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What setting style and metal are you planning to go with? Different colors suit different settings better.
I’ll be going with yellow gold. I’d prefer the ring itself to just have the single diamond. So no other surrounding smaller diamonds nor diamonds on the setting ring itself.
Thank you.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-k-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6998451?a_aid=dmnd1357 – it’s perfectly cut. The only “issue” is the color. It may look brownish because it’s a faint brown K colored stone. But if you are okay with the hue, then it’s perfectly fine. It’s up to you to decide what you like.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.58-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3617026?&a_aid=dmnd1357 – This diamond is a bit deeply cut. 63% depth means that most of the diamond’s weight is in its depth, not at the top which leads to a smaller diamond and the light won’t refract as it should. That’s why I wouldn’t recommend going with that diamond.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7055764?a_aid=dmnd1357 – We don’t recommend IGI certified diamonds. They are looser in grading than GIA or AGS (https://www.diamonds.pro/education/igi/). GIA and AGS are the most consistent and reliable labs.
You can also consider these alternatives:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6441793?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thank you for the great detailed reviews.
I’m going to stray away from the selections I originally sent based on your advice. I really like the first 2 links that you provided!
Could you also review these last diamonds for me, please?
Even though they are great diamonds, the price is higher than in case of the other stones. I’d rather choose this one www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.76-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6441793?a_aid=dmnd1357 as it has bigger measurements.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6941847?a_aid=dmnd1357. This stone is a perfect option too but I’d like to say one thing – occasionally, the strong fluorescence on J color might cause a hazy/milky look in daylight (it’s not a rule but it can happen). If you choose this diamond, make sure to check the stone is multiple lighting scenarios to ensure there is no dead look to the diamond.
I ended up choosing this diamond, and have just purchased it!
I want to thank you for all of your advice and commitment!
That’s wonderful news! It was my pleasure helping you.
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- Provide insurance appraisal
- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
- High quality images of about half of their diamonds
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