Hi,
My fiance and I are looking for an around 0.8-1CT oval lab diamond to use in a platinum solitaire setting.
Using your tool I found this stone which looks really nice for the price. I can’t see a particularly bad bow tie and there doesn’t seem to be many blemishes.
I don’t know how to assess the cut though (there doesn’t seem to be any standardized grading for this cut) or what process(CVD/HPHT) was used to manufacture it (JA don’t seem to have this info).
I was also wondering about the color grading as the stone above is rated an E but to my eye seems slightly yellower than, for example, this stone which is rated an F. Am I misunderstanding the color grading?
Is the first stone I linked a good choice given our needs or are there are better options within our constraints?
Thanks in advance!
I like this 0.84 E VS1. Regarding the color, that’s the hue you want. The 0.81 F VS1 you linked for comparison is HPHT with a blue hue. The 0.84 E VS1 doesn’t have a blue hue. It’s the F that’s off, not the E.
I like the option below as an alternative. Similarly well-cut but $90 cheaper.
Shape,Carat,Color,Clarity,Cut,Price (USD),Affiliate Link
Oval,0.81,E,VS1,-,1000,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.81-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-8391652
Yes, your original pick was nice.
Hi, I left this a bit and the price has now increased fairly significantly. Is it still worth it? Have all of JA prices increased?
No, not all of JA’s prices have increased. Some other lab prices have stayed the same or gone down. Depending on how much your setting is, the savings from their 25% off sale might make up for any price difference in terms of overall cost.
You just have to pick the best of what’s available at the time. If you want to stay within your original budget, then you might also consider the options below.
Shape,Carat,Color,Clarity,Cut,Price (USD),Affiliate Link
Oval,0.82,E,VS1,-,1170,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.82-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-8391925
Oval,0.82,E,VS1,-,1110,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.82-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7689205
Thanks for the quick response. Unfortunately it looks like the one you suggested has gone. From what you’ve said it looks like the one I was looking at will be perfect. Thanks again!