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).

Pick for This Afternoon 1.31 Carat F Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond

This F color VS1 clarity diamond is somewhat more pricey than the equivalent VS2, F color stone because it has an increased clarity rating.

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Shape: Round

Carat weight: 1.31

Cut: Ideal

Color: F

Clarity: VS1

Price: $12320

Certificate: GIA

Depth: 62.9%

Table: 55.0%

Polish: Very Good

Symmetry: Very Good

Girdle: Slightly thick

Culet: None

Fluorescence: Faint

Measurements: 6.96*7.00*4.39

Item number: 1303309

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The difference between any adjacent colors in the D-E-F range can only be detected in a specialist laboratory environment, with the significance that this F color diamond is not distinguishable when compared with diamonds rated one color either side of it. VS is an abbreviation for Very Slightly Included - this VS1 clarity diamond has some minor inclusions that may or may not be visible at 10x magnification, but are rarely visible with the naked eye - although it can occur occasionally. Spending $12320 towards a diamond gets one a well above average diamond, like this one. Just be sure that you and your partner are happy spending the money. The Girdle Thickness for this stone is "Slightly thick" - you can consult my article on girdle thickness if you want to find out more about how girdle thickness can play an important role.

By lowering the carat weight of this stone (1.31 carats), it's possible you might save a substantial amount of money that can help out with other costs. This diamond's Ideal cut rating means it has excellent proportions and very good or better symmetry and polish ratings.