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I have been looking for diamonds on James Allen and came across one in the link below.
I think it’s a good deal all things considered. It’s graded by the IGI lab, which I understand isn’t the best. Was seeing if you could take a look and let me know your thoughts. Thanks!
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.03-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3388264?a_aid=dmnd1357
Yes, the IGI report is an issue. You should search for stones with either GIA or AGS certification. These two are legitimate.
Also, there’s a big cloud right on the table of the stone. There’s a high chance that this diamond will be hazy.
Here’s a diamond with the quality I’d recommend:
An H color grade is going to look colorless.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/
What do you think?
Thanks for the help. I noticed the cloud on the report but couldn’t tell anything when looking at it on the site. The diamond you linked me looks nice as well.
To help you better assist me I am going to tell you a few things. My budget for the diamond is around $4k +- $200-$300. I plan on spending around $3k for the setting (I was thinking about getting a rose gold halo setting).
I found this diamond:
The clarity is slightly stretching but I think that it will be eye-clean.
I have upped my budget due to a raise and bonus at work so I have some more to spend. My top dollar budget is about $6,700.00 now and I’m going to go with a halo setting in white gold.
I found these two diamonds with the quality I’d recommend:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3603390?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.10-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-4433368?a_aid=dmnd1357
What do you think?
Thanks for the help. I am leaning more towards the SI1 H colored one. My only concern would be the marks on the front but I guess I won’t know until I get it and look at it. I’m indecisive when it comes to big purchases like this and almost over research and second guess everything so I appreciate the help.
It’s been my pleasure helping you.
I think that the inclusions on this stone are so small that you won’t notice them with your naked eye. So if you like it, go for it.
Just purchased it. Thanks!
That’s fantastic news!
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