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Hi, first of all I’d like to really thank you for the great service and advice you’re providing – you’ve definitely helped me understand what to look for in a stone better than any other site I’ve come across.
I’ve been browsing James Allen for some stones to match this ring setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/platinum-pointed-and-etched-tension-set-engagement-ring-item-461?a_aid=dmnd1357
…and have come across a few stones in the 1.4-1.5ct range and within my budget that I’d love your opinion on please:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-303035?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-314436?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.41-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-270382?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.49-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-314468?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-282627?a_aid=dmnd1357
Which would you choose? Any other options that I’ve missed maybe?
Many, many thanks in advance for your help!
I’d be happy to help. You made some great choices, but I’d recommend dropping to I color.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/
What do you think?
thank you very much for your response, and the tip!
I know you mentioned “I” colour, but how about this SI1, H stone: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.49-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-314468?a_aid=dmnd1357. Do you think the inclusions are relatively unobtrusive?
There is one VS1 I stone I came across (https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-48632?a_aid=dmnd1357); are you able to tell from the photos whether the strong blue fluorescence impacts its clarity, or is this something for JA staff to check?
Thank you again for your patience!
That H SI1 is fantastic. I would take that over I VS1 with strong fluorescence.
Great! Thank you very much for your opinion. I thought it was a lovely stone too, but I was really keen on a professional opinion! I’ll let you know what I decide on once I’ve made the purchase.
Sounds great. Keep me posted.
Hi, just by way of an update, I thought I’d share some images of the actual ring with you: https://www.jamesallen.com/sre8121870sw?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thank you very much again for your advice, and the great resource which is your site!
Sounds great. I’m really happy things worked out.
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