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Matthew (anonymous) 2020-06-28 0 Comments

Hello,

I’m so happy I found this and we all appreciate the time you take to do this for us!

I need help deciding on these lab diamonds and which to buy. 

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.17-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-9086297  I have this one on hold as it is my top choice LG414068308

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.19-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-9086274 LG414068368

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.12-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-9086290  LG407945009

https://www.brilliantearth.com/rings/cyorings/view_diamond/9432442/?sid=5423943

https://www.brilliantearth.com/rings/cyorings/view_diamond/9471650/?sid=

Thank you so much

Joe Lee Answered question 2020-06-29
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Joe Lee Posted 2020-06-29 8 Comments

All of these are fuzzy brown CVD diamonds (as described in my CVD vs. HPHT review).  You can definitely see the strain lines in option 1-3 and 5 (those faint lines on the facets).  Option 4 looks a little clearer, but it’s hard to tell for sure from the photography.  Option 4 is also G color, so it is likely more brown than the other F’s.  To see the brown color, turn the JA diamonds to side view (BE only offers face-up photos).

I would prefer something like the 2.13 D VS2 or 2.05 D VS2 below, which go up in color and don’t show strain because they’re HPHT.  If you’d prefer to stay under $8000 like the 2.17 F VS2, then I think the 2.31 E VS2 would be better.  It’s CVD, but the strain isn’t as strong as in the F’s.  It also goes up in color to help avoid the brown hue.

Shape,Carat,Color,Clarity,Cut,Price (USD),Affiliate Link
Round,2.13,D,VS2,Excellent,8580,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.13-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8749857
Round,2.05,D,VS2,Excellent,8260,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.05-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8789036
Round,2.31,E,VS2,Excellent,7880,https://www.diamondscreener.com/ja/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.31-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-9086118

Joe Lee Posted new comment 2020-07-03
Matthew commented 2020-06-29

Thank you for this! Which is the best deal and best overall diamond between 8749857, 8789036 and 9086118?

Joe Lee commented 2020-06-29

The two D’s have better material with no strain compared to the E. The 2.05 D VS2 might keep you closer to the price of the 2.19 F VS1.

Matthew commented 2020-06-30

Ok. And what are your thoughts with the two D’s compared to the 2.31 e vs2?

Joe Lee commented 2020-06-30

I’m not sure what you mean. I would prefer either of the D’s if your budget allows it. I would rather have a clear, smaller D than a fuzzy, larger E.

Matthew commented 2020-06-30

I see what you meant, I read it wrong. I have one other question. I like the size of around 2 carat, but should I go with a natural smaller diamond for around the same cost? And what would be the best options around the 1.45-1.60 range?

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