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Q&A: Looking for 1 carat H-I Eye Clean Round Diamond

By Mike Fried,

Hello,

I am looking for a loose stone for an engagement ring. I am looking for:

-Round, 1 carat in size, NO smaller.

-Has to be eye clean

-Color should be decent, H or I

-Cut needs to be as good as possible for my budget which is $3500 – $4000

was looking at this one as the pic looks great:

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1308195.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357

Thank You!

This is a little bit more money, but I think it’s a nicer cut:

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1315386.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357

Have a look and let me know what you think!


thank you, now this is eye clean? pic looks a little different.


Yeah, that still will definitely be eye clean.


thank you!!

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is there a huge difference between H and I color when the cut is ideal?


Not at all.  Not even noticeable at all if they were next to each other viewed face up.  Especially not once they’re set in a ring.


Thanks again!


My pleasure!


Is ti just a lighting thing with the diamond you suggested as it is looking darker?

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Hi Ira, i ordered that diamond you suggested and it looks fantastic. Thank you. I was just wondering, should I expect this to appraise for more than what i paid? It will be set next week in a 18k white gold trellis setting by Vatche. Thanks.


That’s great news! Yes, you should definitely expect it to appraise for more than you paid. Would you mind doing me a small favor? If you have the time, do you think you might be able to leave me a short review on ivouch.com? If you could, I would greatly appreciate it. Here’s a direct link if you’d like to give it a shot:

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(You can view the ivouch review here!)

I actually left a review in iVouch already!


For me, or james allen?


for james allen, should i leave another one specifically for you?


Only if you have the time and you feel like my help was valuable 🙂


Will do!


Thanks!


am I searching for business under your name?

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I also was wondering something, the first diamond I looked at looks a lot “whiter” in the pic online than the pic of the one I ended up buying. is this just a lighting thing when the pic is taken? they are both GIA rated “I” color


Just click on that link I sent you

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Here’s the link again if you can’t find it:  (LINK REMOVED)

Yes, you shouldn’t worry about the color. JA works with a number of different vendors, and each one takes the pics in their office. So you can’t get any useful data re: color from those pictures – only clarity and cut.


Thanks again!


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