Hello all,
I need help finding a diamond from James Allen because my gf has chosen her setting from there (see link below). Please see my desired diamond specifications at the end. I have read all the education articles on PS and just started the search. My initial reaction is that searching on JA is frustrating. I have a few questions:
1. After applying the specifications filter to my search, I'd have to inquire about each diamond for a GIA report in order to run the HCA tool. Is there any way around this time intensive process?
2. I tried asking for IS images, but many diamonds don't have one. I asked if they could take an image for me, but currently their department is closed due to COVID. Should I even bother considering a diamond without an IS image? My gut says no if I want to confirm ideal performance.
3. Sometimes they showed me arrows images, which I read are not the same as IS images. Is there any way to tell them apart?
4. If I go for SI1 or even VS2, it seems the customer service can't actually confirm if it's eye clean. How do I deal with that situation? It seems the only way to ensure eye clean is get VS1.
5. Do you have any suggestions for specific stones from JA within my specifications? Are there any other strategies for searching on JA?
Setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...pave-adorned-crown-engagement-ring-item-63605
Diamond specs: G-H, ideal cut and above, SI1-VS1, .66-.7 carat (to be exact, I was thinking .67-.69 because gf thought .75 is too big)
Thanks a bunch!
I need help finding a diamond from James Allen because my gf has chosen her setting from there (see link below). Please see my desired diamond specifications at the end. I have read all the education articles on PS and just started the search. My initial reaction is that searching on JA is frustrating. I have a few questions:
1. After applying the specifications filter to my search, I'd have to inquire about each diamond for a GIA report in order to run the HCA tool. Is there any way around this time intensive process?
2. I tried asking for IS images, but many diamonds don't have one. I asked if they could take an image for me, but currently their department is closed due to COVID. Should I even bother considering a diamond without an IS image? My gut says no if I want to confirm ideal performance.
3. Sometimes they showed me arrows images, which I read are not the same as IS images. Is there any way to tell them apart?
4. If I go for SI1 or even VS2, it seems the customer service can't actually confirm if it's eye clean. How do I deal with that situation? It seems the only way to ensure eye clean is get VS1.
5. Do you have any suggestions for specific stones from JA within my specifications? Are there any other strategies for searching on JA?
Setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...pave-adorned-crown-engagement-ring-item-63605
Diamond specs: G-H, ideal cut and above, SI1-VS1, .66-.7 carat (to be exact, I was thinking .67-.69 because gf thought .75 is too big)
Thanks a bunch!