New Member! Hello and would like some advice!

[ericc280]

Hello everyone!

I was researching for diamond and came across this website. I have been reading for 4 days straight and have learned enormously thanks to everyone here.

I am currently looking to get a diamond for engagement.

My budget is around $5500 for the diamond. Carat anywhere between 0.8-1. Would like a eye-clean sparkle diamond.

Here is the one I have located that seems to match what I am looking for, I am hoping to get some advice on whether I should change what I am looking for or there is something better to be had for same price range.

Thank you all in advance, this is a great community!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.84-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-239541

 

[AprilBaby]

If you want bigger, go down in color as far as H.

 

[marymm]

Hello everyone!

I was researching for diamond and came across this website. I have been reading for 4 days straight and have learned enormously thanks to everyone here.

I am currently looking to get a diamond for engagement.

My budget is around $5500 for the diamond. Carat anywhere between 0.8-1. Would like a eye-clean sparkle diamond.

Here is the one I have located that seems to match what I am looking for, I am hoping to get some advice on whether I should change what I am looking for or there is something better to be had for same price range.

Thank you all in advance, this is a great community!

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.84-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-239541

I ran the HCA tool (https://www.pricescope.com/tools/hca) and the JA stone scores a 1.4 total HCA score, with Excellents in Light Return, Fire, and Spread; and a Very Good in Scintillation. The HCA tool is an elimination tool, basically, and a diamond with a total score below 2 means you have eliminated known poor performers.

I also ran the AGA Cut Class tool (https://www.pricescope.com/tools/AGA_NAJA_Cut_Class_Grader), and the JA stone scores a 1A total score (with 1As in all categories but crown height receiving a 1B).

I think this JA stone is a lovely stone and likely to be an excellent performer. I checked the WhiteFlash and Brian Gavin Diamond websites and, for your $5,500 budget, the only signature stones I found were less carat weight/smaller face-up size and lower color/lower clarity... Honestly, I think you should put this stone on hold with JA and request an IdealScope.

 

[msop04]

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.84-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-239541

Hi ericc280! I really love the stone you picked out and couldn't find any that were better. I would put it on hold ASAP!! The only one I found was a 1.0 carat H/SI1 (would have to make sure it's eye clean) measuring 6.46 x 6.39 (a noticable difference in size I think, but not a lot) with HCA 0.6 for $5520.

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-244136

I would still go with the one you listed though.

 

[msop04]

Are you firm on your $5500 budget, OP?

 

[ericc280]

Thank you marymm & msop04 for the feedback.

Yes, unfortunately I am tight on budget so $5500 for the diamond is my top budget as now.

I have placed on hold the diamond and will look for 2 more for JA to request an idealscope.

 

[Gypsy]

I really like this one. HCA is 1.8, get an idealscope
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.92-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-204057 with be white, looks completely eyeclean and at 6.2 when set will look like a 1 carat. I would ask if the feather breaks the surface or poses any danger, but if not... I'd go for it if the idealscope pans out.

Budget friendly too.

 

[Gypsy]

How are you going to set it? If you are going to halo it I'd stick to your original stone.

 

[ericc280]

Hi Gypsy,

I am thinking of something that is simple and elegant. I am leaning towards solitare at the moment but I am open to any advice.

Thanks.