Archive for VVS2 Clarity
Following yesterday’s selection of the best princess cut diamond for $30,000, today we present you with the best princess cut diamond for $25,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Report Check):
Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge
Carats: 2.20
Diamond Color: E
Diamond Clarity: VVS2
Measurements: 7.35*7.25*5.32
Length/Width Ratio: 1.01
Depth: 73.4%
Table: 72%
Diamond Polish: Very Good
Diamond Symmetry: Very Good
Diamond Fluorescence: None
Diamond Price: $24,570
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Q: Greetings Ira, First, I must write that your site is a must-read for any diamond shopper! Having this wealth of information and your expertise all in one place is such a help – wish I had come across your site before I was already a month into my diamond search! I am looking for a cushion-cut stone, eye-clean, and had narrowed down my list between stones on James Allen and Blue Nile before I came across your site. I have a $3,000 budget for the stone. Below are links to a few of the stones on my short list:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1276428.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1278969.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1290917.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search#diamonds_pid=LD01695503
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search#diamonds_pid=LD01731890
http://www.bluenile.com/diamond-search#diamonds_pid=LD01727659
My bride-to-be has mentioned to friends that she prefers a square-shape, so I’ve been limiting my search to stones with ratios of 1.00 – 1.05. Also, I was able to find out through a friend that she loves this setting from James Allen:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-171.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
For her, fire and brilliance are more important than stone size, although I would like to find her a 3/4 stone or greater. Am I on the right track with the stones already on my list, or do you see a stone or two out there that might be a better fit for what I’m looking for? Thanks for all your help! We gentlemen certainly have a tall order when it comes to finding that one stone she’ll love – your site eliminates much of the confusion that comes with the search. Kudos to you!
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Q: I am looking for an engagement ring and happened to come across your site. Here is what I’m looking for:
* Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, or best diamond for fixed budget:
Well, I’m looking for the best diamond that I need without overpaying for things that are not needed.
* Shape:
Round
* Desired Color Range:
F, G, H
* Desired Clarity:
VS1, VVS2
* Budget:
$5000
* Anything else you might feel is relevant:
The above parameters are flexible.
After reading your homepage, it seems like a VS2 will be acceptable if the blemish is not visible. Basically, I’m somewhat fortunate as my girlfriend does not really want a big ring as she doesn’t want it to look too gaudy. She saw a friends ring which was 1.25 carats and thought it looked nice, BUT she said she could never wear a ring like that. (note, it wasn’t round so I don’t know if that made it look bigger than the carat weight) She has relatively small, petite fingers. At a store, she saw 0.5 and 0.75 carats and she said that would be enough (but she didn’t try it on, just looking through the case). However, financially, I can afford a bit more than that. So I’m thinking of about a 0.9 carat ring. The ‘guy’ side of me wants to go even bigger since I can afford it. I don’t want to regret buying a too small ring when I could afford a larger one. Yet, I want to respect her wishes. Anyway, I’m looking for any advice or maybe the best value diamond at around 0.9 carats or something else if you recommend a bigger ring.
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Q: Hi, I am looking to find the best diamond in my price range (isn’t everyone? haha). I came across this website, which has been of great benefit to me, and was really hoping you could help me, as you have others. I have done some research and have found 4 I think are pretty good deals. I was hoping you could take a look and let me know what you think and maybe even suggest a better deal.
Here are the 4 diamonds I currently have on my list:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1280322.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1136704.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1171216.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1195694.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
I am looking for a cushion shape in the $3000 to $4000 range. I am going to be putting it in a platinum ring with sidestones (at the bottom are a few rings i like). I would like at least 1 carat, with a color no less than J, and prefer the cushion l/w ratio to be close to 1. I like the square look better than the rectangle look.
Here are the rings I am looking at getting with the stone:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/ring/item_412-1921.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-2800.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/ring/item_412-1960.asp?a_aid=dmnd1375
I really appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks.
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Q: Hi there, LOVE your site – very helpful. I am looking at 2 princess cut stones GIA certified from Blue Nile. 1) 2.01 carat H SI2 Cut VG 2) 2.12 carat I VS2 Cut G These are the same price. My questions: 1) SI2 for a stone of this size – will the flaws be easily visible with the naked eye? 2) I Color on 2.12 carats – will this show any yellow or be clear enough? 3) Is a G cut grade too low? Will it be a poor sparkler? Thank you so much for your help!
