All Diamonds selected are hand-picked by me. All are excellent to Ideal Cuts and clarity will be eye-clean. Clarity grades will not affect the beauty of the diamond. Please click on your diamond shape in the table of contents to be forwarded to the right section. —
All Diamonds selected are hand-picked by me. All are excellent to Ideal Cuts and clarity will be eye-clean. Clarity grades will not affect the beauty of the diamond. Please click on your diamond shape in the table of contents to be forwarded to the right section. —
All Diamonds selected are hand-picked by me. All excellent to Ideal Cuts and clarity will be eye-clean. Clarity grades will not affect the beauty of the diamond. Please click on your diamond shape in the table of contents to be forwarded to the right section.
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All Diamonds selected are hand-picked by me. All excellent to Ideal Cuts and clarity will be eye-clean. Clarity grades will not affect the beauty of the diamond. Please click on your diamond shape in the table of contents to be forwarded to the right section.
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…All Diamonds selected are hand-picked by me. All excellent to Ideal Cuts and clarity will be eye-clean. Clarity grades will not affect the beauty of the diamond. Please click on your diamond shape in the table of contents to be forwarded to the right section.
0.82-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $2,072
0.80-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $2,338
0.86 Carat Round Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityExcellent Cut $2,610
0.80-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $2,373
0.91 Carat Round Diamond I ColorVS2 ClarityTrue Hearts Cut $3,270
0.90 Carat Round Diamond F ColorSI1 ClarityExcellent Cut $3,280
0.90-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $3,208
0.90-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | G Color | SI1 Clarity $3,329
0.90-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | H Color | SI1 Clarity$3,594
1.01-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | J Color | SI1 Clarity $3,629
1.01-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | J Color | VS2 Clarity $3,683
1.09-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | J Color | VS2 Clarity $3,657
1.01 Carat Round Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityExcellent Cut $3,780
1.02 Carat Round Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityExcellent Cut $3,980
1.00-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity$3,892
1.03-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | VS2 Clarity $4,243
1.00-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | VS2 Clarity $4,389.
1.12-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $4,520
1.50 Carat Round Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityExcellent Cut $7,460
1.53 Carat Round Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityExcellent Cut $8,040
1.50-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $8,243
1.45-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | VS1 Clarity$8,298
1.44 Carat Round Diamond H ColorSI1 ClarityIdeal Cut $8,540
1.50 Carat Round Diamond I ColorVVS2 ClarityExcellent Cut $8,630
1.50 Carat Round Diamond I ColorVVS2 ClarityExcellent Cut $8,660
1.50 Carat Round Diamond G ColorSI1 ClarityExcellent Cut $8,800
1.50 Carat Round Diamond I ColorVS2 ClarityExcellent Cut $8,830
2.00-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | VS2 Clarity$13,793
2.00 Carat Round Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityExcellent Cut $13,890
2.01 Carat Round Diamond I ColorVS1 ClarityExcellent Cut $14,250
2.14 Carat Round Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityExcellent Cut $14,970
2.01-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | VVS2 Clarity$16,872
