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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.50 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond

By Mike Fried,

https://parcelandstone.com/diamond/Marquise/1.60-carat-D-color-SI1-clarity-stockNo-180155-19

Hey, I would like to know if this diamond is a good deal? I’ve gotten more confused the more I look into diamonds and the more I talk to ‘experts’. Diamond is a 1.6 ct, SI1, color D, cut excellent. It is $8224.

Thanks!!

I’m afraid that the crystal will be eye-visible. That’s why I wouldn’t go for this stone.

Would you also like to see my suggestion of a stone with the quality I’d recommend?

Yes, please!!! I am so confused between everyone I talk to about diamonds. I met with a diamond dealer last weekend who tried to sell me an EGL certified diamond saying there was no difference between that and GIA certification. Luckily I found your website before I bought it.

I am looking for a marquise between 1.5-1.8ct. Let me know all of your recommendations and if you have a place to buy these. I noticed on your website it mentions James Allen as one of the best websites to buy diamonds from.

Sure, I’ll be happy to assist you with the search.

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.50-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-4198036?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s very well cut, eye-clean and going to look colorless.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/

What do you think?

Great! You’re the best. I was quoted $9,500 for that same diamond at a local jeweler. Funny where I found the best diamond recommendation.

Thanks!

I’m very pleased to hear that you like my suggestion so much. It’s been my pleasure.

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
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
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.
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
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