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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond with Around $7k Budget

By Mike Fried,

I want an emerald cut champagne diamond about 1.5ct I like the lighter shades. What would I have to pay?

I looked at a few sources but can’t find any light champagne diamond in the emerald shape of that size. Is this too dark?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/fancy-color/brown/emerald-cut/2.07-carat-si1-clarity-sku-870166?a_aid=dmnd1357

Can you show me a few 1 to 1.5ct emerald cut diamonds for an engagement ring.

I can’t find any brownish (champagne) emeralds that are light. It’s even hard to find the dark ones. This is another one I saw:
www.leibish.com/champagne-diamonds/fancy-dark-yellowish-brown-emerald-28493#a_aid=y

I meant colorless diamonds.

The first diamond seems to have something on the very bottom, it’s possible that it’s a hair or something as it’s not shown in the cert, but I’m not sure.

The second one looks very nice:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-fl-clarity-sku-5637250?a_aid=dmnd1357

I also found two more:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.10-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-6111358?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.11-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6171987?a_aid=dmnd1357

The first one looks like the best option when it comes to value.

Let me know what you think.

What is the difference between H VS1 and H FL?

I will choose one of these.

FL is the highest clarity of all. The diamond is internally and externally flawless. There is absolutely nothing in the diamond. Those usually cost more (because FL is pretty rare). But the one you found isn’t a bad deal because even though it’the s only 1.01ct, the actual measurements are comparable to 1.10ct stones.

Thanks.

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