1.00 Carat Princess Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityIdeal Cut $2,700
1.01 Carat Princess Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityIdeal Cut $2,750
1.01 Carat Princess Diamond H ColorSI1 ClarityIdeal Cut $3,050
1.01 Carat Princess Diamond H ColorSI1 ClarityIdeal Cut $3,170
1.01-Carat Princess Cut Diamon Very Good Cut | I Color | VS2 Clarity$3,333
1.01-Carat Princess Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VVS2 Clarity $3,378
1.01-Carat Princess Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VS1 Clarity $3,399
1.04 Carat Princess Diamond I ColorVS2 ClarityTrue Hearts Cut $3,430
1.00 Carat Princess Diamond I ColorVS2 ClarityTrue Hearts Cut $3,550
1.02-Carat Princess Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | H Color | VVS2 Clarity $3,845
1.20 Carat Princess Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityIdeal Cut $4,160
1.20 Carat Princess Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityIdeal Cut $4,290
1.21 Carat Princess Diamond H ColorSI1 ClarityTrue Hearts Cut $4,390
1.20 Carat Princess Diamond E ColorSI1 ClarityIdeal Cut $4,600
1.20-Carat Princess Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VVS1 Clarity$4,945
1.25-Carat Princess Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VVS2 Clarity$4,995
1.30-Carat Princess Cut DiamondVery Good Cut | I Color | VS1 Clarity$5,403
1.51 Carat Princess Diamond I ColorVS2 ClarityIdeal Cut $7,050
1.58 Carat Princess Diamond I ColorVS1 ClarityTrue Hearts Cut $7,250
1.50-Carat Princess Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VS2 Clarity$6,995
1.51-Carat Princess Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | F Color | SI1 Clarity$8,029
1.70-Carat Princess Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VS1 Clarity $8,905
1.50 Carat Princess Diamond F ColorSI1 ClarityIdeal Cut $7,640
1.60 Carat Princess Diamond H ColorVS2 ClarityIdeal Cut $8,530
1.80 Carat Princess Diamond H ColorVS2 ClarityIdeal Cut $9,680
2.01 Carat Princess Diamond I ColorSI1 ClarityIdeal Cut $11,230
2.27-Carat Princess Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity$11,715
2.01-Carat Princess Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VVS2 Clarity$12,039
1.01-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VS2 Clarity $3,764
1.00 Carat Oval Diamond I ColorVS2 Clarity $3,660
1.02-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | F Color | SI1 Clarity$3,972
1.01 Carat Oval Diamond I ColorVS2 Clarity $3,750
1.00-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | H Color | SI1 Clarity$4,494
1.00 Carat Oval Diamond F ColorSI1 Clarity $3,820
1.01-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | E Color | SI1 Clarity $4,540
1.01-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | H Color | SI1 Clarity $4,605
1.01-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | F Color | SI1 Clarity $4,720
1.01-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | F Color | VS1 Clarity $4,778
1.20-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $5,674
1.20 Carat Oval Diamond E ColorSI1 Clarity $6,740
1.20 Carat Oval Diamond H ColorVS1 Clarity $6,120
1.22 Carat Oval Diamond D ColorSI1 Clarity $6,940
1.51 Carat Oval Diamond H ColorSI1 Clarity $9,030
1.50-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | G Color | SI1 Clarity$9,406
1.50-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | H Color | SI1 Clarity $8,627
1.51-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VVS2 Clarity $9,742
1.51-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VS2 Clarity $10,136
1.70-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | I Color | VS1 Clarity $10,843
1.51-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | E Color | VS2 Clarity $11,811
All Diamonds selected are hand-picked by me, all excellent to Ideal Cuts and will be eye-clean. Please click on your diamond shape in the table of contents to be forwarded to the right section.
