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Q&A: Need 2nd Opinion on 0.69 Ct. Round Cut

By Mike Fried, Updated October 24, 2017

I would love your opinion on this diamond I found for an engagement ring.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.69-carat-d-color-i1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-120910?a_aid=dmnd1357

Do you think it’s a good value diamond?

I’m worried about the clarity and proportion. Do you think it’s going to be sparkly and eye clean?

Should I get it or skip it??

Thank you so much in advance!

Sorry to say, but I am not a fan of that diamond for many reasons. 1) It’s not eye-clean. 2) It’s not a great cut (should have a smaller table) and 3) medium fluorescence is a no-no in a D color diamond. You are far better off with a diamond like this:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.60-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-195647?a_aid=dmnd1357

Thank you very much for your reply and opinion.

After much consideration, I decided to skip it. I searched again and found this diamond, and I would love to know what you think of it, if you have time.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.60-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-sku-185364?a_aid=dmnd1357

It is a 0.6 carat, G/SI2.

Thanks!

I like that a lot. It’s an excellent choice.

Great! I’ve decided to get it. 🙂 Thank you!

Sounds great. Keep me posted please.

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