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).
0.50 Carats on Offer Tonight - 0.50 Carat F Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond
Don't try and assess diamond color from a photo - there is no need, as it's an F color - but do examine the photo to assess whether its SI1 clarity rating is because of any large defects and inclusions.
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Consider if you're entirely set on the 0.50 carat weight that this diamond is - perhaps you are able to extend a bit more to get a larger diamond. The Girdle Thickness for this diamond is "Thin to slightly thick" - you can consult my article on diamond girdles if you are interested in finding out more concerning how girdle thickness can play an important role. F color diamonds are pretty much colorless, meaning they are included in the pure white group of diamonds. This diamond's Ideal cut rating indicates it has excellent proportions and very good or better polish and symmetry characteristics. If you can see the diamond in person or examine zoomed in photos of the diamond (like the one for this SI1 clarity diamond), this is where the most valuable deals are to be found - finding an SI1 or SI2 stone which is "eye clean" is a fulfilling experience that translates to less dollars spent.
Spending only $1350 on the diamond, one will be able to save more cash to use for other costs such as the wedding.
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Shape: Round Carat weight: 0.5 Cut: Ideal Color: F Clarity: SI1 Price: $1350 Certificate: AGS Depth: 61.9% Table: 55.2% Polish: Ideal Symmetry: Ideal Girdle: Thin to slightly thick Culet: Pointed Fluorescence: None Measurements: 5.09*5.12*3.16 Item number: 1345610 |
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