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My partner and I are interested in the following ring from James Allen – www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1503959.asp
As you can see it says SI1 but on the certificate it doesn’t really show any flaws except two small indented naturals seen from underneath. Why is it classed as SI1 for such small flaws or are they very visible? If so, could they be covered up by 4 prong ring setting?
Stay away from that diamond. When the certificate says ‘Clarity grade based on clouds not shown’ it means there is a large cloud that causes the diamond to be hazy. It saps all the brilliance out of it. That diamond is a poor choice at any price.
Thank you so much for getting back to me so promptly with your advice and I am really happy as I would have been very upset if we had gone ahead and bought the diamond which you said would be a poor buy. I will happily go online to recommend you.
Could you please give me your opinion on the following two diamonds
from James Allen:
G-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1508771.asp
G-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1456824.asp
Alternatively, could you recommend a diamond for $11,000 or under?
…….
Also, regarding my email below, my budget for the diamond is $11,500
not $11,000.
I appreaciate the help that you are giving me and I look forward to
your response.
I would stay away from the smaller one as it has too much fluorescence for a G color. I like the 1.32 or this one:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1493714.asp
Just a short email to thank you very much for your advice. We have decided to go with your recommendation and have ordered the diamond which you suggested. We will let you know the outcome when we receive it.
That’s great.
Please keep me posted.
I just wanted to thank you very much for your suggestions and help in choosing an engagement ring. We took your advice and ordered the diamond you suggested. It arrived last Friday and I am very happy with it. I was initially a bit concerned that I may be able to see the flaws by the naked eye as it is an S1 but you cannot see any flaws and I am over the moon.
I will happily recommend your website to anyone that is looking to purchase a diamond.
Thanks again.
Thanks for writing and letting us know. I’m delighted that you were pleased with our help. Do you think you can do us a quick favor and write us a small review on www.ivouch.com? If you could, we would be extremely grateful. Here is the link:
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We wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment.
Thanks!!
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
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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