Can I get your opinion on these James Allen diamonds?

[lkl0109]

Hi! I am search of an engagement ring for my significant other. I'd love to get your expert opinion on this particular diamond.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-247856

also, a diamond blogger recommended me this one:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-275084?a_aid=dmnd1357&chan=x


I'm still deciding but I want to get something between 0.8- and 1 carat. Thank you all!

 

[JulieN]

First one looks good, but it is shallow. Need to ask if it looks too contrasty.

Second one doesn't look as good. Large gap in price and size between them.

 

[heididdl]

Both tables are large stay between 54-58

 

[lkl0109]

Thank you! I still have lots to learn. I'm still going through the resource section. Do you have any recommendations for something around .8-.9 carat?

 

[JulieN]

budget?

 

[lkl0109]

budget?

$6-7k not including the setting. Thank you again!

 

[JulieN]

Something like this? http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-263691

You have a generous budget for a .8-.9, you could get a carat if you went down in color or clarity. It is up to your preferences.
Pick 3 from James Allen and they will give you a recommendation: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/?DefaultOrder&TabSelected=3&advancedParameter=pn&showAdvanced=show&ps=15&DiamondID=263688,263691,272087,266652,241780,223808

 

[Niel]

I agree, youve got a lot of money for the size youre looking for. Opens you up to high color, 1ct stones, or premium cuts.... just a few ideas.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-271466

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.014-i-vs2-round-diamond-ags-bl-104068959039

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/11546/

 

[lkl0109]

Something like this? http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-263691

You have a generous budget for a .8-.9, you could get a carat if you went down in color or clarity. It is up to your preferences.
Pick 3 from James Allen and they will give you a recommendation: http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/?DefaultOrder&TabSelected=3&advancedParameter=pn&showAdvanced=show&ps=15&DiamondID=263688,263691,272087,266652,241780,223808

I really like the one you picked. Even though its a VS2, I can't really see the feathering or crystal like it says in the grade report. That's a good thing right? The table/depth percentages are good too?

Going down in clarity is good idea. Thank you.

 

[lkl0109]

Just wanted update for those who are interested..

I went and pulled the trigger on this diamond .58 F/VVS1/True Hearts.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.58-carat-f-color-vvs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-253437

I will post pics when it arrives. Thanks all for your help! I've learned a lot on this forum. James Allen has been superb with customer service.

 

[lkl0109]

Hi Everyone! Just wanted to post a pic of FI's ring that we rec. It's stunning! Ring size is 4.25.

I just wanted to get your opinion on another diamond too.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-f-color-if-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-250339

I'm still waiting on the idealscope for it. We are thinking of exchanging it for a slightly bigger size and wanted to run the numbers by you all to make sure its okay. The HCA came out to be 0.9

Thank you!

 

[ecf8503]

Are you planning on reusing the same setting? Did you buy it from JA as well? If so you need to check with JA and see if that's even possible. If not they'll have to remake one to fit the larger stone.

 

[lkl0109]

Are you planning on reusing the same setting? Did you buy it from JA as well? If so you need to check with JA and see if that's even possible. If not they'll have to remake one to fit the larger stone.

Yes, they said it should be fine to do an exchange. They will either try to make it work with the original setting or remake a new one.

 

[yssie]

Are you planning on reusing the same setting? Did you buy it from JA as well? If so you need to check with JA and see if that's even possible. If not they'll have to remake one to fit the larger stone.

Yes, they said it should be fine to do an exchange. They will either try to make it work with the original setting or remake a new one.

That's a HUGE difference in diameter, and halos are particularly unforgiving re. centerstone size... sure, they could probably wedge it in there higher, but to maintain the current aesthetic... I will be very surprised if you do not need a new setting.

Do you want very high clarity for a particular reason? I ask because in this size it'd be easy enough to find VS1/VS2s that are eyeclean by the nitpickiest standards, so if that's your only requirement you can save quite a bit by dropping a few grades. Of course some people want high clarity for other reasons!

 

[lkl0109]

Are you planning on reusing the same setting? Did you buy it from JA as well? If so you need to check with JA and see if that's even possible. If not they'll have to remake one to fit the larger stone.

Yes, they said it should be fine to do an exchange. They will either try to make it work with the original setting or remake a new one.

That's a HUGE difference in diameter, and halos are particularly unforgiving re. centerstone size... sure, they could probably wedge it in there higher, but to maintain the current aesthetic... I will be very surprised if you do not need a new setting.

Do you want very high clarity for a particular reason? I ask because in this size it'd be easy enough to find VS1/VS2s that are eyeclean by the nitpickiest standards, so if that's your only requirement you can save quite a bit by dropping a few grades. Of course some people want high clarity for other reasons!

It's going to be our only diamond purchase for a very, very long time, so I wanted to pick out something on a higher side of the scale.
Do you think the .8 will be okay?

 

[lkl0109]

Here's the idealscope. Can I get an opinion please? thank you!

 

[c-k]

Idealscope looks fine...I also would recommend saving money on a VS1 or VS2

 

[04diamond<3]

Here's the idealscope. Can I get an opinion please? thank you!

It's perfection!!!

 

[04diamond<3]

Is your budget still 7k? If so, I found two other options you may want to consider:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.26-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-280582

this is the biggest "true hearts" stone that wasn't a K, it's an SI2, but the feather is in an ideal spot to be hidden by a prong. I would ask them though what they think about the feather, if they think it may cause issues in the future. You want to get insurance anyways, but it's a gorgeous stone!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.12-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-269410

 

[c-k]

You have been looking at very high clarity for your own reasons, be cautious of SI stones for being eye clean.

 

[04diamond<3]

Is your budget still 7k? If so, I found two other options you may want to consider:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.12-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-269410

I hope it was you that put this on hold!!!!!!

 

[lkl0109]

Here's the idealscope. Can I get an opinion please? thank you!

It's perfection!!!

Thank you!

 

[lkl0109]

Is your budget still 7k? If so, I found two other options you may want to consider:

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.12-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-269410

I hope it was you that put this on hold!!!!!!

No, it wasn't me. Although that is a stunning stone!

We decided to scale back and want to spend $6500 or less.