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Q: Hello! Love the site!! I’ve learned so much and thank you for so much great information. I’m not sure whether you answer questions without a service charge but i’ll ty anyway! I’m located in Canada and i’m really liking what I see on the James Allen website. I’ve read so many great reviews plus they have what i’m looking for (i’ll get to that later!). However, when I use the currency conversion calculator I notice I would be paying around $1000 in duty plus shipping. My local jewelery shop says they can create that diamond for me and all they need is a picture. I thought I was wary about ordering online but i’m even more skeptical about having a shop create a diamond just by looking at a picture. Would I really expect to get the exact same quality product? And would they most likely charge me a premium price because they had to create it specifically for me. I don’t want to end up paying more locally when I was trying to avoid duty charges. There is a James Allen in Boston which is in feasible driving distance, i’m not sure whether the duty charge would be any less by bringing it back across the border versus sending it in the air. If you could answer this i’d love to go ahead and show you what it is i’m interested in purchasing. I’d love your help and advice! Thank you so so much!!
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Following yesterday’s pick of the best Hearts & Arrows Ideal Cut Round Diamond for $13,000, today we present you with the best H&A Ideal Cut diamond for $12,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the AGS Certificate):
Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge
Carats: 1.26
Diamond Color: G
Diamond Clarity: VVS2
Diamond Cut: Ideal
Measurements: 6.96*6.99*4.28
Depth: 61.3%
Table: 55.0%
Crown Angle: 34.3°
Crown %: 15.4%
Pavilion Angle: 40.9°
Pavilion %: 43.1%
Diamond Polish: Ideal
Diamond Symmetry: Ideal
Diamond Fluorescence: None
James Allen Engagement Ring
Diamond Price: $12,060
Don’t forget to use our exclusive coupon code TADJ10 with James Allen for 10% off Engagement Ring Settings!
One style that is very popular nowadays is the “halo” style. The halo style is basically when you have a diamond pave-set frame around the edge of the face of the diamond set in the engagement ring. This is popular for a number of reasons. Firstly, all pave styles in general are very popular now and have been for a number of years now. But additionally, halo styles are popular because they give the diamond the appearance of being larger than it actually is.
James Allen offers several different “halo” style engagement rings. Many are a part of their designer “Meno MicroPave Collection.” But these rings are expensive, due to their brand name. But JA offers many similar styles in their regular engagement ring selection that are equally as beautiful.
One such example of a beautiful halo-style engagement ring in their regular ring inventory is their 18k White Gold Split Shank Pave Halo Diamond Engagement Ring.
What I like about this setting is that the split shank widens the footprint of the ring on the finger, yet it’s not big and bulky. So this ring will look great on fingers of all sizes, yet doesn’t look overly heavy with gold or platinum.
Q: Hello, I am currently looking for the best engagement ring possible within the budget of $5000-$7500. Princess Cut D-F Best Clarity Possible Currently been looking on Bluenile.com and mondera.com, can you recommend any other sites? Also are you aware if they offer insurance? Thanks.
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Following yesterday’s selection of the best Cushion Cut Diamond for $19,000, today we present you with the best Cushion Cut Diamond for $19,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 2.10
Diamond Color: H
Diamond Clarity: VVS2
Measurements: 8.20*7.45*4.51
Length/Width Ratio: 1.10
Depth: 60.5%
Table: 65%
Diamond Polish: Excellent
Diamond Symmetry: Good
Diamond Fluorescence: Faint
James Allen Engagement Ring
Diamond Price: $17,680
Don’t forget to use our exclusive coupon code TADJ10 with James Allen for 10% off Engagement Ring Settings!
James Allen also has a large variety of engagement rings to choose from to pair with today’s daily diamond selection. If you love the pave styles that have a great flashy “bling” look, then look no further than James Allen’s 18k White Gold .66ct Pave Set Rounded Diamond Engagement Ring. This ring, with its three rows of pave diamonds almost all the way around the shank, has unsurpassed sparkle and fire. The total weight of all the pave stones is an incredible 0.66cts!
As always with our Daily Diamond selections, today’s stone is completely clean to the naked eye. Today’s stone is quite unique in that it’s significantly larger than most other 2 carat cushion cut diamonds. This is due to its truly ideal depth percentage of only 60.5%. This gives the stone a depth that’s usually fitting only a round brilliant diamond. So for the price of a fancy shape, you get the spread of a round. It’s really a special find.
Q. Ira, I am currently shopping for an engagement ring and got in touch with a jeweler in the diamond district in New York. He was recommended by a friend and seems like his prices are reasonable. He has suggested one stone which was a little more expensive than I was looking for, but claims it has a very attractive cut. I have pasted his comments below. I am hoping for an independent perspective on his comments and if this one is worth the additional cost. “I looked through all of my emerald cut diamonds. I have one which weighs 2.05 carats. It is a very fine cut, “H” color, clarity “VS2″. It is more expensive than the approximate price I quoted you- the price is $16,000. It is a really beautiful cut. The table is 68%, the depth is 67.9%. I do have some which are less expensive but I know that you are concerned about the cut. The others were either less deep (about 64%) or cut deeper (69.5%) and the tables were not as fine. The price was about $1,000 less- about $15,000.” Thanks for your help in advance
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