We are reader-supported. Buying through any red colored link on our site may earn us commissions. Learn More.
I am considering buying a 1.5ct diamond with E color and VS1 clarity from Blue Nile.
The GIA report show very few inclusions and a small cloud located at the very edge of the diamond. The whole table is clean. The only thing I am scared is the sentence “additional clouds are not shown” written in the GIA report.
Does this means that there might be some clouds on the table that impact this ring brilliance and it’s overall brightness? I selected this ring thanks to the tips on your website regarding proportions and cut quality because I want to maximize its brilliance but now I am afraid that the presence of undisclosed clouds may compromise my objective.
Here is a link to the diamond I have selected:
Blue Nile LD12308963
Blue Nile LD12308963
This diamond is absolutely stunning. It checks all the boxes. Firstly, the cut is perfect, all the parameters are within a proper range and work very well together. The diamond will have a lot of brilliance and fire. Secondly, it’s eye-clean, none of the inclusions marked in the clarity plot would be noticeable in real life. Clouds are not at all an issue on a VS1 diamond (otherwise it wouldn’t have gotten such high clarity grade).
It is an excellent choice and will make a gorgeous ring. You did a great job finding it!
I have followed the indications explained in your website!
I am purchasing this today or tomorrow.
Thank you!
Well, a lot of people claim they read our website back and forth and only few of them are actually able to find a great diamond without our help. You were!
Let me know how it goes.
I reserved the diamond we spoke about.
Sorry to bother you again, but I have a last question/doubt.
As an alternative to my first choice, I was looking at this second diamond:
Blue Nile LD05426894
Is there a good reason in your opinion for which I should consider spending $1,800 more for this diamond compared to the diamond I am buying? The only thing I can see is that the 8 black arrow pattern is sharper in this second diamond but I am not sure if this translates to something very significant in real-life.
Blue Nile LD05426894
This diamond cannot really compare to your original selection. It has a Very small culet and that’s an issue, it should always be None or Pointed.
The arrow pattern you mentioned has more to do with the way it’s photographed than anything within the diamond. Your E VS1 is perfect in every single detail.
You’re a godsend, thank you so much!
I’m glad I could help!
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free International Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisals
- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
- Free ring inscriptions
- Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Best-in-class packaging
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisal
- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
- High quality images of about half of their diamonds
- 24/7 Customer Service
- 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
- Best in class fulfillment
Still afraid of getting ripped off?
Before you buy a diamond, get personal buying advice from industry veterans. We'll help you get the best diamond for the money.
Ask your diamond purchase question here
DISCLAIMER: We don't use your email for marketing. Period.
