Ira, I’ve been looking at your site for some time and it has been a God send. I have picked this one out but not sure. My specs are: Budget: 5-6k; Color H-I; Clarity: Eye Clean: Carat: bigger the better.
I not sure about the Strong Blue on this one but if you have any other recommendations let me know. It will be in a Platinum setting with Pave diamonds.
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1351069.asp
Thanks for writing and thanks for the kind words about the site! Here’s what I would suggest:
If JA can confirm for you that the stone doesn’t exhibit any signs of milkiness then you should definitely go for this stone. It looks fantastic. Otherwise, this looks like your next best option:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1320408.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1302316.asp
They will be able to check it for me after the weekend so I’ll let you when I know.
Great. I look forward to hearing from you!
I’m waiting on the Gemologist to look at my selection, but I found some more that i would like your opinion on if possible.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds-search/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1344589.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds-search/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1344589.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds-search/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1336409.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds-search/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1332372.asp
I don’t like the 1.32 stone since it has what looks to be a strong black inclusion in the center. But the other two look fantastic.
I’ve decided and ordered this one…any gut wrenching reactions to my decision?
It will be in a platinum pave settings with other diamonds in the band. I guess I’m nervous that the “J” will have a trace of yellow. And the prong will hide the inclusion. Let me know what you think.
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1332372.asp
I really think it’ll be great. Just make sure to ask them to be careful to cover the inclusion with the prong. Congrats!
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