1.30-1.40 carat, Round, VS2+, I+ on James Allen

[quietstorm24]

Hey All,

I am shopping for an engagement ring on James Allen. Here are my loose diamond specs:
1.30 - 1.40 carat
Ideal or above cut
$8,000 - $10,500 price
Color I or above
Clarity VS2 or above
Round shape only

I plan on getting a platinum setting with side tapered diamond baguettes:
http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/-platinum-tapered-baguette-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1206

I tried my best to search for diamonds within my budget and found these:
1. http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.32-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-45107
- price $8,840

2. http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-22857
- price $9,980

3. http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-137845
- price $10,560

What are your thoughts, opinions, advice on my plan so far? Do you think a round color I diamond is a good idea (the other two are color H)?

Thanks!

 

[04diamond<3]

Out of the one's you posted I like the 1.31 the best...it has the best numbers.

This, I love love love the arrows on this...It's more a vintage (slightly) cut, and it's a bit more than your budget, but it's also noticeably bigger. JA offers PS members a 1-5% discount (not including a wire discount), so that may make it within your budget?

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-136318

you could also ask about this one:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-232236

Did you request ideal scope images? You should on the ones you're interested in.

 

[quietstorm24]

Thanks 04diamond<3!

Great tip - I'll ask for the ideal scope images now.

I found another one within budget with a great carat size:

1.40 Carat I-VS1 Excellent Cut Round Diamond
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-232236

Do you recommend H or I color diamonds for the round shape?

 

[04diamond<3]

Thanks 04diamond<3!

Great tip - I'll ask for the ideal scope images now.

I found another one within budget with a great carat size:

1.40 Carat I-VS1 Excellent Cut Round Diamond
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-232236

Do you recommend H or I color diamonds for the round shape?

That's the last one I posted....but you could do an I color. When you put it on hold ask to speak to the gemologist and ask for an honest opinion on the color. JA is good about being honest.

 

[WinkHPD]

Thanks 04diamond<3!

Great tip - I'll ask for the ideal scope images now.

I found another one within budget with a great carat size:

1.40 Carat I-VS1 Excellent Cut Round Diamond
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.40-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-232236

Do you recommend H or I color diamonds for the round shape?

Honestly, most people will not see any difference between an H and an I on well cut stones when viewed from the top of the stone. Some can, but most can not.

Wink