Greetings, first, I love your site and the candid and useful information provided. I am looking to propose soon, though I have been struggling with identifying the correct stone.
Setting
James Allen
Platinum 2.5mm knife edge solitaire (SKU: 17002P)
Ring?
James Allen
Budget: $4,000 – $5,000
Size: .80 – .95 carat
Cut: Ideal / True Hearts (is there a major difference in these two categories?)
Color: …not quite sure, ideally looking around H, give or take a grade or two but would appreciate feedback
Clarity: have been looking at VVS1 and VVS2, but really just looking for something with great clarity to the naked eye
In essence, I’m looking for a great looking stone, with no obvious imperfections which could be detected by staring into it with your eye. Moreover, color is a relative term, as I have read on your other articles. I do not want anything that shows yellow. Additionally, I have only recently began researching more about fluorescence and would like to ensure the diamond does not appear cloudy.
Like anyone I suppose, I’m seeking the best “bang for my buck” with this significant “life purchase”. I just want to make sure I’m in the realm and again, I really appreciate your site and the feedback provided!
Thank you and look forward to following up soon.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-262595?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-222912?a_aid=dmnd1357
I love these diamonds for you. I think they are both great and its up to you whether you want to spend more for the size. What do you think?
Thank you for the links, I really liked the .90 carat, I-Color VS2 clarity. As I mentioned in my previous email, I’m really looking for something that is well cut, clean to the naked eye, no yellow’ish color appearrence and if possible, as close to 1.00 carat.
With respect to the .90 stone you sent a link to, would you mind clarifying the following:
– Clarity, GIA report notes “crystal, feather, cavity” – would any of these be detectable to the naked eye?
– Fluorescence, GIA report notes “Faint” – is this a concern insofar as the diamond appearing “cloudy”
– Girdle, “Medium – Slightly Thick” – is this too thick? Does this make a big difference in general?
Below is the link to two diamonds I found on James Allen before reaching out to you. To be frank, with these diamonds would I really just be paying a premium for features I’m not going to truly appreciate?
Again, thank you for the input! It is truly appreciated!
1) The issues you mentioned are not issues at all. The diamond is eye-clean and faint/slightly-thick are absolute non-factors.
2) I would not waste money on color/clarity over size.
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free International Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisals
- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
- Free ring inscriptions
- Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Best-in-class packaging
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisal
- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
- High quality images of about half of their diamonds
- 24/7 Customer Service
- 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
- Best in class fulfillment
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