Hello,
I am looking for a 2ct round diamond, I+ color, SI+ clarity.
I found the diamonds listed below, with the help of the search on the website. I was unsure if I should be concerned with the IGI certification on the third option or if I should try to stick to GIA certified diamonds when looking in this color/clarity range.
Thank you.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8510627?a_aid=55f8cd4e21a11
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-9706630?a_aid=55f8cd4e21a11
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.09-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-9547874?a_aid=55f8cd4e21a11
The grading lab is not as important as evaluating each diamond. I color can show a lot of variation in terms of hue and saturation, both within IGI and GIA. I’m fine with IGI as long as it looks nice.
I do think that the 2.09 I VS1 shows a bit more color saturation than the other two. However, the 2ct I VVS2 below is IGI and I think it has comparable saturation to the 2.01 I VS1 and a bit lighter tone. So I might go with it instead and save money.
Shape,Carat,Color,Clarity,Cut,Price (USD),Affiliate Link
Round,2,I,VVS2,Excellent,13540,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.00-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-9688753