Hi everyone!
I've been lurking here for the last six months or so but this is my first post, so go easy on me, lol.
I am a first time diamond buyer looking to buy a .90 - 1 carat loose oval diamond this Friday to set in an engagement band. Because oval diamond cuts aren't graded, I'm finding this a little tricky. This is where you come in (hopefully)!
I am mainly looking at James Allen and Enchanted Diamonds since they have actual pictures/videos of the stones they are selling. Here are the basic guidelines I am following:
Color - H or better
Clarity - SI1 (eye clean of course) or better
Symmetry - Very good or better
Polish - Very good or better
Length to Width Ratio - 1.33 - 1.66 (she prefers the fatter diamonds so probably closer to 1.33 - 1.5)
Girdle - Preferably Very thin - Slightly thick
Culet - Very small - None
Table - 52% - 65% (preferably 55% - 60%)
Depth - 56% - 65% (preferably 59% - 63%)
Crown - 11.5% - 16% (preferably 12% - 15%)
So far these are the stones I am looking at (I doubt they will be available by Friday as James Allen refuses to place a hold any stones for me). How do they look? Any better suggestions?
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.96-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-488499
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.96-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-694339
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/Oval/GIA-Certified-1-0-Carat-H-Color-VS2-Clarity-Diamond-4W8SW4
Thanks in advance for any help!!!
I've been lurking here for the last six months or so but this is my first post, so go easy on me, lol.
I am a first time diamond buyer looking to buy a .90 - 1 carat loose oval diamond this Friday to set in an engagement band. Because oval diamond cuts aren't graded, I'm finding this a little tricky. This is where you come in (hopefully)!
I am mainly looking at James Allen and Enchanted Diamonds since they have actual pictures/videos of the stones they are selling. Here are the basic guidelines I am following:
Color - H or better
Clarity - SI1 (eye clean of course) or better
Symmetry - Very good or better
Polish - Very good or better
Length to Width Ratio - 1.33 - 1.66 (she prefers the fatter diamonds so probably closer to 1.33 - 1.5)
Girdle - Preferably Very thin - Slightly thick
Culet - Very small - None
Table - 52% - 65% (preferably 55% - 60%)
Depth - 56% - 65% (preferably 59% - 63%)
Crown - 11.5% - 16% (preferably 12% - 15%)
So far these are the stones I am looking at (I doubt they will be available by Friday as James Allen refuses to place a hold any stones for me). How do they look? Any better suggestions?
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.96-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-488499
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.96-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-694339
https://enchanteddiamonds.com/diamonds/view/Oval/GIA-Certified-1-0-Carat-H-Color-VS2-Clarity-Diamond-4W8SW4
Thanks in advance for any help!!!