Hi Joe,
thanks for your great site and all the information it has. I was wondering if I could get your opinion on this diamond here?
https://www.bluenile.com/diamond-details/LD14389658?utm_campaign=Blue+Nile+Diamond+Inventory+-+Auto+Upload+Ad&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Joseph+Lee
are there any other diamonds around that size and in the 18.5-20k budget you could suggest? Thank you for your help!
It’s a relatively weak VS1 with the black crystal in the middle of the table, but still eye-clean. It has nice proportions, but doesn’t actually hit 2ct. For that, I think you could trade one color grade and one clarity grade with the 2.06 H VS2 below. I think it’s a stronger VS2 (no black crystal), hit 2ct, and save a little money.
Shape,Carat,Color,Clarity,Cut,Price (USD),Affiliate Link
Round,2.06,H,VS2,Excellent,17880,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.06-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-9139901
This diamond is like the 1.9 G VS1, but with more black crystals under the table and a bit more strain. If you turn the 2.08 G VS2 to side view, I think it has a darker tone compared to the H. I’d rather have the H – it’s cleaner and saves $1000.
Hi Joe,
Sorry to ask again, but as I was preparing to buy the original diamond you linked, it looks like someone has already purchased it. Can you suggest me anything else that’s 2 carats and in the ~20k range? Thank you!
I like the option below as the next best choice. Maxes out color to D and those small white crystals should be eye-clean.
Shape,Carat,Color,Clarity,Cut,Price (USD),Affiliate Link
Round,2.02,D,SI1,Excellent,19960,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.02-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-9057059
Hi Joe,
thanks for your help! I’ve moved the link you suggested to the top of my list, can I also get your opinion on the one you suggested versus this one?
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.08-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8286302?a_aid=55f8cd4e21a11
Thank you!