Help with selecting 1.0 stone

[superdad3d]

Need some advise on selecting 1.0 ct stone with $3000-$3500 budget. Looking at some options H VS2 similar to this one. She definitely does not want lab so I know I will have to compromise to stay within budget.

1.01 carat (ct) IGI Round Loose Diamond H Color VS2 Clarity Excellent Cut

www.b2cjewels.com

 

[lovedogs]

I wouldn't ever buy a stone sight unseen. Let me check around.

 

[lovedogs]

These get you very close to 1ct and are nicely cut (not perfect but solid options). For your budget I'd drop to I/SI1.

As a note, ct weight doesn't matter--dimensions (mm size) does. So pay attention to that when comparing. In theory a 1ct diamond is 6.5mm, and at .2mm there CAN be a visual difference. I tried to stay at or above 6.2mm

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.93-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-21219083

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.92-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-20959629

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-18054044

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-17264898

 

[lovedogs]

0.92 Carat I-VVS1 Excellent Cut Round Diamond

This 0.92 carat round diamond I color vvs1 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.bluenile.com

The I/VS1 is cheaper on blue nile:

0.91 Carat I-VS1 Excellent Cut Round Diamond

This 0.91 carat round diamond I color vs1 clarity has Excellent proportions and a diamond grading report from GIA

www.bluenile.com

 

[superdad3d]

Thanks I will consider some of those

 

[superdad3d]

What magnification are these 360 views?

 

[lovedogs]

What magnification are these 360 views?

Hugely magnified. If you click the "view real size" button you'll see the size on someone's finger.

 

[superdad3d]

What’s the deal with this one? Is it mainly IGI vs. GIA affecting the cost?

1.12 Carat I-VVS1 Round Natural Diamond

Allurez offers the widest selection of fine jewelry. Browse our variety, including our Round I-VVS1 Diamond 1.12 CT. Shop online and get free shipping.

www.allurez.com

 

[freddyboston]

IGI and it has faint Yellow Green noted on certificate and green hue is discounted.... That said with all the colorless Lab stones these days it's obviously a natural stone which is what your looking for (green is caused by radiation / exposure to Uranium) and the price is nice....

 

[lovedogs]

What’s the deal with this one? Is it mainly IGI vs. GIA affecting the cost?

1.12 Carat I-VVS1 Round Natural Diamond

Allurez offers the widest selection of fine jewelry. Browse our variety, including our Round I-VVS1 Diamond 1.12 CT. Shop online and get free shipping.

www.allurez.com

The cut isn't ideal and the yellow/green hue isn't great

 

[freddyboston]

yes it only gets a 3.3 on HCA
on the other hand can buy at B2C $2354 - can always upgrade in the future and the low cost basis is a plus....