.30 to .35 carat diamonds

[ked123]

At this size, assuming excellent cut for a RB stone, how much does color and/or clarity matter? This would be for a bezel set pendant. Stones in the F/G color range are substantially more expensive. Would I be safe with an H/I and not notice much of a difference? With respect to clarity, would an SI1 be OK? Or, should we pay more for VS1/2?

 

[slg47]

I would go with H/I SI, especially for a pendant.

 

[Gypsy]

I have five .32 G SI stones in my Aurora band and they are BGD signature cuts. They are WHITE. For a pendant I would be EASILY happy down to I/SI no question.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

I'd probably do H VS2 just because there isn't that much price difference in stones that small. But I think I SI1 would be fine as well.

 

[farmer gal]

This a J VS2 but it looks like a really nice stone, and with it being small in a necklace I don't think the color would matter as much

Light Return Excellent
Fire Excellent
Scintillation Excellent
Spread
or diameter for weight Excellent
Total Visual Performance 0.9 - Excellent
within TIC range


http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1315090.asp