Specs for diamonds

[Jungkook1]

Hello!!!
I was wondering what kind of specs to look for in diamonds that are under 1 carat (mostly between .90-.91). I would like to get a general idea of what to look for. Thank you so much!

 

[Dancing Fire]

Hello!!!
I was wondering what kind of specs to look for in diamonds that are under 1 carat (mostly between .90-.91). I would like to get a general idea of what to look for. Thank you so much!

A well cut stone will about 6.20mm in diameter.

 

[rockysalamander]

Color and clarity are personal. Most can start to see body color of a diamond starting and a GIA graded I color (from the side). We often recommend "eyeclean" SI1 or above. I avoid cavities as inclusions is all but VVS and above (and not on the table). Cloud inclusions on VS2 and SI1 need to be carefully examined. Florescence is generally not a big deal and kinda cool, but at Strong and VeryStrong should be examined by a jeweler to make sure it does not impact the stone (very rare; oily/cloudy).

Proportions
Depth: 60-62.3%
Table: 54-58
Crown Angle: 33.7 to 35.8 (if 35 shoot for a pavilion of 40.6)
Pavilion Angle: 40.15 to 41.20 (should only be 41 if crown angle is 34)

If you post your budget, we can post some online examples for you.

 

[Jungkook1]

Color and clarity are personal. Most can start to see body color of a diamond starting and a GIA graded I color (from the side). We often recommend "eyeclean" SI1 or above. I avoid cavities as inclusions is all but VVS and above (and not on the table). Cloud inclusions on VS2 and SI1 need to be carefully examined. Florescence is generally not a big deal and kinda cool, but at Strong and VeryStrong should be examined by a jeweler to make sure it does not impact the stone (very rare; oily/cloudy).

Proportions
Depth: 60-62.3%
Table: 54-58
Crown Angle: 33.7 to 35.8 (if 35 shoot for a pavilion of 40.6)
Pavilion Angle: 40.15 to 41.20 (should only be 41 if crown angle is 34)

If you post your budget, we can post some online examples for you.

I have a budget of about 5000 for the diamond since i would like it on a verragio setting. I would like a G-H but im openminded to other options. Thank you!

 

[Rpb]

Here are a couple of premium selection line of options from WF....
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3500065.htm
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3950126.htm

But if you are open to going slightly lower in weight these would be my best picks....
https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3997339.htm
https://www.hpdiamonds.com/en-us/diamonddetail/HPD10015

 

[Rpb]

Also you could get in touch with these vendors to see if they have any new inventory in the pipeline that would suit your exact requirements.

 

[TreeScientist]

Love the .864 G/VS2 posted by @Rpb. Just a bit smaller than .9 carat and very well cut. G/VS2 is a great combo for both color and clarity in that it will appear white and eye clean for a reasonable budget.

 

[rockysalamander]

To the OP and just for correctness, I have a typo in this post https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/specs-for-diamonds.241505/#post-4357023

Pavilion Angle: 40.15 to 41.20 (should only be 41 if crown angle is 34)

That 40.15 was meant to read 40.5.