Brief
Type: Natural Diamond
Cut: Round Brilliant
Carat: from 1 ct+
Color Range: Colorless (D-E-F)
Clarity: VVS1-VVS2
Budget: $16000 USD
Notes: Blue Nile preferred

Diamond	Price	Vendor
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1.14-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | E Color | VVS1 Clarity	$13,897
1.21-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | D Color | VVS2 Clarity	$15,875
1.20-Carat Round Cut Diamond Ideal Cut | F Color | VS1 Clarity	$15,299

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About These Diamonds

All of the above diamonds have proportions and angles which are required for AGS’ ideal cut grade. The American Gem Society (AGS) has developed a diamond grading system which is based on light performance. This is by far the most effective way of determining the cut quality of a diamond as the system takes into account the very advanced research conducted by both AGS and its sister organization GIA.

The Selection Process

I assess diamonds for a number of factors. The diamond must have:

• an AGS grading report stating the cut is of the highest standard or have the required angles according to the AGS cut guidelines to potentially qualify for AGS’ ideal cut grade;
• good contrast
• optical precision
• the value I believe it represents;
• must be deemed eye-clean;
• how well it fits the brief.

I only include a diamond I am confident the recipient will absolutely love.

Thanks for using my free diamond concierge service.

Thomas J Stevens GIA DG CSG