Which James Allen Diamond Is Best??

[jooksingjai]

Hello,

Out of the 3 loose diamonds found on James Allen, which would you guys recommend? The ring will be solitaire style with North-East-South-West setting in 18 kt white gold. Thanks!

1) 1.25 ct (6.86-6.88 mm), $6,620, G SI2, Triple Ex, Faint, HCA: 2.7, GIA: 5146684441

http://www.jamesallen.com/?q=170691#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.25-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-sku-206313

2) 1.16 ct (6.74-6.76 mm), $7,270, H SI1, Triple Ex, Faint, HCA: 1.5, GIA: 1149601782

http://www.jamesallen.com/?q=170691#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.16-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-200788

3) 1.20 ct (6.76-6.81 mm), $6,650, G SI2, Triple Ex, None, HCA: 1.6, GIA: 1139841563

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-170691

 

[04diamond<3]

Can you ask them for an idealscope image on these? I'd probably pick between 1 and 2 because 3's inclusions bother me (although the table size on that stone is my fav...). If you can get idealscopes we can give you a more educated opinion.

 

[yssie]

Hello,

Out of the 3 loose diamonds found on James Allen, which would you guys recommend? The ring will be solitaire style with North-East-South-West setting in 18 kt white gold. Thanks!

1) 1.25 ct (6.86-6.88 mm), $6,620, G SI2, Triple Ex, Faint, HCA: 2.7, GIA: 5146684441

http://www.jamesallen.com/?q=170691#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.25-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-sku-206313
I would not recommend an SI2 of this size w/ "clarity grade is based on clouds that are not shown", especially when you have many other options

2) 1.16 ct (6.74-6.76 mm), $7,270, H SI1, Triple Ex, Faint, HCA: 1.5, GIA: 1149601782

http://www.jamesallen.com/?q=170691#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.16-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-200788
Numbers are fine, recent report, no red flags. Have your rep look at it and give you his/her thoughts.

3) 1.20 ct (6.76-6.81 mm), $6,650, G SI2, Triple Ex, None, HCA: 1.6, GIA: 1139841563

http://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-170691
Like 04diamond I question whether this would be eyeclean IRL (depending on what your requirements are)

 

[JulieN]

ask for Ideal Scope on 2 or 3 if eye-clean.

 

[jooksingjai]

Thank you all. I have requested idealscope images on the diamonds.

I was also wondering if you can comment and give your opinions about a diamond that a local vendor recommended me...

GIA: 2151010590 (https://myapps.gia.edu/ReportCheckPortal/getReportData.do?&reportno=2151010590&weight=1.14)

It scored a 4.1 (Good) on HCA.

Thanks!

 

[04diamond<3]

I'd skip on that one. You want the HCA score to be around 2 and anything under is excellent.

 

[JulieN]

skip the request on #1. SI2 clouds and leaky.

 

[heididdl]

table too big....in local stone