Today I'm reviewing three 1ct diamonds from James Allen for Lacine. The budget is $7500 USD and the requirement is an H color or better eye-clean diamond with good light return. The goal is is to get the best bang for the buck. Here are his three options: Diamond 1 is a 1.04ct HVVS2 True Hearts from James Allen ($7,220). The proportions on this diamond look good. It … [Read more...]
1.75ct GVS2 GIA Excellent Cut Round from Enchanted Diamonds
Today's request is from Kim who is considering a 1.75ct FVS2 diamond from Enchanted Diamonds. Here's the link to Diamond 1. Kim is interested in a full review of the stone but specifically mentioned concerns about the inclusions and whether the diamond will be eye-clean. The light performance images also seems to be computer-generated so Kim was not confident in … [Read more...]
James Allen vs Blue Nile (1.1 – 1.3ct)
Today's review request is from Tom who is trying to find the best diamond for his $10,000 budget. He's started out with a long list of diamonds that I've helped him narrow down to 2 diamonds from James Allen and 2 diamonds from Blue Nile. Diamond 1: 1.19ct HVS1 True Hearts from James Allen The proportions of this diamond fall within my recommended range and there are a … [Read more...]
The best cut 1.25 – 1.35ct diamond for $12,000
Today I received a request from Dennis to evaluate 4 diamonds and he's really curious as to what makes the price per carat on these diamonds so different. Dennis is comfortable spending between $10,000 - $12,000 but he says he can stretch up to $14,000 for that really special diamond. The Desired Specs 1.25 - 1.35ct Super-ideal hearts and arrows cut G-color (or … [Read more...]
1.01ct DVVS2 vs 1.02 EVVS1 from James Allen
The review today is for Fielder and we're comparing two diamonds he found on James Allen. He's done some research and thinks these diamonds have great proportions, but he wants a diamond that maxes out on fire while still making sure it has good brilliance. Diamond 1: 1.01ct DVVS2 Let's take a look at the proportions. The crown angle on this diamond is 35.5°, which … [Read more...]