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I’m in the market for a ~2ct round diamond. I’ve browsed your site and read through your 2ct diamond guide.
I’d like your thoughts on comparing these two diamonds. Both are within my budget.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.95-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6550764?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thank you for your help!
Both stones you found are nicely cut. I’m not a big fan of the etch channels, therefore, I like this option more (www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6521035?a_aid=dmnd1357).
I found these alternatives for you:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6129787?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.07-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6848567?a_aid=dmnd1357
They’re well-cut, eye-clean and brilliant. I always recommend checking the actual measurements when comparing two (or more) diamonds, not the carat weight.
Thank you for your suggestions.
In my search I was trying to avoid inclusions on the table of the diamond. The ones you sent have inclusions which are visible under the 20x magnification. These are going to be ok when looked at with the naked eye? Also, when you say look at the actual measurements are you referring to the length and width measurements?
All the diamonds I suggested are eye-clean. Bear in mind that these videos are extremely magnified, I don’t think you’ll see any imperfections in person. We always recommend zooming out to 10x and checking the diamond. I was referring to L/W/D millimeters.
I was going to purchase the 2.07 ct diamond you suggested but it’s no longer available. Anything I should be concerned about with this diamond? Is it “eye-clean”?
Yes, that diamond is perfect. You won’t be able to see any inclusions in person. I personally like this stone a bit more (www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.02-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6256175?a_aid=dmnd1357) as it has a slightly better cut and is bigger in measurements.
I ended up purchasing the last one.
Thanks again for all your help along the way!
My pleasure!
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