James Allen Studs .81 cttw - Professional Opinion Time!!!

[noobiediamond]

Do you think I can do better than what I have below? This is $1,450 with setting. This price is my max....

Thanks!!


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1239054.asp

Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.40
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 61.7%
Table: 55.3%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 4.74*4.78*2.94
Crown Angle: 34.1�
Crown %: 15.10
Pavilion Angle: 41.0�
Pavilion %: 43.20


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1230987.asp

Shape: Round
Carat weight: 0.41
Cut: Hearts & Arrows Ideal
Color: I
Clarity: SI1
Certificate: AGS

Depth: 61.5%
Table: 55.2%
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: Negligible
Measurements: 4.79*4.82*2.96
Crown Angle: 34.5�
Crown %: 15.40
Pavilion Angle: 40.8�
Pavilion %: 43.00

 

[lbbaber]

Re: James Allen Studs .81 cttw - Professional Opinion Time!!

Are they both eye clean? It looks like the crystal in the second diamond will show up as a visible black spot. Have they confirmed its eye clean to your standards?

 

[slg47]

Re: James Allen Studs .81 cttw - Professional Opinion Time!!

looks like a nicely matched pair but I agree with lb that the crystal might be visible. however, for earrings, you may not care if it is visible from 6". you could probably save by going with non-H&A/

 

[noobiediamond]

Re: James Allen Studs .81 cttw - Professional Opinion Time!!

Lady at James Allen said the black spot might be visable to me from 6 inches away. Do you think I should steer clear? Where can I go to get really good non H&A? Last thing I want to do is spend $1,500 and not be satisfied

 

[lbbaber]

Re: James Allen Studs .81 cttw - Professional Opinion Time!!

What about Whitflash's ready-set studs? They make them .75 tcw for about 1350 (and other sizes) and they have excellent quality stones. I think Brian Gavin does too with their ready-sets. You can guarantee that their studs will be beautiful!

 

[lbbaber]

Re: James Allen Studs .81 cttw - Professional Opinion Time!!

And yes, I would stay clear of black inclusions....those are the worst in my opinion. There are plenty of SI1 eye clean stones out there...no need to get one with a visible black dot.

 

[slg47]

Re: James Allen Studs .81 cttw - Professional Opinion Time!!

Lady at James Allen said the black spot might be visable to me from 6 inches away. Do you think I should steer clear? Where can I go to get really good non H&A? Last thing I want to do is spend $1,500 and not be satisfied

try JamesAllen or ID Jewelry for non H&A

 

[Stone-cold11]

Re: James Allen Studs .81 cttw - Professional Opinion Time!!

And who will be looking at your earrings closer than 6 inches from your face? Or will you be looking at yourself in the mirror with the mirror 3 inches from your face?