Quick and Easy Buying Guide

Carat weight: 1 carat = 200 milligrams = 6.5 mm diameter. Doubling weight doesn't double diameter.

Diamond clarity: FL/IF/VVS/VS = super expensive, near perfect. SI = best value if you can check a photo for obvious inclusions (defects).

 

Color: D-G = colorless, expensive, only if you have money to burn. H-J = best value. Can go lower in gold metal settings than white metal.

Cut: Better cut ratings let more light into a diamond, making it sparkle more. Very important property, don't skimp here.

Set a budget and minimum cut (Premium). Go J color for gold and I/H for white metals. Go searching for SI1/SI2 clarity diamonds at James Allen. Pick a diamond with small/no inclusions. Choose a ring setting and buy it risk-free (60-day returns).

$3120 Gets You A 0.81 Carat F Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond

The SI1 clarity rating for this diamond drops the price quite significantly, which is a good thing since the F color grading attracts a premium price tag.

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While not quite as perfect a cut as Hearts & Arrows, the Ideal cut of this diamond results in it being significantly cheaper, because you're not forking out money for a "perfectly" cut diamond. This diamond's $3120 price is a substantial chunk of money for most people, but it does lead to a superior stone compared to if you were to only spend a few hundred bucks. Think about whether you're really set on the 0.81 carat weight of this diamond - or whether you are able to stretch to get a bigger stone.

If you are not certain from the photo of this SI1 clarity diamond whether the diamond is eye-clean, try contacting a James Allen sales rep and asking them to specially assess the diamond and get back to you - they will give you an honest answer.

This diamond has no girdle properties listed but you are able to consult a sales representative to find out what the situation is. F color diamonds are virtually colorless - they are included in the pure white diamond range.

Shape: Round

Carat weight: 0.81

Cut: Ideal

Color: F

Clarity: SI1

Price: $3120

Certificate: GIA

Depth: 61.7%

Table: 57.0%

Polish: Very Good

Symmetry: Excellent

Girdle:

Culet: None

Fluorescence: None

Measurements: 5.96*6.00*3.69

Item number: 1343980

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