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).

Take a look at: 0.61 Carat H Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond

The doubling up of a low-medium priced H color diamond with a definitely low cost clarity rating of SI1 allows you to spend more on getting a larger diamond, always a plus.

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The size of this stone is 0.61 carats - but make sure you look for the other diamonds for sale with that same 0.61 weight which may have a more desirable combination of properties and price. This diamond's ticket price of $1350 means it is firmly in the cheapest group of stones that are considered for an engagement ring setting. This SI1 clarity diamond is a potential great bargain, providing it is eye clean. Try examining the high resolution photo closely to check if the diamond looks good from above, which;this is where the diamond will mostly be seen from.

The Girdle Thickness for this diamond is "Medium to slightly thick" - I suggest consulting my article on diamond girdles if you want to find out more concerning how girdle thickness can play an important role. The H color of this diamond provides value for your dollar, since it is not one of the expensive premium color grades D-F. This diamond's Ideal cut rating indicates it has very good proportions and very good or better symmetry and polish ratings.

Shape: Round

Carat weight: 0.61

Cut: Ideal

Color: H

Clarity: SI1

Price: $1350

Certificate: GIA

Depth: 62.3%

Table: 58.0%

Polish: Excellent

Symmetry: Very Good

Girdle: Medium to slightly thick

Culet: None

Fluorescence: None

Measurements: 5.39*5.43*3.37

Item number: 1329707

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