Archive for F Color
Q&A: Looking for a Diamond Down Under
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Q: Hope you are doing well. I have been reading up on diamonds for a while and stumbled upon your website and have to say that the honest information provided here is refreshing and very appreciated.
I’m living in Melb, Australia and am looking for a good engagement ring yet at the same time giving my woman the best I can offer.
Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, or best diamond for fixed budget?
- Best Diamond for fixed budget (.5 carat and above).
Shape
- Round Brilliant
Desired Color Range
- E and below (Leaning towards F-I)
Desired Clarity
- VVS2 and below (Leaning towards VS1-VS2)
Budget
- AUD$2,500 (Including setting).
Anything else you might feel is relevant
- She is a quite short and so her hands are not very big, neither are her fingers very long so I’m not sure if a larger diamond (to me honestly anything above .75 is large!) would look good on her.
I have been taking a look at the James Allen and Blue Nile website and have short-listed a few (from James Allen). However, I would still appreciate an expert opinion given the vast range of diamonds available!
Would it be very difficult for them to send it over to Melbourne and would I have to pay extra charges if so?
Sorry if I come across as indecisive and long-winded. Thank you for your time and looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Q&A: Assistance Buying a Square Cushion Cut Diamond
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Hello! I would like your assistance on a square cushion cut diamond. I have been examining diamond on JamesAllen and have come up with a few that I really like. I’m unsure what setting I will decide on either pave or a simple solitaire. It will come down to the diamond price. My budget for the ring is less than or around 2500. I’ve found 5 diamond I adore (roughly .75, VS1/2, ideal) but they are in the I/J range. You suggest something better for white gold and am wondering what my options are now. I’m concerned about size since my ring size is 7.75. I want something substantial but nothing overly flashy for my teaching job. For clarity and symmetry I prefer ideal but would accept very good, color is up to your judgement, thanks so much! Also, I read somewhere that for durability and strength the best setting is 14k with a platinum prongs. Do you agree? What would you suggest? I was told by a jeweler that cushions are hard to set and especially may not be the best for prongs that meet in the middle of the ring. Thanks again!
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I contacted you earlier about help picking a cushion cut… so far here are my top 6. A few are a bit higher than I prefer but would love any suggestions you may have found. Thanks!
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1345540.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1313932.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1307986.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1313930.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1313942.asp
Q&A: Looking for Round, Cushion, or Oval-Shaped Diamond for $2K Budget
Posted by: | CommentsQ:I am looking for a round, cushion, or oval shape diamond under $2000. As far as clarity is concerned, anything ”eye-clean” is fine. Of course, I would like the biggest diamond, I don’t like the faint yellow tint. I read on your website that a medium fluorescent can help a lower color diamond look better, but I’m still hesitant because I want a diamond that sparkles. I was looking at these but if you have any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/K-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1172193.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/K-SI1-Premium-Cut-Oval-Diamond-1190166.asp
Q&A: Vote of Confidence for Princess Cut Engagement Ring Already Purchased
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Hi, Great site. You really helped me with my purchase from Jamesallen.com. I was looking for a princess cut diamond in the $4500 range. My citeria were ~0.75-1.2 carat, D-G, IF-VS1, ideal or premium cut. As you see from the diamonds I narrowed it down to, I let the clarity slide to VS2 upon advice from your site. The two diamonds were:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VS2-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1305140.asp
And
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1279502.asp
I chose the first one on the following criteria:
slightly better color (F vs. G)
slightly better price (it was $20 less)
slightly larger size
better polish and symmetry.
Unfortunately, premium cut vs. ideal cut for the G color stone.
Both seem like excellent stones, but I wonder if I should have sacrificed the ideal cut (64% vs. 70% table) for the better color.
The ring was a comfort fit 2.5 mm solitare platinum setting:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-diamond-solitaire-ring.html
$20K Diamond & Ruby iPhone Case Giveaway from James Allen
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In honor of the launch of James Allen’s new mobile site – six months in the making – one of the leading bridal jewelry web retailers is offering a truly unique giveaway. The diamond and ruby encrusted iPhone case is valued at $20,000 with 808 F-G color diamonds – five carats total – and 43 rubies, weighing 0.37 carats total. Designed by one of JA’s top designers, the diamonds and rubies were all hand-selected to fit perfectly on the one-of-a-kind titanium case. Wow. And did we mention they are also giving away a new iPhone 4S?
The new mobile site boasts a fully interactive experience to make browsing their jewelry easier than ever. You can price-check diamonds for the best deal and build your own engagement ring setting from the full selection of setting styles like solitaire, channel, pave, and contemporary rings. If you’re in the market for other diamond jewelry as we approach Valentine’s Day, you can also use the new site to shop for diamond pendants and studs. Read More→
Q&A: “Am I on the right track to get the shiniest diamond?”
Posted by: | CommentsQ: First off, your website has been tremondously helpful for me-a first time diamond buyer.
I hugely value cut and I have been looking at Blue Nile and their signature cut. Obviously, I am paying more for the signature brand. So, I used the more stringent table(60.1 to 61.9) and depth%(55 to 57) values for the signature to filter out some ideals on Blue Nile and James Allen. Am on the right track to get the shiniest diamond?
Q&A: “Officially scared” about buying a diamond — help!
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Well you officially scared me from buying a diamond, so many things to know and still you may not be getting what you think or even over paying. Im skeptical about this whole process but seeing that like most people in my situation; i have no knowledge of diamonds, really what do i have to lose by asking your help!
Im looking at buying a loose diamond because im buying the ring seperate. I was looking betweem 5,000-6,200 for price, was looking at ideal cut, F-E colour, vs2-vvs2 clarity, Size came depending on that stuff and where that put me for cost (but probably between .78-1.00).Id rather go really nice diamond and smaller carat, then big and not shiny.
I need your help cause i know nothing really. I want the best sparkle and want the other catagorys to be good enough that it cant be seen with the eye. Ive never looked at a diamond so dont know which colour is going to be noticably yellow and what inclusions im going to be able to notice. I want the best ring but dont want to pay for something that isnt noticable without a microscope!!Like is there a difference between ideal and hearts and arrows? I want it to sparkle but dont want to pay for something that isnt even noticable to her or anyone else. If you could help me cut in the areas that dont matter as much and arent noticalbe but would save me money so that i could get a bigger diamond without sacrificing the look and beauty of what she will be wearing i’d be so thankful. any help would be great, if you read this i thank you for your time.
