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Hello, is this an eye clean diamond, suitable for a solitaire ring? Thank you.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7199300?a_aid=dmnd1357
I wouldn’t recommend this diamond. Its cert says “clarity grade based on clouds not shown.” This means there is a very large cloud that covers a large percentage of the diamond and saps the brilliance from it. You should never buy a diamond with this note.
Would you like me to recommend some better options? For around $5.2k?
Thanks for your help. $5,000 is probably my maximum, I’m in Australia and the exchange rate is terrible. If you could help, I would really like to get a 1.0 carat round diamond with a good sparkle, to be mounted on platinum.
Here’s what I’d recommend for a platinum solitaire ring:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-6590881?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7389900?a_aid=dmnd1357
They are very nicely cut, eye-clean and either of them will have a lot of brilliance and fire. Color-wise, they are going to look identical to an H.
Wow – I really like the 1.0 carat diamond, thank you very much for your help. I’ll discuss with my girlfriend and see what she thinks. Were there any particular comments on the certificate?
Sounds great, I’m glad you liked my recommendation.
No, no red flags in the certificate. Just regular minor inclusions that you would expect on a VS2 diamond, but nothing that would negatively impact its appearance or integrity. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have recommended it. It’s an excellent option with a gorgeous cut.
Thanks for all your help, just wanted to let you know I went with the 1.0 carat diamond.
That’s fantastic news, thanks for letting me know! You got yourself a beautiful diamond.
Let me know how you like it when you receive it.
Just wanted to let you know my diamond has arrived and I am very happy, thanks again for your help.
The ring is absolutely breathtaking! And the photo looks great! Thank you so much for the feedback.
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