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).
0.40 Carat H Color SI1 Clarity Premium Cut Round Cut Diamond
This diamond combines the low cost H color grading with the even cheaper option of SI1 clarity.
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Shape: Round Carat weight: 0.4 Cut: Premium Color: H Clarity: SI1 Price: $560 Certificate: GIA Depth: 64.3% Table: 58.0% Polish: Good Symmetry: Excellent Culet: Fluorescence: None Measurements: 4.65*4.68*3.00 Item number: 1344390 |
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The H color of this diamond offers great value, since it isn't a member of the expensive premium color grades D-F. By using only $560 on the diamond, one can save more cash to put towards other expenses, for example a wedding reception. This diamond has no girdle properties listed - you can ask a diamond rep to check it for you.
If you can see the diamond in the flesh or examine zoomed in photos of the diamond (like the photo for this SI1 clarity diamond), this is where bargains can be had - identifying an SI1 or SI2 stone which is "eye clean" is a rewarding experience that translates to less dollars spent. The Premium cut quality of this diamond provides a good balance between cut rating and diamond price. Think about if you're entirely set on the 0.40 carat weight of this diamond - or whether you can extend a bit more to buy a larger rock.
We shall find peace. We shall hear angels, we shall see the sky sparkling with diamonds. Anton Chekhov .