DEFINE SI2, H, DIAMONDS
A CLOSER LOOK AT SI2 CLARITY, H COLORED DIAMONDS
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Why SI2, H?
SI2, H is one of the most common quality of diamonds found on the market today.
It’s a nice average quality that faces up good and is very affordable.
So let’s take a closer look…
SI2 Clarity:
Definition: SI2 clarity is called “Slightly Included Level 2“. It’s the lower portion of the SI clarity range.
The inclusions found in an SI2 diamond are normally unseen with the bare eye (that’s without the aid of a microscope or a 10x jeweler’s loupe). But these flaws may be seen from a side view (looking through the pavilion).
Most of the time these flaws (which could be clouds, pinpoints, black carbon spots, feathers, fractures, cracks and chips) are not seen at a simple glance. Under scrutiny they are noticed (especially if you have really great eyesight, a diamond with fewer facets; like an Emerald cut, or if the diamond is quite large).
To most people, they’d never tell the difference between an SI2 and a much higher clarity, like VS2.
Go one step lower into I1 clarity, and you probably will see flaws with the eye. I clarity means “Included“.
So SI2 is the lowest clarity you can normally go that still presents itself nicely, and doesn’t look poor.
Plus, SI2 Diamonds can Save you a Ton of Money!
Compare prices of an SI2, H, diamond to a VS2, H, diamond below…
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, POL, SYM, FLUOR | PRICE | VIEW |
1.00, SI2, H, EX, EX, EX, NONE | $3,910 | VIEW |
1.00, VS2, H, EX, EX, EX, NONE | $6,060 | VIEW |
Word of Advice:
Since all SI2 diamonds are different, some will look more like I clarity diamonds, and some look more like SI1’s. So it’s wise to view them and magnify them, just to see what’s inside.
Take a look at all these different SI2 diamonds:
They don’t look alike. So judge them with your own eyes before making any buying decision (this is why I love to view them at James Allen, because you can see the real diamonds-not stock photos-from all sides and angles!)
H Color:
Definition: H color is at the higher end of the “Near Colorless” color range. It’s considered a “Fine White” diamond and will normally pass as a white-white diamond (much like a “Colorless” diamond).
Even put side by side with a Colorless stone (D, E, or F), you would have a very hard time telling which was which. Colorless may look whiter, but really, it’s such a slight difference…
Compare H with F below:
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, POL, SYM, FLUOR | PRICE | VIEW |
.77, SI2, H, EX, EX, EX, NONE | $2,360 | VIEW |
.75, SI2, F, EX, EX, EX, NONE | $2,510 | VIEW |
When you go lower down the scale, into I, J, K, L… the diamonds will start to exhibit a slight yellowish body tone. This is why H or higher is recommended (that’s if you want to stay with a white diamond). Now some people do prefer a diamond with color and think that it adds warmth to the stone, but that’s preference. If you don’t mind it, don’t worry about it.
Sticking with H color keeps the cost down (and still give you that same great look).
Compare an SI2, H, to an SI2, E, below…
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, POL, SYM, FLUOR | PRICE | VIEW |
1.00, SI2, H, EX, EX, EX, NONE | $4,050 | VIEW |
1.00, SI2, E, EX, EX, EX, NONE | $4,730 | VIEW |
$700 more! Is it worth it to you?
By buying SI2, H, you are buying one of the most inexpensive diamonds there is, without sacrificing much in color or clarity.
Now, if you really want to see a difference…
Look at Cut!
Cut makes all the difference in the world.
Buying a Better Cut:
A better cut makes everything look better. It makes the diamond look bigger, brighter, whiter, it helps hide inclusions, and it gives the diamond more sparkle (regardless of the color or clarity).
A great cut, like “Excellent“, will make a diamond look ultra-beautiful, dazzle and dance with light, and make her eyes twinkle.
See SI2, H, Excellent Cut Diamonds HERE!
Only one thing’s better…
True Hearts are the finest cut diamonds on Earth. They have those lovely “Hearts and Arrows” patterns that make a diamond shine like a thousand stars. Nothing beats them for beauty, sparkle, brilliance and fire. NOTHING!
Truly stunning diamonds, just like these “True Hearts” diamonds HERE:
These diamonds are incredibly brilliant…
Spin them around, see for yourself!
They will literally knock her socks off (No lie-I’ve seen it happen!).
Check them out HERE at James Allen!
Cheers! :)
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