{"id":4567,"date":"2011-07-07T08:22:56","date_gmt":"2011-07-07T12:22:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=4567"},"modified":"2015-05-25T08:23:18","modified_gmt":"2015-05-25T12:23:18","slug":"how-to-pick-the-right-loose-diamond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/how-to-pick-the-right-loose-diamond\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT LOOSE DIAMOND"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Help<\/div>\n

This post is taken from our Questions Section<\/a> on Diamond Guide that is meant to give advice to people about Diamonds and Diamond Buying. <\/p>\n

If you have a Question<\/strong> you’d like answered about Diamonds or Buying a particular Loose Diamond, don’t hesitate to Ask Here:<\/strong> Q&A<\/a> :)<\/p>\n

I’ll do everything I can to advise you and point you in the right direction. <\/p>\n

If it will help you, it will help others as well.<\/p>\n

Enjoy!<\/p>\n

Question:<\/h2>\n

Hi! This is John. I have 2 Diamonds that I like but can’t decide. First one is 1.30 ct<\/strong>. Color: E, Clarity: VS2, Cut: Excellent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nSecond one is 1.70 ct<\/strong>. Color: F, Clarity: SI1, Cut: Good<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Both have GIA Certification<\/strong>, and the price is at same range.<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/h2>\n

Hi John.<\/p>\n

What a decision. Both Diamonds are a great choice<\/strong>. Obviously the smaller Diamond (if you can call it small) is the better quality, but to the naked eye, you probably won’t be able to tell the difference between them. Especially since they are both GIA Which is excellent. Great Diamonds!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nMost people can’t see any visible difference in VS2 and SI1 since they are side by side Clarities. Same with E & F, both pure white Colors that look awesome<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nIt would be different if you were comparing E to G, or VS2 to SI2, but that’s not the case<\/strong>. The only difference you may see if you really scrutinize them well is the VS2 Diamond may have a tad more Sparkle and Brilliance<\/strong> since it has a better Cut. But that’s also a very tough thing to judge since both stones are pure white and great Clarity<\/strong> and you will really have to look hard.<\/p>\n

\n\"Comparing<\/p>\n

Do this: Get another opinion<\/strong>. A female one (Not one of the Jewelry Store Employees<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

Take a female friend (maybe one of her best friends) in with you to the Jewelry Store and show her both Diamonds<\/strong>. Without telling her what the qualities are, just ask her if she sees any differences other than size between them. Chances are she won’t, and it may help you decide.<\/p>\n

\nPlus it’ll show you how nuts girls go over large Diamonds!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThen the only other thing that would hold you back is Quality itself. Some guys just want to get the top of the line because they want the best and nothing else. If you are one of those guys then you’ll probably lean towards the VS2<\/strong>. Some people will always get a smaller Diamond that’s better quality. VS2, E is very impressive!<\/strong> But I’ll tell you, because both stones are GIA Certified, then that SI1 Diamond should look better than most SI1 Diamonds on the market<\/strong>. GIA SI1 Clarity Diamonds look like other places VS2 Diamonds. They are very strict with their grading and will truly make sure the Diamond you are buying is at least an SI1 Clarity OR HIGHER!!!! And that’s a good thing to know.<\/p>\n

\nGood luck in your choice. She’ll love either Diamond!<\/strong> (And I applaud you for getting GIA<\/strong>!)<\/p>\n

As a comparison to Diamonds found on James Allen<\/a>, I did a search and came up with these two Diamonds:<\/p>\n

Loose Brilliant Cut Diamond, 1.67 ct, SI1, F<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/1.67-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-515750<\/a><\/p>\n

Loose Brilliant Cut Diamond, 1.43 ct, VS2, E<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/1.43-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-318615<\/a><\/p>\n

As you can see, both are similar priced ($50 difference), but the biggest difference is size!<\/strong> :)<\/p>\n

Response:<\/h2>\n

Hi! This is John again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nThank you for your kind reply. I did what you advised, brought a female friend to the shop… and like you say… bigger the diamond, bigger the smile<\/strong> :)<\/p>\n

As the result, I will buy the bigger one for my girl<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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