{"id":29161,"date":"2019-08-15T08:56:01","date_gmt":"2019-08-15T12:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=29161"},"modified":"2023-04-17T11:14:43","modified_gmt":"2023-04-17T15:14:43","slug":"which-costs-more-true-hearts-or-astor-cut-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/which-costs-more-true-hearts-or-astor-cut-diamonds\/","title":{"rendered":"WHICH COSTS MORE, TRUE HEARTS OR ASTOR CUT DIAMONDS?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Which<\/div>\n

Let’s compare…<\/h2>\n

\nIt’s the Astor cut<\/strong> from Blue Nile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

VERSUS<\/h2>\n

\nThe True Hearts cut<\/strong> from James Allen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nBoth of these cuts are the best of the best<\/strong>. Both are the most perfectly cut diamonds in the world<\/strong> (which show perfectly patterned hearts and arrows<\/strong> through a gemscope<\/a>).<\/p>\n

But which diamonds cost more?<\/h2>\n

\nBlue Nile or James Allen?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nTo find out, let’s compare some random <\/strong>carat weights, shapes, clarity and color to see who has the better deal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

SI1, F, Triple Excellent, Brilliant Cut:<\/h2>\n

\n\"Compare<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.00, SI1, F, ASTOR CUT<\/strong><\/td>\n$7,600<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.02, SI1, F, TRUE HEARTS<\/strong><\/td>\n$6,500<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Winner: James Allen<\/h2>\n

\n(Prices good at the time of this post.<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

\nNext diamond to compare…<\/p>\n

VS2, F, Triple Excellent, Brilliant Cut:<\/h2>\n

\n\"Blue<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.87, VS2, F, ASTOR CUT<\/strong><\/td>\n$5,304<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.86, VS2, F, TRUE HEARTS<\/strong><\/td>\n$5,320<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Winner: Blue Nile<\/h2>\n

\nAnother popular quality<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

VS2, G, Triple Excellent, Brilliant Cut:<\/h2>\n

\n\"Compare<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.52, VS2, G, ASTOR CUT<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,894<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.52, VS2, G, TRUE HEARTS<\/strong><\/td>\n$1,600<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Winner: James Allen<\/h2>\n

\nAnd one last brilliant cut (brilliant cuts are the most popular shape of diamond<\/strong>)…<\/p>\n

\n

SI1, G, Triple Excellent, Brilliant Cut:<\/h2>\n

\n\"Compare<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.76, SI1, G, ASTOR CUT<\/strong><\/td>\n$3,163<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.80, SI1, G, TRUE HEARTS<\/strong><\/td>\n$3,870<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Winner: Blue Nile<\/h2>\n

\nNow let’s look at fancy cuts<\/strong> (both the princess and the cushion can get perfect cut grades<\/strong> as well)…<\/p>\n

VS2, F, Ideal Princess Cut:<\/h2>\n

\n\"Compare<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.06, VS2, F, ASTOR CUT<\/strong><\/td>\n$6,300<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.00, VS2, F, TRUE HEARTS<\/strong><\/td>\n$4,980<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Winner: James Allen<\/h2>\n

\nAnd lastly…<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

SI1, G, Ideal Cushion Cut:<\/h2>\n

\n\"Compare<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
CARAT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.88, SI1, G, ASTOR CUT<\/strong><\/td>\n$3,030<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.91, SI1, G, TRUE HEARTS<\/strong><\/td>\n$3,900<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Winner: Blue Nile<\/h2>\n

\nNo matter which quality I chose, it was pretty much a wash<\/strong>; 50\/50<\/strong>. One diamond would be cheaper on one site, another would be cheaper on the other. There was no true winner<\/strong> in the end.<\/p>\n

What determines diamond price?<\/h2>\n

\nMany factors:<\/strong> diamonds fluctuate daily like the dollar and the gold market. The cost of the stone<\/strong> will impact the final retail price, as well as availability<\/strong>, quality, certification<\/strong>, and demand. So it really just depends on what diamond you’re looking<\/strong> for at any given time. Diamonds today, will be different tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\nDo note that Blue Nile<\/strong> and James Allen<\/strong> do have the lowest prices of loose diamonds anywhere. Compare them with any mall jewelry store and you’ll be blown away<\/strong> at the difference in quality and price.<\/p>\n

My advice:<\/h2>\n

\nCheck both sites<\/strong> when shopping for diamonds or an engagement ring. You will find huge quantities, and thousands of diamonds to view close up and magnified<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nAstor cuts and True Hearts diamonds will both give you unbelievable sparkle, brilliance, and fire<\/strong>. They’re well worth the price for their beauty and appearance (cut is so much more important that clarity or color<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Find the perfect diamond today:<\/h2>\n

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