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).

2.04 Carats on the Menu Tonight - 2.04 Carat F Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond

To avoid nullifying the beautiful appearance of this colorless F diamond, search for the most highly rated diamond cut quality possible, in order to maximize the appearance and shine of this diamond.

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Shape: Round

Carat weight: 2.04

Cut: Ideal

Color: F

Clarity: SI1

Price: $22560

Certificate: GIA

Depth: 61.6%

Table: 56.0%

Polish: Excellent

Symmetry: Excellent

Girdle: Medium

Culet: None

Fluorescence: None

Measurements: 8.13*8.17*5.02

Item number: 1299779

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If you are unsure from the photo of the SI1 clarity diamond on this page whether the diamond is eye-clean, try contacting a James Allen sales rep and asking them to specially assess the diamond and get back to you - they will give you an honest response. Do not ignore properties beside the four Cs, for example girdle thickness - which can be important due to reasons discussed in the article on girdles on this website. The size of this stone is 2.04 carats - be sure to look for the other diamonds for sale with that same 2.04 weight that may have a better combinations of properties and price. F color diamonds are pretty much colorless - they are included in the pure white group of diamonds.

In analyzing the $22560 cost for this diamond, make sure you consider whether any of the property qualities are excessive for your needs. The Ideal cut means the diamond will sparkle significantly more than lower quality cut diamonds, maximizing attractiveness.