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).
This 0.78 Carat F Color SI1 Clarity Premium Cut Round Cut Diamond for You
This stone couples a true colorless grading - F - with a budget clarity rating of SI1.
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The size of this diamond is 0.78 carats - be sure to look for the other diamonds for sale with a similar 0.78 weight that might have a more desirable combination of properties and price. If you can view the diamond in the flesh or see high quality photos of the diamond (like the photo for this SI1 clarity diamond), this is where bargains can be had - identifying an SI1 or SI2 stone that is "eye clean" is a satisfying experience that pays off in terms of money saved. The difference between any neighbouring colors in the D-E-F color range is only detectable in a lab, meaning this F color diamond is not distinguishable when compared with diamonds rated only one color grade differently. The visual attractiveness of this diamond will be good because of its Premium cut, although inferior to the more expensive higher cut grades.
To get some additional pointers on the "Medium to slightly thick" girdle for this diamond, have a read of the article I wrote on girdle thickness.
At a pricetag of $2400, this diamond sits firmly in the normal range of stones bought for diamond engagement ring settings.
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Shape: Round Carat weight: 0.78 Cut: Premium Color: F Clarity: SI1 Price: $2400 Certificate: GIA Depth: 64.2% Table: 56.0% Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Very Good Girdle: Medium to slightly thick Culet: Fluorescence: None Measurements: 5.80*5.84*3.74 Item number: 1334366 |
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