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).
Selected for You: 1.71 Carat H Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut Round Cut Diamond
The differentiating factor between this diamond being a relatively worthless diamond and it being a cheap awesome bargain is whether you judge it to be eye-clean from the photo.
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Remember to cast a glance over nearby carat sizes around the 1.71 carat weight this diamond has, because in doing so your choices regarding other diamond properties may open up. The Ideal cut means the diamond will shine significantly more than lower quality cut diamonds, optimizing attractiveness. The H color of this diamond provides value for your dollar, since it isn't a member of the expensive premium color grades D-F. Weighing up the $13040 cost of this diamond, make sure you consider whether you need all the properties to be as good as they are.
Don't neglect properties outside the four Cs, for example girdle thickness - which can be important due to reasons discussed in my girdle thickness article. SI stands for Slightly Included, which means this SI1 stone has inclusions which are certainly visible at a zoom level of ten times and may often be visible to the naked eye, but which offer the opportunity for significant price discounts if they're not.
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Shape: Round Carat weight: 1.71 Cut: Ideal Color: H Clarity: SI1 Price: $13040 Certificate: GIA Depth: 61.7% Table: 57.0% Polish: Very Good Symmetry: Excellent Girdle: Medium to slightly thick Culet: None Fluorescence: None Measurements: 7.63*7.68*4.72 Item number: 1344219 |
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