Need Help - Looking for a JA Diamond Upgrade for 10 year anniversary

kwpask · Wednesday at 8:32 PM

Hello All, over 10 years ago, you all helped me pick out a wonderful ring from James Allen. At the time my budget was much lower and I now want to take advantage of James Allen's 100% upgrade program for our 10 year wedding anniversary. The current diamond cost $7,700 and it is a round 1.41 carat, J S1. My budget would be $16k-22k and I am looking to get into at least 2 carats, the bigger the better but also want to try and upgrade the color to something closer to G/H. Despite the color of the current ring, it is really brilliant. Any help on what I should be looking at would be greatly appreciated. For starters, I saw this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-di...color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-24575622

newtojewels · Wednesday at 10:46 PM

This one is much less expensive. I know it's an I color and it weighs a little less than the one you found, but it has the same spread as your find and just saves you so much money. Though maybe it's too cheap for the upgrade? Hopefully some of the real experts weigh in soon, I just wanted to link this one in the meantime.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.12-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-25847486

If you haven't seen this website, it can help you visualize how much of a difference the upgrade makes: https://www.diamdb.com/

freddyboston · Wednesday at 11:14 PM

this 2.07 G VS1 one is good value @ $16,380 if you like Strong Blue....

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.07-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-25859577?utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=earthdiamonds-ps&a_aid=ps

freddyboston · 2025-08-07T07:39:29-0400

your current J 1.4 is shallower cut @33.5 so bright... smaller table too 54%
Steeper 35.5/ 36 cuts will skew more to fire so there's that to consider...

Do you prefer another w/similar proportions to the current