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).
Picked for You: 0.55 Carat F Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond
There isn't any real reason for going up to a VVS1 clarity rating - the SI1 clarity for this diamond is plenty sufficient, but be sure that the diamond presents as eye-clean, which can be determined using the diamond image.
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If you are unsure from the photo of this SI1 clarity diamond whether the diamond is eye-clean, try contacting a James Allen sales rep and requesting them to specially assess the diamond for you - the staff member will give you an honest response. The carat weight of this diamond is 0.55 carats - but make sure you look for the other diamonds for sale with a similar 0.55 weight that may have a more desirable combination of properties and price. The Ideal cut means the diamond will shine significantly more in comparison to lower cut quality diamonds, optimizing attractiveness. The chance in color between any adjacent colors from the D-E-F color range can only be detected in a specialist laboratory environment, with the significance that this F color diamond is not distinguishable when compared with diamonds rated only one color grade differently. Spending only $1480 on the diamond, you will be able to save more cash to put towards other costs, for example a wedding reception.
The girdle of this diamond ("Thin to medium") will have an effect on the diamond; don't ignore it completely.
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Shape: Round Carat weight: 0.55 Cut: Ideal Color: F Clarity: SI1 Price: $1480 Certificate: AGS Depth: 61.9% Table: 54.9% Polish: Ideal Symmetry: Ideal Girdle: Thin to medium Culet: Pointed Fluorescence: None Measurements: 5.25*5.28*3.26 Item number: 1345567 |
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