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Hi,
I would love your opinion on the below diamonds and them passing the eye clean test.
I’m using this setting:
Platinum Cross Over Trellis Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring
Thank you!
The setting you’ve chosen is a beautiful one and will work very well with an I-color center stone.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.70-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7753921?a_aid=dmnd1357
This diamond is a nice option with a proper cut and no prominent imperfections. I like it.
Blue Nile LD13936225
This one is cut too deep and would be smaller and less brilliant. Ideally, the depth % should be close to 60 and never exceed 62.6%.
I would also love to get your opinion on whether any of these are good options or not.
I wouldn’t go with this one: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/3.08-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8555596?a_aid=dmnd1357. The IGI lab isn’t as accurate as the GIA, they tend to inflate the grades.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.52-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-8529835?a_aid=dmnd1357
This one is fantastically cut, but the color J wouldn’t be enough to look colorless in a channel setting. I wouldn’t go below the I color to ensure the colorless impression.
Thank you so much for your help, it truly has given me more peace of mind in this selection process.
I really want to get to a 3 carat without compromising having a stunning diamond. I am curious if you could let me know your thoughts on the below options. Again, thank you thank you for all of your help!
I’m glad you’re finding my advice helpful, I appreciate it.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/3.12-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7383914?a_aid=dmnd1357
This diamond is beautifully cut, but I’m a bit worried that the inclusion in the middle of the table would reflect light differently and be noticeable.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/3.03-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8481431?a_aid=dmnd1357
This one is gorgeous. Great find!
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/3.06-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7731189?a_aid=dmnd1357
Same here, this one is stunning.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/3.01-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8473766?a_aid=dmnd1357
The cut parameters on this one are a bit off. I would skip it.
I think we have a winner then! She likes this setting (14K White Gold Petite Pavé Crown Diamond Engagement Ring)
and this diamond www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/3.03-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8481431?a_aid=dmnd1357. Any thoughts positive/negative with the diamond chosen?
Hm. That setting is beautiful, but it has smaller diamonds on the prongs (kind of an under halo) and those might make a slight color difference. I color is great for a pave setting where the melee diamonds are not directly next to the center stone, but for a halo, it’s better to go one grade up to ensure the colorless impression. But the design you decided on is not a full halo so the I color might still work (plus, the diamond is perfectly cut which would help whiten its appearance a bit). I would go for it. Worst case scenario, you would send it back and choose a different one.
Agreed, figured worse case to do that. Well thank you again so much you really have been extremely helpful!
I don’t think the stone would be noticeably yellow, but I also wanted to give you well-informed feedback on what might happen. It’s a beautifull stone though and I think it’ll make a truly impressive ring.
Hi, wanted to let you know the ring came in and I love it! I appreciate your help so much and it was extremely valuable in finding the right ring!
That’s fantastic news, thank you so much for the feedback! I’m glad the ring met your expectations.
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