I’m going to purchase a diamond from James Allen. I want a diamond in the 3/4 carat range. Cut: Ideal cut,I want to make sure it really sparkles. Color: Near colorless. Clarity: Eye clean. I want to spend around $2000 for the stone. Could go a little higher if there was a good deal. I picked a few examples I like from James Allen. I would like to hear your professional opinion on these stones and any other stones you may suggest.
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-I1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1230504.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1344869.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1344080.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1345624.asp
Thanks for writing! Here’s what I think:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1344080.asp – has a big eye visible inclusion dead center – no good
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-I1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1230504.asp – the I1 is hard to see in the pic. It’s at about 10 o’clock. It’s hard to see because of the glare on the stone, but it will most likely be visible to the naked eye.
Between the other two, I’d say to just go with the cheaper stone. I don’t think the visual difference between the two is worth the big jump in price.
Thanks for replying back so quickly.
Are you saying those other two diamonds would be eye clean in your opinion. If I have to, I would pay more for an eye clean diamond. I would be open to other diamonds that you suggest. Secondly, my understanding is all ideal cut diamonds sparkle the best. Is this correct?
Thanks again for your help.
yes, the other two are eye clean. And yes, if it’s an ideal cut, it’ll have fantastic sparkle.
Good luck! Let me know how it goes!
Ira
I went to a diamond store today to see differences in diamond color with my eyes before I purchase a diamond, just to be sure. I think after seeing diamonds today I want to go with a diamond that graded with a little less color. I am willing to spen the extra $400-$500 to do this upgrade. I am looking at G color. I have two stones that I would like your opinion on. So you dont have to go to beginning of e-mail-Characteristics looking for: Ideal cut round, 3/4 carat, G color, SI1 (must be eye clean).
Oh, one last thing is TADJ10 the correct # for setting discount?
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1345558.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1345557.asp
Those two stones are great! Just go with the cheaper one because essentially, they’ll be identical to your eye.
And yes, the TADJ10 coupon is the right code.
I just received my ring today and it is beautiful. Everything I expected and more. I would like to thank you for helping me in selecting a great diamond, for a great price. Definitely will recommend you to anyone I meet thats looking for a diamond ring.
Thanks again
Such wonderful news! Thanks so much for letting me know!
Do you think you might be able to do me a small favor? If you have the time, I would be most grateful if you could leave me a review on ivouch.
Thanks so much! And may you and your fiance have a long life together filled with health, happiness, and love!
I am having trouble with that site sending me a confirmation e-mail. Without that it wont let me submit my review. I tried using there resend confirmation e-mail, but just doesn’t work for me.
Thanks so much for trying! Maybe it’s in your spam box?
I was able to get logged on to iVouch site and write you a review for your website. Thanks again for your help and time selecting a beautiful diamond.
It’s fantastic! Thank you so much!
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