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).
The Search is Over: 2.22 Carat H Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond
First time diamond shoppers might chicken out by picking a VS2+ clarity diamond, through looking at this particular H color SI1 diamond you are making sure you have every chance to get a cheap deal.
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Shape: Round Carat weight: 2.22 Cut: Ideal Color: H Clarity: SI1 Price: $23010 Certificate: GIA Depth: 60.9% Table: 57.0% Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Excellent Girdle: Medium to slightly thick, faceted Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 8.48*8.43*5.15 Item number: 1339936 |
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By lowering the carat weight of this stone (2.22 carats), it's possible you might save a substantial amount of money that will help out with other costs. If you can see the diamond in the flesh or see high quality photos of the diamond (like the photo for this SI1 clarity diamond), this is where the most valuable deals are to be found - finding an SI1 or SI2 stone which is "eye clean" is a satisfying experience that pays off in terms of money saved. Several companies will offer an Ideal cut diamond cut grading, and these diamonds are almost always (as is the situation here) perfect with respect to proportions and the overall shape.
A H color diamond like this one is a great compromise between white pureness and budgetary considerations. If you have got some dollars to spend but do not wish to splurge unnecessarily, this is a great color range to look in.
Spending $23010 towards a stone nets you a well above average diamond, like this one. Just be sure that you and your partner are happy spending the money. The Girdle Thickness of this diamond is "Medium to slightly thick, faceted" - you can consult my article on diamond girdles if you are interested in finding out more about how girdle thickness can be important.