{"id":5152,"date":"2011-08-31T13:00:23","date_gmt":"2011-08-31T17:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=5152"},"modified":"2015-06-05T12:57:54","modified_gmt":"2015-06-05T16:57:54","slug":"2-20-carat-round-diamond-for-2900","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/2-20-carat-round-diamond-for-2900\/","title":{"rendered":"2.20 CARAT ROUND DIAMOND FOR $2900?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"2.20<\/div>\n

This post is taken from our Q&A 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> Diamond Guide 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!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Question:<\/h2>\n

Hi. I want a 3 Carat Diamond<\/strong> but I know that I\u2019ll probably never be able to afford that. I went to a large Jewelry Store and the Jeweler showed me a 2.20 Carat Round Diamond (not in a setting), for $2,900<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It was an H Color, I2 Clarity. He told me that this was a steal!<\/strong><\/p>\n

It looked great at the store under their lights but I walked away since I wasn\u2019t prepared to spend $3,000<\/strong> without first looking around, asking Jewelers etc…<\/p>\n

I need guidance in this before I go back or if you think I shouldn\u2019t go back !!<\/p>\n

\nWould I be dissapointed in this stone once I am home seeing it in natural lighting?<\/p>\n

I don\u2019t want junk<\/strong> and the price of this ring in comparison to what I am seeing for a 2 Carat sounds to me that it\u2019s got to be junk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I can afford $3,000 for a Diamond that might not be Flawless<\/strong>, but to the naked eye it would be gorgeous, if you know what I mean… It\u2019s a dream of mine to get that huge rock. But I do want it to be beautiful and not look bad<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Again, I really couldn\u2019t tell at the store if it was bad Clarity, all those lights they have to display was overpowering to my eyes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Please help if you can.<\/p>\n

Many thanks!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Jeweler made me believe that this was a one of a kind ring<\/strong> with this price. I am not sure if he was pressuring me or he was telling the truth.<\/p>\n

The sooner I hear from you the sooner I can make a decision and either run back to buy it or be grateful that I saved my hard earned money<\/strong> for something else someday.<\/p>\n

Thank you again !!!!!!<\/p>\n

-Diane<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"I1<\/p>\n

Answer:<\/h2>\n

Hi Diane<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Do this… Go back to the Jeweler and look at the Diamond under a Microscope<\/a>. I2 Clarity is the second to the worst Clarity<\/strong> there is. There WILL be visible flaws<\/strong> and probably large ones that you see without looking too hard (the image above shows an I1 Clarity Diamond, and even those are pretty obvious!<\/strong>) If you can’t see them well because of the bright lights, make sure you look at the Diamond under a 10x Microscope<\/strong>. This is a MUST!<\/strong> Especially for such a large stone and purchase.<\/p>\n

The Flaws may be harder to see if they are White Inclusions (versus Black Carbon Spots<\/strong>) or even Fractures that run through the stone, but these are important to find because they can weaken the Diamond. Also, check the Girdle<\/strong> for any Chips or Nicks. You do get what you pay for. <\/p>\n

\n$2,900 for a 2.20 Carat Diamond is Very Cheap!<\/strong> You can barely get a 1.00 Carat at the lowest Clarity for that price (check out James Allen’s I1, I, 1.00 Diamond for $3,630 Here<\/a> – With an Excellent Cut, Polish, and Symmetry!)… and those aren’t pretty (view the i1 Diamond in the picture above… that’s better quality than an I2<\/strong>). There has to be more wrong with the Diamond than first meets the eye. It could have strong Fluorescence<\/strong> to it. It could have a really bad Cut<\/strong> or no Brilliance and Sparkle. Check it out. Looking at the Diamond under a microscope will show you most everything. I would also hope that this Diamond is Certified, but from the sounds of it, it probably isn’t<\/strong>. You may never really know how bad it is. <\/p>\n

\nI say proceed with caution<\/strong>. Ask them to show you the Diamond up against a better Clarity Diamond, just so you can see the difference<\/strong>. Also, do go around to other Jewelers and look at their 2 Carat Diamonds. I’m sure you’ll see a difference. It’s $2,900 for a reason…<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nTo be quite frank with you, if you have $3,000 to spend on a Diamond Ring, I would put it into a little bit better quality first. For example, you could buy a Diamond from James Allen<\/a> that is .90 Carat, SI2 Clarity, F Color, GIA Certified for $3,260<\/strong>… SI2, F, Excellent Cut Round Diamond<\/a><\/p>\n

\nI know there’s a big difference in Carat Weight<\/strong>, but I would be very careful buying a 2.20 for that same price. I fear you would be disappointed in the future<\/strong>. Compare Diamonds of different qualities under a scope. View them side by side. Don’t rush into things…<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nStart with a smaller Carat Weight, put your money into quality first<\/strong>, then down the road upgrade <\/strong>the stone. You’ll always have an Anniversary just around the bend… <\/p>\n

\n:) Hope this helps! Good luck!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n-Richard<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reply:<\/h2>\n

\nDear Richard<\/strong>,<\/p>\n

\nThank you very much for your quick response !!! <\/p>\n

I feel so much better now that I didn\u2019t jump into getting this ring. I will do as you recommend and shop around more…<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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