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Q&A: “Losing it Over Loose Diamonds”
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Q: I am a huge fan of your site both for useful information and a good laugh or two when the diamond searching has got me down. I am looking to get ready make the plunge here in the next month or so and have been looking for the perfect diamond to pop the question with.
That being said, I am a normal person and am on a tight budget. I’m looking for the best round brilliant cut diamond that I can get for $1500. I have been trying to find something in the G-H color range, eye clean up to VS1 clarity, preferably an ideal cut and a size around .70 ct (up to .75 ct max). I don’t have a problem with fluorescence up to medium and am really just trying to get the most impressive stone I can and stay on my budget.
This is the link to the wedding set that I plan on putting it into.
Any advice or help is greatly appreciated. You’re site has already opened my eyes to so many realities that I wouldn’t have gotten from anywhere else (especially not the industry that is trying to keep the wool over my eyes!).
I look forward to hearing from you soon.
I have been seeing some interest in oval cut diamonds. Oval cuts are a viable alternative to round brilliant cuts. They have similar features and you get a large diamond (dimension wise) for you money. This diamond is a beautiful example of an excellent valued oval cut. The diamond has very large measurements and is significantly cheaper then a similar round brilliant cut diamond.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
Shape: Oval
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Carats: 1.51
Diamond Clarity: VS1
Measurements: 8.52*6.39*4.26
Depth: 66.7%
Table: 54%
Diamond Polish: Very Good
Diamond Symmetry: Very Good
Diamond Fluorescence: Faint
Diamond Price: $9,630
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Q&A: Best Oval Diamond for Under $3K
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Hello, I have been looking extensively for an oval diamond around .7-.8 ct and then I came across your site. I am looking for the best bang for under $3k. I value the quality of the diamond much more so than the size.
F or better
VS2 or better (unless an SI1 has no visible things)
Most sites I have been looking at premium/very good to ideal cuts
From what I have read, symmetry of good or better is fine as this isn’t even noticeable to the human eye?
I have been looking for a polish of very good to excellent (is there a noticeable difference to the human eye between good through excellent?)
And now after reading your site, sounds like I want to stick with a fluorescence of faint to none.
Thanks!
Q&A: 1.2 Carat Princess Cut Diamond
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Hi! I love your site – SO much valuable information in just one place! I commend your hard work at it! I am just about ready to make an online purchase of a 1.21 carat princess cut diamond. On paper, everything looks wonderful, with the exception of my concern about the table %. Below are the specs – and I would appreciate your thoughts! The seller is asking $4500 for this diamond.
GIA
1.21
H
VS2
6.14×6.03×4.04
Pol. Excellent
Sym. Very Good
Flo. None
Depth – 67%
Table – 74%
Thanks so much for your time!
Following yesterday’s selection of the best Oval Shape for $10,000, today we move on to the best Pear, Oval, or Marquise for $9,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge
Shape: Pear
Carats: 1.56
Diamond Clarity: SI2
Measurements: 9.72*6.48*4.16
Length/Width Ratio: 1.50
Depth: 64.2%
Table: 59%
Diamond Polish: Very Good
Diamond Symmetry: Good
Diamond Price: $8,590
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Following yesterday’s selection of the best Pear Shape for $15,000, today we move on to the best Pear, Oval, or Marquise for $10,000. I have skipped $14,000 through $11,000, due to lack of any viable options. I really tried to limit today’s selection to an oval or a marquise shape since my picks to date have been mostly Pears. The fact that I couldn’t find anything nice for these prices just underscores the point of how hard it is to find a truly nicely cut Oval or Marquise shaped diamond.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarg
Shape: Oval
Carats: 1.51
Diamond Clarity: VS1
Measurements: 8.77*6.00*4.06
Length/Width Ratio: 1.46
Depth: 67.7%
Table: 55%
Diamond Polish: Very Good
Diamond Symmetry: Good
Diamond Price: $10,310
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Following our previous selection of the best Marquise Shape for $17,000, today we move on to the best Pear, Oval, or Marquise for $15,000. I have skipped $16,000, due to lack of any viable options.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge
Shape: Pear
Carats: 2.01
Diamond Clarity: VS2
Measurements: 11.04*6.85*4.15
Length/Width Ratio: 1.61
Depth: 60.6%
Table: 55%
Diamond Polish: Very Good
Diamond Symmetry: Good
Diamond Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Diamond Price: $14,530
Don’t forget to use our exclusive coupon code TAD0611 with James Allen for 10% off Engagement Ring Settings!
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