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).
A 0.90 Carat F Color SI1 Clarity Hearts & Arrows Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond for Purchase
The SI1 clarity grading of this diamond drops the price quite significantly, which is a good thing since the F color grading attracts a premium price tag.
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The chance in color between any neighbouring colors from the D-E-F color range is only detectable in a lab, meaning this F color diamond is not distinguishable from diamonds rated one color either side of it. The Girdle Thickness for this diamond is "Thin to slightly thick" - I suggest consulting my piece on diamond girdles if you want to find out more concerning how girdle thickness can play an important role. For $5050, if you've done your shopping properly you should have a nice stone; ensure that you are harsh in your judgement as you look at this stone. With regards to cut alone, a Hearts and Arrows cut diamond gets you as close to perfection as you can get. This rarest of diamond cuts is shown to a consumer who is following a special interest in maximizing the cut of the diamond, and as a result the visual appearance of the diamond resulting from its superior light retention qualities.
If you're not certain from the photo of the SI1 clarity diamond on this page whether the diamond is eye-clean, you can ask a James Allen representative and requesting them to personally analyse the diamond and get back to you - the staff member will give you an honest response. Make sure to have a look at nearby carat sizes around the 0.90 carat weight this diamond has, because in doing so your choices regarding other diamond properties can open up.
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Shape: Round Carat weight: 0.9 Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal Color: F Clarity: SI1 Price: $5050 Certificate: AGS Depth: 62.3% Table: 56.0% Polish: Ideal Symmetry: Ideal Girdle: Thin to slightly thick Culet: None Fluorescence: Negligible Measurements: 6.15*6.20*3.85 Item number: 1351301 |
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