Is this the one? Looking for advice and opinions.

[salparadise]

First off I want to thank everyone who has contributed to this site. It is been a fantastic resource for me, as I began my diamond search with no knowledge of what to look for, and felt overwhelmed to begin with. With the knowledge gained in the forums I have been able to better refine what I am looking for, what is important, and what I should steer clear of.

The diamond that I am looking for advice on is a James Allen True Hearts 1.11 carat I VVS2 round. The idealscope, link, and details are below. I would be looking to set this in a simple solitaire setting, such as the six-prong tiffany style ring.

I would greatly appreciate advice and opinions on the stone. Does anything of concern show up on the scope?

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/Round-cut/1.11-carat-I-color-VVS2-clarity-sku-181227

Carat weight:1.11
Certificate:GIA
Color:i
Shape: Round
Clarity: VVS2
Cut: Ideal
Depth %:61.60
Girdle: Medium-
Table %:56.00
Culet:NN
Polish:Excellent
Symmetry:Excellent
Fluorescence:None
L/W/D (mm): 6.65*6.63*4.09

 

[diamondseeker2006]

It looks beautiful! I guess my only concern is how much you are paying for VVS2 clarity as opposed to VS1 or VS2. VVS is kind of overkill to go with I color, but maybe it is the only ideal cut in your budget range?

 

[salparadise]

I certainly agree that VVS is going overboard. I found the price to be competitive with VS1's and even some VS2's. In most searches I was not even checking VVS. That gave me a little concern as to what I might be missing.

 

[morgin]

diamondseeker2006 - You seem to be a magician here, popping up in every thread can you expand on what you are saying with the VVS2 over VS1 or VS2 given I color comment - is it along the lines of keeping the various aspects of a diamond somewhat aligned in terms of their qualities?

 

[diamondseeker2006]

No, it is very nice, and especially if the price is comparable to some VS stones! I like that it is GIA I color because they are a little more strict on color than AGS.

Hi, Morgin! Diamonds are my hobby, what can I say? What I meant was that someone who really demands a high color/clarity diamond might choose D-F VVS. They will pay a lot for the high color and clarity. When you go down to I-J color, I think VS-SI1 is more in line with the color since people normally go to I color for the price range. Now I am ONLY talking about round brilliants because they are very plentiful and you can get almost any combination. In round brilliants, I usually buy G-H VS1-VS2 for myself and that falls in the middle of the other two examples. There is not a thing in the world wrong with buying I or J VVS IF that is the best stone available or perhaps the only selection in a specialty cut. I strongly considered an I color VVS AVR myself, but I was willing to pay for the high clarity due to the rarity of the stones. In this case, he happened to find an I VVS that was similar in price to VS clarity stones, so it sounds like a good buy! Also, there are people who look for D-F color and look for SI clarity to lower the price of the stone, so really, anything goes!

 

[salparadise]

Thank you so much for your replies. The input and assistance that is gained on this site is outstanding. A major investment like this is discomforting without the right education and support, and this site has been fantastic for that.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Almost all the long time members came here exactly like you did! We knew little when we came and learned a lot over the years! The forum certainly helped me pick some great stones and I am happy to be of help to others, especially since I certainly can't buy new diamonds for myself all the time!

Please come back with pictures of your finished ring! We have a Show Me the Bling part of the forum that you can post in, if you'd like!

 

[salparadise]

I most certainly will return to post pictures of the end result.

Your enthusiasm about diamonds shows in the support that you provide to all of us newbies. I have been fascinated by the intricacies of the hobby / profession as I have been gaining an understanding of it. I hear you about not being able to buy all of the diamonds that you would like to! However, gaining a further understanding has increased my appreciation of diamonds and their qualities, and I will forever be a better consumer for it. Many thanks!

 

[new4diamond]

No, it is very nice, and especially if the price is comparable to some VS stones! I like that it is GIA I color because they are a little more strict on color than AGS.

I am somewhat curious as to GIA being more strict than AGS on color grading. Is there additional resources where I can research this?