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I am looking for an 1.5 carat oval diamond, and this site seems like the perfect resource to help me make a final decision.
My budget is around $8- 10,000. I have found three diamonds on the James Allen website (all on hold) based on search criteria I pieced together from researching diamonds online. I would love your opinion or recommendation on the better value.
My main concern is that the diamond is eye clean. Although the clarity levels are not VVS, I spoke to a service representative who advised two of the three diamonds are eye clean; the third would have to be looked at by a gemologist.
The other pieces I am unsure about are 1) the bow-tie effect (when is it too severe?) and 2) the length to width ratio (is it just preference or if it is outside of the 1.35-1.5 range, should you consider another diamond?).
Any guidance or help you could provide is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!
To be honest, I don’t like any of those choices. The biggest concern with oval cut diamonds is the bow-tie effect (the black figure-eight reflection walking north-south in the diamond).
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-sku-253355?a_aid=dmnd1357
I love this diamond for you.
Thank you so much. That is a beautiful diamond. I can see the difference in the cut. I am having a hard time justifying spending this much on one piece of jewelry so I am going to think about it for a few days. Again, thank you so much.
Well that I can’t help with :). Let me know what you decide to do.
I know it has been awhile since my last email. I wanted to let you know that I did purchase the diamond you recommended, and I absolutely love it! My diamond is beautiful and it was within my price range. I sincerely appreciate your expertise and willingness to help.
Thank you again.
Thanks for writing and letting us know. I’m delighted that you were pleased with our help. We wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment.
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