{"id":25734,"date":"2018-09-25T10:19:08","date_gmt":"2018-09-25T14:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=25734"},"modified":"2023-04-17T11:31:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T15:31:39","slug":"looking-for-a-big-diamond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/looking-for-a-big-diamond\/","title":{"rendered":"LOOKING FOR A BIG DIAMOND?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Looking<\/div>\n

B I G<\/h2>\n

\nIf you’re in the market for a large diamond<\/strong>, then you don’t have a lot of choices…<\/p>\n

\nBecause most stores have a very limited quantity<\/strong> of diamonds over 2.00 carats<\/strong>. They may carry just a couple, if you’re lucky<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nThis is because the cost for such stones is massive (and the markup is quite low). $10, $20, $30 grand all tied up into one piece of merchandise<\/strong> is a BIG <\/strong>commitment. And just having such a large stone is no guarantee you’d sell it either. You could sit on that stone for years<\/strong> before someone comes in looking for a super-sized stone<\/strong> (and then you have to worry about theft, insurance, keeping it safe and secure…)<\/p>\n

\nSo jewelers carry just a couple, if any. The demand is low<\/strong>. The diamonds are expensive.<\/p>\n

\nThey are very scarce in nature<\/strong>, which makes it even more difficult to shop and compare<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nAnd, even if a jeweler did have a few large diamonds, the quality may not be what you’d like<\/strong>. If you’re looking for an SI1, E<\/strong>, they may only have an I2, J<\/strong>… Slim pickings!<\/p>\n

\nSo what can you do?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drive all over town in despair?<\/h2>\n

\nNo.<\/strong><\/p>\n

You just need to look ONLINE!<\/h2>\n

\nThere are two huge diamond dealers<\/strong> online that I would highly recommend. They carry tons of large diamonds. In fact, the largest selections on Earth (over 200,000 diamonds each<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

\nThey are James Allen<\/a> and Blue Nile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Bring on the stones…<\/h2>\n

\nJust to show you how many large diamonds<\/strong> they have, let’s look at 2.00 carat round diamonds<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nAt the time of this post, James Allen has 2714 rounds<\/strong> to choose from.<\/p>\n

\n\"2-00<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 CARAT DIAMONDS (Carat Weights between 1.93 and 2.08)<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds at James Allen<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

(Sure beats looking at one diamond)<\/h2>\n

\nNow you’ll be able to compare the inclusions<\/strong>, flaws, cuts<\/strong>, colors, and find your dream diamond<\/strong> for that dream engagement or anniversary ring.<\/p>\n

What about 3.00 carats?<\/h2>\n

\nAs you go up the ladder, inventory gets smaller and smaller (as expected<\/strong>). Diamonds that large are far more rare and much harder to locate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nBut right now, James Allen has 828 diamonds<\/strong> that are only 3.00 carats in stock:<\/p>\n

\n\"3-00<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
3 CARAT DIAMONDS (Carat Weights between 2.93 and 3.08)<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds at James Allen<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\nKeep in mind, we’re only looking at ROUND diamonds here<\/strong>. If you looked at any other shape; Princess cut<\/strong>, Cushion cut, Marquise cut<\/strong>, Emerald cut, Radiant cut<\/strong>, Heart cut, Asscher cut<\/strong>… you’d find tons more larger stones. So I’m looking at a very narrowed down search<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Let’s look at 4 carat rounds:<\/h2>\n

\nThere are still quite a few to decide on. James Allen has 270 diamonds<\/strong> in just a carat weight of 4 carat. Also meaning, if you looked at 3.75 carats<\/strong>, 3.80 carats, 4.12 carats<\/strong>, etc… You’d see way more. I’m selecting just the 4 carat diamond range…<\/p>\n

\n\"4-00<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
4 CARAT DIAMONDS (Carat Weights between 3.93 and 4.08)<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds at James Allen<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\nSo all together, James Allen actually has 7209 diamonds<\/strong> in stock (not including fancy cuts or fancy colors) that are over 2.00 carats or larger<\/strong> (and the biggest diamond you’ll see below).<\/p>\n

\n\"Over<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
OVER 2 CARAT DIAMONDS (Carat Weights between 1.93 and up)<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
2.00 Carat Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds PLUS<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\nBlue Nile<\/a> is the same. They have a massive inventory of large diamonds (in all shapes and cutting styles<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

\nMuch more than you would find in any brick and mortar store<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

The biggest difference…<\/h2>\n

\nWhat separates James Allen from Blue Nile is the diamonds themselves. James Allen shows you the real diamonds<\/strong>, magnified 20x, so you can spin them around and look at them in 360\u00b0. It’s amazing…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take a peek…<\/h2>\n

\n\"Spin<\/a><\/p>\n

Diamond Shown:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, POL, SYM, FLUOR<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3.01, VS1, M, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n$20,400<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\nBlue Nile only shows sample stock photos<\/strong> for most of their diamonds. So you won’t know what it looks like<\/strong> until you buy it (but they do have a return policy, just like James Allen). This is why I lean heavily towards James Allen versus anybody else.<\/p>\n

\nSo if you’re looking for a really big diamond<\/strong>, and want the best price possible<\/strong>, check out James Allen<\/a> or Blue Nile<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You may spend a lot…<\/h2>\n

\nBut you also get a lot<\/strong>. Much more than any other store could give you. Plus, every diamond is certified too<\/strong> (which many large diamonds aren’t!)<\/p>\n

\nSo it’s a win-win<\/strong>, and a REALLY BIG DEAL!<\/strong><\/p>\n

What’s the BIGGEST diamond?<\/h2>\n

\nIf you really want to knock her socks off<\/strong>, look at this massive diamond here; it’s a 22.08 carat stone<\/a> that’s just INSANE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\"Largest<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, POL, SYM, FLUOR<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22.08, VS1, D, EX, EX, EX, NONE<\/strong><\/td>\n$2,578,360<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

\nSo whether you’re looking for 2.00 carats<\/a>, 3.00 carats<\/a>, 4.00 carats<\/a>, 5 carats<\/a>, 6 carats or more<\/a>… Head on over to James Allen<\/a> or Blue Nile<\/a> today!<\/p>\n

\nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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