Oval clarity

whnlzz · Mar 30, 2017

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.71-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-2651265

Does this look really cloudy? Or am I seeing things?

ac117 · Mar 30, 2017

Yes - the only inclusion listed is a cloud, which means it's the grade setting inclusion and this is an SI1 stone so I'm not surprised it's effecting transparency. I'd definitely pass. What's your budget?

whnlzz · Mar 30, 2017

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.66-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-2566444
This is SI1 but I think it looks much better, or am I still way off?
I wan't to spend the equivalent of about £1200 on the diamond as I would have to add tax and duty on top.
Basically i've no idea what i'm looking at!

tyty333 · Mar 30, 2017

whnlzz said:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.66-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-2566444
This is SI1 but I think it looks much better, or am I still way off?
I wan't to spend the equivalent of about £1200 on the diamond as I would have to add tax and duty on top.
Basically i've no idea what i'm looking at!

Much better...I think it might be about the best in your budget...plus it hits 7mm. What you are looking
for is well-defined facets that "light up" as the stone moves. Minimize the amount of "mushy" areas
where you cant really see the outlines of facets and you are not seeing the mirroring effect.

Here is an image of the relative size it will be on a size 6 finger with a 2mm shank ring just to give
you the idea of how big it will look.