Please help to find a round diamond on my budget

[Seashell12]

I’ve been reading your posts, guys, and found many experts here. Would you please help me to find a diamond (budget ~ 7,000?)

If this is realistic, here is my criteria:

Round brilliant
At least 1.2-1.3
VS2-SI1 (Will go down to an SI2 as long as it’s eye-clean)
Not color sensitive, (H, I color)
Cut is most important, either GIA 3 excellent
The setting is a cushion shaped halo for a round stone.

 

[Ravinmad]

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/d...ls/1.087-j-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104044686035

I would push to get 10% off while doing a wire transfer, they have offered that recently several times

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1389257.asp

1.21ct H color, twinning whisps, and likely with PS discount about 7,000

good luck!

 

[slg47]

what about these options?

1.2 I SI1
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1469119.asp

1.19 I SI1
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Very%20Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1462090.asp

1.15 I SI1
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1468671.asp


remember a halo setting will add a LOT of size. where do you plan to get the setting?

 

[tyty333]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Very%20Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1462090.asp

edit...never mind. Already posted!

 

[Amys Bling]

If you like the look of a halo could be a great way to get more visual size for less money than upping in carat to get the same dimensions.

 

[Seashell12]

Thank you for your help.

What diamond look better? And what should i ask from vendor, some image?

1.
1.20 Carat I-SI1
Price: $7,110
Pricescope Price: $6,750
FactorGradeLight
ReturnExcellent
FireExcellent
ScintillationExcellent
Spread Very good

1.3 Exelent



2.
1.19 Carat I-SI1
Price: $7,060
Pricescope Price: $6,700

Light ReturnExcellent
FireExcellent
ScintillationExcellent
Spread very good
1.2 Exellent

3.

1.15 Carat I-SI1

Price: $6,670
Pricescope Price: $6,320

Light ReturnVery Good
FireVery Good
ScintillationVery Good
Spread very Good
2.7 Very goodVisual

4.
41.21 Carat H-SI2
Price: $6,670
Pricescope Price: $6,320
Light ReturnVery Good
FireVery Good
ScintillationVery Good
Spread very good
Performance2.5 - Very Good -

 

[Seashell12]

If you like the look of a halo could be a great way to get more visual size for less money than upping in carat to get the same dimensions.

Amys Bling, did you mean i should go for bigger diamond and less quality?

Sorry If i misunderstood.

 

[Amys Bling]

No- I meant that setting in a halo would give more overall visual size if that is a concern of yous..

 

[Amys Bling]

Thank you for your help.

What diamond look better? And what should i ask from vendor, some image?

1.
1.20 Carat I-SI1
Price: $7,110
Pricescope Price: $6,750
FactorGradeLight
ReturnExcellent
FireExcellent
ScintillationExcellent
Spread Very good

1.3 Exelent



2.
1.19 Carat I-SI1
Price: $7,060
Pricescope Price: $6,700

Light ReturnExcellent
FireExcellent
ScintillationExcellent
Spread very good
1.2 Exellent

3.

1.15 Carat I-SI1

Price: $6,670
Pricescope Price: $6,320

Light ReturnVery Good
FireVery Good
ScintillationVery Good
Spread very Good
2.7 Very goodVisual

4.
41.21 Carat H-SI2
Price: $6,670
Pricescope Price: $6,320
Light ReturnVery Good
FireVery Good
ScintillationVery Good
Spread very good
Performance2.5 - Very Good -

Out of these I would ask for ASET and IDEALSCOPE for 1 and 2 and confirm if they are eyeclean. But all could be great performers.

 

[slg47]

for rounds you only need an idealscope image. JA will evaluate up to 3 diamonds.

 

[Seashell12]

Does anybody know why there's not report ## on GIA report on James Allen diamonds. They provide GIA report without #. How can i verify that it's identical report on this diamond.

Example:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1469119.asp

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Does anybody know why there's not report ## on GIA report on James Allen diamonds. They provide GIA report without #. How can i verify that it's identical report on this diamond.

Example:

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1469119.asp

They have probably stopped putting a report number so people won't try to source their diamonds through other vendors. But you don't need to worry about verifying that the report is valid. James Allen is very reputable.

Just FYI, one thing to always compare is the diameter of stones because some will face up larger than others.

 

[Seashell12]

They have probably stopped putting a report number so people won't try to source their diamonds through other vendors. But you don't need to worry about verifying that the report is valid. James Allen is very reputable.

Just FYI, one thing to always compare is the diameter of stones because some will face up larger than others.

Thank you diamondseeker2006. Please explain what is " face up". Sorry for probably stupid questions, but i am new to that.

 

[tyty333]

They have probably stopped putting a report number so people won't try to source their diamonds through other vendors. But you don't need to worry about verifying that the report is valid. James Allen is very reputable.

Just FYI, one thing to always compare is the diameter of stones because some will face up larger than others.

Thank you diamondseeker2006. Please explain what is " face up". Sorry for probably stupid questions, but i am new to that.

Not DS but...by face up she is talking about the diameter of the stone. Sometimes a stone can be a higher carat but face
up smaller due to depth/girdle etc. If you are comparing two stones and they are both well cut you would want to compare
face up size to see which one is larger. Not stupid question. All questions good.

 

[Seashell12]

Tyty, thank you. So larger face up is better. Right?