Archive for G 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: Seeking Best Round 3/4 Carat Diamond for My Money
Posted by: | CommentsQ: I’m looking to buy an engagement ring for my future wife and needless to say diamonds are expensive. My goals are the following:
I’m looking for the best diamond for the price, but at the same time she looked at an I color, SI1 clarity 3/4 carat diamond and loved it.
Shape: Round
Desired Color Range: G-I
Desired Clarity: VS1-SI1
Budget – $2500 for the ring total, diamond only; have not clue
Thanks for the time. Read More→
Q&A: How to Buy the Cleanest Radiant-Cut Diamond
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Is this a decent diamond?
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/K-VS1-Premium-Cut-Radiant-Diamond-1085232.asp
Can you make any other recommendations in that price range? I like the radiant because it is a little different than the traditional round.
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?
