Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a French band with Total Budget Around $10k

https://www.ritani.com/diamonds/round-diamond-1-22-Carat-E-color-GIA-certified/D-91N27B

Does this diamond appear hazy? It looks great to me, but I’m worried the strong fluorescence is the reason for the low bargain basement price. Thoughts?

I would not get that diamond. Fluorescence is a major concern. We also feel that spending money on an E color is a waste.

https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/

So, you are sacrificing on a major issue, in order to pay more for a characteristic that isn’t as important.

Appreciate it, I will get to see it in person later this week, but have gotten similar advice from others… So am very hesitant to move forward. My budget is ~10k for a round including a French band. Your advice would be to go H or G color with better clarity?

No, I wouldn’t recommend upping the clarity. Just get a larger diamond or save money.

Thanks, I opted for for lower color/clarity but eye clean, bigger stone and lower price. Diamond pros articles were a great resource.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-386689?a_aid=dmnd1357

Looks like you got yourself a winner. Please let me know how it looks when it arrives.

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