Which Diamond Round 1.0 carat? You Pick!

[John287]

Hello folks,

Looking for a Diamond Round from James Allen, for this setting.

BUDGET: ~$6,000
Carat: 1 carat
Clarity: SI1 or higher
Color: G, H, I, or J (is I or J too low for this setting and its sidestones?)


Can you recommend some thing good?

Thanks so much for any help! This is SO exciting!

-John

 

[John287]

Here's my initial pick:

DIAMOND #1
PRICE: $6,260






Carat Weight: 1.00
Cut: Excellent
Color: I
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 61.3%
Table: 59.0%
Polish: Very Good
Symmetry: Very Good
Girdle:
Culet:
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.38*6.41*3.92

 

[John287]

DIAMOND #2
PRICE: $5,160




Shape Round
Carat weight: 1.03
Cut: Ideal
Color: I
Clarity: SI2
Certificate: GIA
Depth: 61
Table: 57
Polish: Ideal
Symmetry: Ideal
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 6.50*6.53*3.97
Crown Angle:
Crown %:
Pavilion Angle:
Pavilion %:

 

[Gypsy]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1527205.asp Put this one on hold immediately. Get an IS for it (should check out) and thenh buy it if it checks out and is eyeclean.

You can do better than I in your budget. Search for H's on your own. I found some but didn't have time to pursue. that G I posted above is a gem though, pun intended.

 

[John55]

Nice one! It would be great if you can recommend some others. They all look the same to me . Thanks for the help'

 

[John55]

I'm getting it checked out now for an iS. The chat folks said the inclusions may be visible.

 

[farmer gal]

Just some more thoughts

Diamonds:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.026-h-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104061006058#!prettyPhoto[gallery2]/2/

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.010-i-vs1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104061006014

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.135-i-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104061006005

If you are interested in any of these diamonds I would place them on hold as blues go fast. Also make sure you get the pricescope discount.

Settings:
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/pear-sidestones-18k-white-gold-5362w18

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/the-summer-18k-white-gold-5371w18

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/grace-3-stone-pears-18k-white-gold-5557w18

 

[John287]

Still waiting for the IS pic.

Thanks for the alternative site. Unfortunately the future Mrs. loves the above setting so jamesallen is the pick of the week.

Any diamond suggestions from JA?

Thanks yall!

 

[John287]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1527205.asp Put this one on hold immediately. Get an IS for it (should check out) and thenh buy it if it checks out and is eyeclean.

You can do better than I in your budget. Search for H's on your own. I found some but didn't have time to pursue. that G I posted above is a gem though, pun intended.

Gypsy, just and FYI I got the IS pic and here it is.


Here's what was said:

"To assure you have an excellent diamond, I had one of our graduate gemologist carefully inspect it and give us feedback. I'm happy to say that this diamond is very bright and has great fire, brilliance, and scintillation. It has a true "G" color that will appear perfectly white and its inclusions blend so well that it'll face eye clean. This diamond is a great option and a fantastic value! I have no doubts that'll you'll be very happy when you see it in person."

I think it's a nice diamond, but despite what the gemologist reported, I feel like I can see to much of the cloudy areas to the left side too much..maybe I'm crazy...(tell me if I am). I may let this one pass...unless you all think otherwise.