1.01 Carat J ColorSI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $3,170
1.00 Carat I ColorSI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $3,720
1.02 Carat I ColorSI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $3,920
1.00-Carat Ideal Cut | H Color | SI1 Clarity $3,984
1.07-Carat Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $4,026
1.01 Carat Color: I Carat: 1.01 CT Clarity: VS1 Cut: Excellent $3,957
1.00 Carat H Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $4,390
1.01 Carat Round Diamond G Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $4,490
1.30 Carat Color: I Clarity: VS2 Cut: Excellent $6,190
1.31-Carat Ideal Cut | I Color | VS2 Clarity $6,433
1.27 Carat F Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $6,560
1.51 Carat Round Diamond I Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $7,510
1.54 Carat Color: I Clarity: VS2 Cut: Excellent $7,948
1.50-CaratIdeal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $7,624
1.50 Carat Round Diamond I Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $8,300
1.72 Carat Color: I Clarity: VS1 Cut: Excellent $10,195
1.74 Carat Round Diamond I Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $10,550
2.01 Carat Round Diamond I Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $12,300
2.09 Carat Round Diamond I Color SI1 Clarity Excellent Cut $12,320
2.04-Carat Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $13,051
1.01 Carat Princess Diamond I Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut $2,820
1.00 Carat Princess Diamond H Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut $2,900
1.01 Carat Princess Diamond E Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut $3,010
1.01 Carat Princess Diamond H Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut $3,160
1.01-Carat Ideal Cut | F Color | SI1 Clarity $3,148
1.01-Carat Ideal Cut | I Color | VS1 Clarity $3,741
1.00-Carat Ideal Cut | H Color | SI1 Clarity $3,793
1.29 Carat I Color VVS1 Clarity Ideal Cut $4,640
1.30 Carat Princess Diamond I Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut $5,010
1.30 Carat Princess Diamond G Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut $5,460
1.60-Carat Princess Ideal Cut | H Color | SI1 Clarity $7,669
1.51 Carat Princess Diamond I Color VVS2 Clarity Ideal Cut $6,560
1.51 Carat Princess I ColorVVS2 ClarityIdeal Cut $7,360
1.50-Carat Princess Ideal Cut | G Color | VS2 Clarity $8,835
2.06-Carat Princess Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $10,992
2.06-Carat Princess Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $10,992
2.01 Carat Princess H Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut $11,650
2.01 Carat Princess Diamond F Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut $12,720
1.00 Carat Oval Diamond F Color SI1 Clarity $3,760
1.00 Carat Oval G Color SI1 Clarity $3,820
1.00-Carat Oval Ideal Cut | I Color | VVS2 Clarity $4,054
1.00 Carat Oval H Color SI1 Clarity $3,890.
1.01 Carat Oval G Color SI1 Clarity $4,150
1.01-Carat Oval Very Good Cut | G Color | SI1 Clarity $4,558
1.09-Carat Oval Ideal Cut | E Color | VS2 Clarity $4,912
1.01-Carat Oval Ideal Cut | D Color | SI1 Clarity $5,045
1.51-Carat Oval Very Good Cut | F Color | SI1 Clarity $8,840
1.51 Carat Oval Diamond G Color SI1 Clarity $9,500
1.54 Carat Oval Diamond G Color SI1 Clarity $9,590
1.52 Carat Oval Diamond E Color SI1 Clarity $10,350
1.50-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | I Color | IF Clarity $9,058
1.51-Carat Oval Cut Diamond Very Good Cut | G Color | VS1 Clarity $10,874
1.71-Carat Oval Cut Ideal Cut | H Color | SI1 Clarity $11,204
2.00 Carat Oval G Color SI1 Clarity $14,590
2.03 Carat Oval F Color SI1 Clarity $16,870
2.01-Carat Oval Cut Ideal Cut | H Color | VS2 Clarity $18,842
All Diamonds selected are hand-picked by me, all excellent to Ideal Cuts and will be eye-clean. Please click on your diamond shape in the table of contents to be forwarded to the right section.
1.00 CARAT I-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $3,670
1.00 CARAT I-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $3,860
1.00 Carat I color Vs2 Clarity Ideal Cut $3,893
1.01 Carat I Color VS2 Clarity Ideal cut $4,004
1.01 CARAT H-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $4,180
1.00 CARAT H-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $4,160
1.00 CARAT G-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $4,380
1.00 CARAT F-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $4,400
1.20 CARAT J-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $4,340
1.20 CARAT I-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $5,160
1.20 CARAT I-VVS2 EXCELLENT CUT $5,570
1.51 CARAT I-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $6,920
1.51 CARAT I-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $7,660
1.50-Carat Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $7,745
1.50 CARAT G-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $8,110
1.54 CARAT I-SI1 TRUE HEARTSTM IDEAL $8,190
1.50 CARAT H-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $8,490
2.01 CARAT I-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $12,300
2.01 CARAT I-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $13,140
2.01 Carats I color VS2 Clarity Ideal Cut $13,367
2.01-Carat Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $13,624
2.11-Carat Ideal Cut | I Color | SI1 Clarity $14,214
2.00 Carat Color I VS2 Clarity Ideal Cut $14,437
2.20 CARAT H-SI1 EXCELLENT CUT $14,650
1.05 CARAT I-SI1 IDEAL CUT $2,990
1.01 CARAT I-VS1 IDEAL CUT $3,010
1.00 CARAT I-VVS2 IDEAL CUT $3,260
1.00-Carat Very Good Cut | I Color | VVS2 Clarity $3,275
1.05 CARAT G-SI1 IDEAL CUT $3,440
1.00-Carat Very Good Cut | F Color | SI1 Clarity $3,672
1.01 CARAT E-SI1 IDEAL CUT $3,730
1.00 CARAT G-VS2 IDEAL CUT $3,870
1.03 CARAT G-VVS2 IDEAL CUT $4,050
1.51 CARAT I-SI1 IDEAL CUT $6,600
1.51 CARAT F-SI1 IDEAL CUT $7,110
1.51 CARAT I-VVS1 IDEAL CUT $6,820
1.52-Carat Very Good Cut | G Color | SI1 Clarity $7,506
1.51-Carat Very Good Cut | F Color | SI1 Clarity $7,903
1.50 Carat H color VS2 Clarity Very Good Cut $7,104
1.51 CARAT E-SI1 IDEAL CUT $7,700
2.06 CARAT I-SI1 IDEAL CUT $10,720
2.01 CARAT H-SI1 IDEAL CUT $11,910
All Diamonds selected are hand-picked by me, all excellent to Ideal Cuts and will be eye-clean. Please click on your diamond shape in the table of contents to be forwarded to the right section.
