Looking for round-cut diamond, F+ color, eye-clean, 1.5 carats, for a white gold solitaire ring for around $7,500. Is this possible? What would you advise?
Clarity-wise, I always search in the SI2-IF range and pick the best eye-clean diamond I find. I make sure it’s nicely cut and has no visible imperfections.
Look at the following:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7254938?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.16-carat-e-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-302454?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7315728?a_aid=dmnd1357
They are eye-clean and I checked their certificates and can confirm that there’s nothing that would indicate any lack of brilliance. All three are beautifully cut.
I see some (what look like) cracks – are these all structurally sound – no risk of breaking?
The specs you see are twinning wisps, they are thin lines going through the diamond and completely harmless.
I had a look at a few more, and have narrowed it down to 4. What are your thoughts on these?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7618371?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7576537?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7599246?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7427799?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7618371?a_aid=dmnd1357
Strong blue fluorescence should be avoided on I and higher colors. It would make the diamond look dull and hazy.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7576537?a_aid=dmnd1357
This one has a Cloud mentioned first. It usually means that cloud is the most important inclusion and it can make the diamond look hazy in daylight. I’d skip it.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7599246?a_aid=dmnd1357
Medium fluorescence is an issue on G-D diamonds as it usually causes haziness.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7427799?a_aid=dmnd1357
The same issue here.
Thank you so much!
I’ll go with the one you recommended: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-f-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7315728?a_aid=dmnd1357
It’s an excellent choice. Enjoy!
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