make a more informed decision on which replacement diamond to purchase from James Allen?

Thank you so much for your time.

I would like to spend equal to or less than I spent on my original purchase of the diamond which would be $14,800.

Thank you very much for assisting me in hopefully selecting a replacement diamond that is whiter with very subtle bow tie effect.

I found items number 5526862, 6641287, 6624450, 6687797, 6691784 as options for the replacement diamond. Are they any good?

You’re valuable input has given me much needed reassurance. You’ve touched upon pieces of information that I’ve tried to inquire about. Thank you so much for your recommendation for replacement diamond.

I looked at both diamonds side by side to try to evaluate and I think I see the difference in how it sparkles/reflects light but I’m no expert! I presume that your recommendation is the best option from the dozen or so diamonds that are available on James Allen (apologize if I’m being pesky!)?

Also, one last question before I proceed with the purchase because I’ve read slightly different recommendations is that the depth percentage, table percentage, and L/W ratio are ideal to ensure brilliance and sparkle? 

Thank you so very much!! I will proceed and contact James Allen today to complete the exchange process. I can’t thank you enough for helping me! Hope you have a wonderful rest of your week! 🙂

I certainly will. I’m so bummed I called James Allen today but the diamond you recommended is no longer available. Would it be possible to recommend the next best option? I’ll make it a point to call James Allen ASAP once you’ve replied with the second recommendation.

Thank you! I was able to make the exchange earlier today for the 1.71 F oval diamond.