Oval-Cut Diamonds give a beautiful sparkle and style. It’s recommended you choose an H color to be on the safe side and Si1 clarity. Occasionally you can find an SI2 that looks great but it’s not too common. The length to width ratio is equally important to ensure you have a classic oval shape.
One must evaluate an Oval diamond closely as it’s not as simple as a round. GIA doesn’t classify cut grades for any shape other than round. You will have to analyze the stone with other criteria.
Take a look and click on this link to view an oval diamond that has the same 4 C’s but has a drastic difference in cut and look. Stone A vs Stone B You can see the shape of the diamond is the most important feature, not the traditional 4C’s.
By clicking on the diamonds, you can see the price differences. This is a perfect example of how shape/cut is valued. Another important diamond lesson is sometimes when a diamond is discounted heavily there is a reason. ALways!
Study your diamond closely or contact me to review your selection before purchase.
As mentioned above, the shape is critical in buying your oval diamond. Lets analyze the photo samples from above a little more closely. A key factor in shape is the length to width ratio.
Oval diamonds are considered ideal in the 1.35- 1.50 length to width ratio. Most sites do the calculation for you but it’s achieved by dividing the length of the diamond with the width. View the photo sample below for a detailed break down of its l/w ratio.
As you can see, even though the carat weight is the same, you gain over 1 millimeter in size by having an ideal L/W ratio. As an example, you would have to increase your carat size by over .60 to gain another 1 millimeter. Don’t go to far above the 1.50 ratio or you will have a skinny looking stone that will affect the brilliance. Also, avoid stones under the 1.35 L/W ration, it will look stubby.
This comes down to personal preference if one prefers a rounder or longer look. Here is a link to show you examples of finished rings. Use this to compare what a rounder or longer Oval Diamond looks like mounted.
OVAL DIAMOND INSPIRATION EXAMPLES
As I have stated in previous articles, the “Cut” is king and there is no exception here. Oval diamond presents a problem because GIA does not give it a cut grade. Due to the oval shapes complicated structure, there is no ideal standard. Too many variables are at play between various length, width and depth combinations, getting an ideal table and crown angle is difficult.
With that said, there is no ideal combinations so you must take this advice as a general rule of thumb. Below are guidelines to follow that leads you in the right direction.
| OVAL | EXCELLENT | VERY GOOD | GOOD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Table % | 53-63 | 52 or 64-65 | 51 or 66-68 |
| Depth % | 58-62 | 56-58 or 62-66 | 53-56 or 66-71 |
| Girdle | Very Thin - Slightly Thick | Very Thin - Slightly Thick | Very Thin - Thick |
| None | Very Small | Click Here to view Ideal Pear | Small |
| Lenght To Width Ratio | 1.35-1.50 | 1.30-1.35 or 1.50-1.55 | 1.25-1.30 or 1.55-1.60 |
A big tip in this Oval Diamond Buying Guide is understanding the bowtie effect. All Ovals will have it with degrees of variance. With a strong bowtie, You will see a dark effect sketching from the top to the bottom middle. It can be very visible or barely noticeable. You want to avoid the strong effect as it will affect the brilliance of the diamond. Feel free to reach out to me if you need any advice with a selection of yours.
Below you will see a photo example of a bad and great bowtie.
Click on the buttons to show diamond bowtie examples
The color scale by GIA starts at the letter D to Z. D represents colorless and Z means there is a very noticeable brown and yellow color. Color originates from the bottom tip of the diamond typically making it harder from the top view to see color.
