Sprout,
I am ready to purchase now and would greatly appreciate your help on an Oval for my future fiance. It will be set in Rose Gold. I plan to purchase from James Allen; however, I am a bit overwhelmed on which diamond to get. Of course I want the biggest I can get without sacrificing cut and sparkle…
Below are the guidelines:
Oval Cut
≥1ct
≥ H
≥ SI1
≤ $5500
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.10-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4197998?a_aid=55f8cd4e21a11
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-sku-4524329?a_aid=55f8cd4e21a11
Any advice?
I would really like this to be eye clean with good color, cut, and proportions.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Sincerely,
Jeff
Hi Jeff,
I like the F’s color, but I think it has a bowtie because the facets don’t quite align to create clean triangles. The H looks better, but I think you can get better color for less money. You might consider the options below. The first one has the same offset 8 main offset pavilion facet pattern as the H. The second one has 4 main pavilion facets for broader facets. Both are VS1, so should be more than eye-clean.
The 1.12 E SI1 is similar in size to the H and has the same 8 main offset pavilion pattern. I think the crystals should be eye-clean – the biggest one is about 0.15mm, about the width of a human hair. The 1ct E SI1 shows more precise triangles that reduce the bow-tie width. It has a 6 main pavilion facet pattern.
You can see which style you prefer, but I would lean towards the 1.01 F VS1 because I think it presents the best value.
Best,
Joe
Diamond List – Generated by https://www.diamondscreener.com/diamond-prices/
Shape,Carat,Color,Clarity,Cut,Price (USD),Link
Oval,1.01,F,VS1,-,4570,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4731047
Oval,1.01,F,VS1,-,5000,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.01-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4726685
Oval,1.12,E,SI1,-,4720,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.12-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-sku-4415312
Oval,1,E,SI1,-,4770,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.00-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-sku-4641968
Pulling the trigger today (had a littler delay). The only suggestion left of yours is the 1.01 F VS1. Is this still the best option available?
Thanks!