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).
1.51 Carat F Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond
To the new shopper, combining F color and SI1 clarity may seem a little bit odd - after looking at a number of diamonds and what other people have bought online however, you'll realize that this combination provides great opportunities for saving money.
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Shape: Round Carat weight: 1.51 Cut: Ideal Color: F Clarity: SI1 Price: $12100 Certificate: GIA Depth: 60.2% Table: 58.0% Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Very Good Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 7.40*7.31*4.43 Item number: 1332470 |
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Think about whether you're really set on the 1.51 carat weight of this diamond - perhaps you are able to extend a bit more for a slightly larger diamond. 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 the most valuable deals are to be found - finding an SI1 or SI2 stone which is "eye clean" is a rewarding experience that translates to less dollars spent. In analyzing the $12100 price for this diamond, put in some thought into whether any of the property qualities are excessive for your needs. The Ideal cut means the diamond will shine significantly more in comparison to lower cut quality diamonds, maximizing attractiveness.
F color diamonds are usually described as the colorless diamonds, being some of the purest white diamonds available for sale.
A diamond that has no girdle is often referred to as a "knife-edge" girdle diamond, which has an effect on the diamond's overall 3D shape.