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Q&A: Help Finding a Colorless Round Diamond Without Fluorescence for Around $15,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Unfortunately, neither of them is a good choice. Strong fluorescence is a kiss of death on anything higher than an I color. D/F diamonds with strong fluorescence are going to look hazy/milky in natural settings (like restaurants or outside). I would skip them both.

Would you like me to suggest better options?

What about this one?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.53-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7358911?a_aid=dmnd1357

If you don’t like it can you recommend something that is similar in size and price?

Medium fluorescence is still too much for an F-color diamond. DEFG diamonds look good only with none or faint fluorescence.

Here’s what I’d recommend:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7203228?a_aid=dmnd1357
It’s gorgeously cut, absolutely eye-clean and color-wise it’s going to look identical to higher grades.

What do you think?

I really like it. Thanks 🙂

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