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).
Looking for a 1.60 Carat G Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond?
Because the photo here is at high magnification, you can slowly examine it to check for any big inclusions or defects that are often seen on diamonds in the SI clarity range.
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Shape: Round Carat weight: 1.6 Cut: Ideal Color: G Clarity: SI1 Price: $12560 Certificate: GIA Depth: 62.3% Table: 55.0% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Girdle: Medium Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 7.48*7.50*4.67 Item number: 1302878 |
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For $12560, if you've done your shopping properly you should have a nice stone, so make sure you're harsh in your judgement when you're looking at this diamond. The size of this diamond is 1.60 carats - be sure to look for the other diamonds for sale with a similar 1.60 weight that might have a better combinations of properties and price.
The Ideal cut means the diamond will shine significantly more in comparison to lower cut quality diamonds, maximizing attractiveness. If you can see the diamond in person or see high quality photos of the diamond (like the one for this SI1 clarity diamond), this is where the most valuable deals are to be found - finding an SI1 or SI2 stone that is "eye clean" is a rewarding experience that translates to less dollars spent. The G color of this diamond offers value for your dollar, as it is not one of the expensive premium color grades D-F.
The Girdle Thickness for this diamond is "Medium" - I suggest consulting my article on girdle thickness if you want to find out more about how girdle thickness can play an important role.