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Rough_Rock
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- Aug 17, 2011
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Hi all,
I am in Australia and have been searching through the web to find the best diamond for the cheapest price. As a result I have a couple of queries that you may be able to assist with. I will be coming to the US (LA, SF, Vegas, NY and Honolulu) so will also have the opportunity to physically inspect some diamond choices.
My search is for a diamond with the following characteristics:
Goal: Best diamond for a maximum budget; i.e. happy to pay less or get a better diamond if possible
Shape: Round Brilliant
Color: F - H
Clarity: SI2 and above
Carat: 1.70 and above
Budget: USD20k - may be willing to stretch for the right diamond
1. What are your thoughts as to finding a good clean (to the naked eye) diamond with good 'fire' and the best color with the above characteristics for the specified budget?
2. What are your thoughts as to the value of a 'TrueHearts' cut? Will an ideal cut that scores less than 2 on HCA be just as good?
3. What are your thoughts as to the following diamonds:
a) http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1384419.asp
b) http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1388826.asp
c) http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1393098.asp
d) http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8081/
e) http://au.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-signature-ideal-cut-g-color-si1-clarity_LD01969385
f) http://au.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-signature-ideal-cut-g-color-si1-clarity_LD01902889
g) http://au.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-signature-ideal-cut-g-color-vs2-clarity_LD01789333
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Cheers,
Kevin
I am in Australia and have been searching through the web to find the best diamond for the cheapest price. As a result I have a couple of queries that you may be able to assist with. I will be coming to the US (LA, SF, Vegas, NY and Honolulu) so will also have the opportunity to physically inspect some diamond choices.
My search is for a diamond with the following characteristics:
Goal: Best diamond for a maximum budget; i.e. happy to pay less or get a better diamond if possible
Shape: Round Brilliant
Color: F - H
Clarity: SI2 and above
Carat: 1.70 and above
Budget: USD20k - may be willing to stretch for the right diamond
1. What are your thoughts as to finding a good clean (to the naked eye) diamond with good 'fire' and the best color with the above characteristics for the specified budget?
2. What are your thoughts as to the value of a 'TrueHearts' cut? Will an ideal cut that scores less than 2 on HCA be just as good?
3. What are your thoughts as to the following diamonds:
a) http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1384419.asp
b) http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-IF-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1388826.asp
c) http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1393098.asp
d) http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/8081/
e) http://au.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-signature-ideal-cut-g-color-si1-clarity_LD01969385
f) http://au.bluenile.com/round-diamond-2-carat-signature-ideal-cut-g-color-si1-clarity_LD01902889
g) http://au.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-signature-ideal-cut-g-color-vs2-clarity_LD01789333
Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Cheers,
Kevin