I am hoping you can help me. I have read your articles on shopping for diamonds and they are extremly helpful.
I have looked at James Allen and Blue Nile (yes I read your article on BN) I know the setting I want and I have been trying to locate a center round cut diamond with a good quiality , eye clean, right price (like everyone else , right?). All three of the diamond sellers have the setting I am looking for…round stone baguette on either the side.
https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/wedding-sets/18k-white-gold-tapered-baguette-diamond-wedding-set-item-175?a_aid=dmnd1357
The center stone is where I would appreciate your help. Idealy I would like 1ct but economically anywhere in the .9 seems to be the ‘wise’ thing to do.
James Allen – 1.0 ct J SI2 Item# 186410 Excellent Cut $4240
James Allen – 1.07ct J SI2 Item# 207296 Ideal cut $4200
Do you have any suggestions from the diamonds out there you see?
Thank you!
Those diamonds are not eye-clean. I’d recommend these instead:
Thank you for your suggestions.
I have a question on image that I see on line, is it magnified? or is that what I would see to the naked eye?
Should I consider moving up in clarity? One of my biggest concerns is that I would be able to see the flaws in the diamond after I make my purchase. The price range you have these tow diamonds in is spot on!
Is there a great deal of noticeable size difference between something like a .92 or 1.0?
Your help is greatly appreciated!
1) those diamonds are VERY magnified (about 40X). They are eye-clean.
2) Depending on how the diamonds are cut, there may not be much of a noticeable difference in size. Can you link the two you are talking about.
I have looked at so many…I think these are the ones I was refering to…
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-210329?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.93-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-209247?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-114688?a_aid=dmnd1357
(I am having James Allen take a look at the last one) $4860
1. How much a noticeable size difference?
2. Which one is the best value?
3. Are they all eye clear?
I would recommend the 0.93 H SI1 you selected.
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