It’s very difficult to see the difference between 2 neighboring color grades and generally recommend to stick to H color or better for Oval Diamonds. This is a perfect balance between quality and price and ensures that you have a diamond that radiates white. If you set your diamond in yellow or rose gold feel free to lower your diamond color to a J or K color to save money or increase carat size.
As an example, look at this J color diamond on a yellow gold ring.
If you want to ensure you have found the right diamond, reach out to me and I will be happy to help.
There are many grades given to diamonds. Below is a chart outlines them
Most diamonds sold fall under the I1 grade and vvs1. I consider this the least important C. A diamond that is flawless and a diamond that’s an eye clean SI1 is indistinguishable to the human eye. SO WHY pay such a high premium for a flawless.
Here is an example of an incredible SI1 that is almost perfectly clean magnified online and will be eye-clean to the human eye. IS it easy for you to see a flaw?
Is it worth spending an additional $2,400 by buying This VVS1 diamond? I try my hardest to have my clients avoid overspending and using that money to upgrade carat size, color, or engagement ring. That’s money better spent where your eye can actually see a difference.
Bottom line recommendation: James Allen often provides the most value and options for my clients and is my first option when shopping for my clients.
James Allen is one of the companies that revolutionized online diamond buying. They set the standard for photography and video allowing the consumer to truly see a diamond before they purchase. They have the largest conflict-free inventory available. I believe over 300,000 diamonds which improves your chance of finding the best diamond available. They have amazing ring designs, money-back guarantees among many other factors below making them my favorite place to recommend my clients.
When I worked in the diamond business after 2006, clients always came to me with options from James Allen and honestly, I could not compete. Recently I decided to do a secret shopper video and order to show my readers what the experience is like. I was blown away by the packaging, details and custumer service. The return process was a no questions asked, easy as a push of a button breeze!
As noted, they were the first company to offer 360-degree high definition photographs to every diamond they offer. Uncertainty was the biggest issue of buying diamonds online in the past.
NOT ANYMORE! This gives the consumer the power to buy confidently. If you are looking for the best bang for your buck clarity grade, this is the ideal way to view and search. SI1\SI2 are the ideal value clarity grades. Please note that these images are so crispy, they can intimidate you. As long as the inclusion isnt massive in size and directly on the center, they are relatively safe.
BlueNile and other competitors have tried to compete with the diamond viewing technology but have fallen short. This viewing technology is imperative for clarity and needed for fancy shapes as well as they are more difficult to grade. Fancy shapes are any shape other than round. EX. Princess cut, Emerald Cut, Radiant cut, etc.
I love this section on their site. It allows my clients to view recently purchased rings which give them the ability to view carat size, shape, color and ring combinations. Once again giving you comfort in knowing what you are buying is incredible. It’s helpful that you can filter the shape, style of ring, carat size, budget, and metal type to truly narrow down your search.
For any of my readers looking for the best cut possible, James Allen has their Hearts and Arrows True Hearts Collection. Just visually stunning, at 20x magnified, the lines are sharp and show perfection when it comes to symmetry.
Seen from above, a Hearts and Arrows diamond shows an arrow pattern. When displayed on its pavilion side, the diamond presents the eye with 8 hearts with tiny ‘v’ shapes. Genuine Hearts and Arrows have these patterns visible at a single glance, indicating that the diamond has perfect optical symmetry.
These diamonds have a small premium on them but ensure the best possible cut.
I know that most of my clients see price as the main reason to buy. But these factors below should also play a role when comparing stones from different vendors. James Allen offers:
I tested this myself and it couldn’t be truer or easier. With a simple click of a button, your return is processed! They even paid for the return shipping(USA only). How awesome that there is zero risk. This is helpful when buying a lower clarity or high fluorescence stone. Great to know you can always buy and if unsatisfied it’s an easy upgrade or return away.
They are always there if you need a hand with product knowledge or technical issues.
You never have to worry as they offer shipping to the US and around the globe. Every shipment is insured giving the buyer peace of mind.
I created a video for my readers to see first hand the experience, hope you enjoy it.
I have shopped many years using James Allen’s website and can say with certainty that its the most well rounded, value and selection site for online diamond shopping today. I know this site is written with so much healful information. But please reach out to me and I will help you navigate the site and help you narrow down a selection.
