Quick and Easy Buying Guide
Carat weight: 1 carat = 200 milligrams = 6.5 mm diameter. Doubling weight doesn't double diameter.
Diamond clarity: FL/IF/VVS/VS = super expensive, near perfect. SI = best value if you can check a photo for obvious inclusions (defects).
Color: D-G = colorless, expensive, only if you have money to burn. H-J = best value. Can go lower in gold metal settings than white metal.
Cut: Better cut ratings let more light into a diamond, making it sparkle more. Very important property, don't skimp here.
Set a budget and minimum cut (Premium). Go J color for gold and I/H for white metals. Go searching for SI1/SI2 clarity diamonds at James Allen. Pick a diamond with small/no inclusions. Choose a ring setting and buy it risk-free (60-day returns).
1.24 Carat H Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond
The doubling up of a relatively low cost diamond color of H with a definitely low cost clarity rating of SI1 allows you to use the extra money on things like the wedding or honeymoon, and that's always good news.
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The Ideal cut means the diamond will shine significantly more than lower cut quality diamonds, optimizing attractiveness. Spending $7910 towards a stone nets one a diamond well above the cut, like this one. Just be sure that you and your partner are happy spending the money. Put this 1.24 carat weight in perspective when you weigh up your buying options - there are for sure other diamonds of about the same size which might offer more with regards to their cost and properties. The H color of this diamond offers value for your dollar, since it is not a member of the expensive premium color grades D-F. This diamond's girdle ("Medium to slightly thick, faceted") will have an influence on the diamond; don't ignore it completely.
If you can see the diamond in the flesh or see high quality photos of the diamond (like the one for this SI1 clarity diamond), this is where bargains can be had - finding an SI1 or SI2 stone that is "eye clean" is a satisfying experience that translates to less dollars spent.
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Shape: Round Carat weight: 1.24 Cut: Ideal Color: H Clarity: SI1 Price: $7910 Certificate: GIA Depth: 62.6% Table: 57.0% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Girdle: Medium to slightly thick, faceted Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 6.82*6.86*4.28 Item number: 1306843 |
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