Help! 5.01ct Emerald Cut from James Allen

[porchelady]

Hello lovely Pricescopers! May I please have your thoughts on this EC?, does it have potential?, can I make it work in a halo?, thank you for your help, your opinion means the world to me!

5.01 Carat emerald diamond

5.01 Carat emerald diamond

www.jamesallen.com

 

[Tourmaline]

I haven’t learned anything about the strictness of IGI’s grading, but this looks more like an N than a K to me. If you put it in a halo, the yellow will be obvious next to whiter melee, which you may or may not like. I, myself, love warm diamonds.

Also, the cut shows leakage. You would likely see your finger or the bottom of the setting through it.

 

[lovedogs]

The stone isnt great IMHO. What size/color/clarity do you want? We can try to find alternatives

 

[porchelady]

The stone isnt great IMHO. What size/color/clarity do you want? We can try to find alternatives

I’m looking for 4-5cts under 40k.

 

[lovedogs]

I might ask Jon from Distinctive Gems to help you search. 4-5ct is a large stone, so there wont be tons of options.

 

[EClove]

I’m far from an expert but I can see straight through the middle of that stone - not great light return at the center.
Did a quick search and this one may fit the bill:

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Carat size is smaller but it’s the same length, just a bit narrower (which I personally prefer aesthetically, but you may prefer otherwise)

I’d see if you can get an ASET for the stone if you like it.

 

[lovedogs]

Edit. I would also ask David at diamonds by lauren.

 

[porchelady]

I’m far from an expert but I can see straight through the middle of that stone - not great light return at the center.
Did a quick search and this one may fit the bill:

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Carat size is smaller but it’s the same length, just a bit narrower (which I personally prefer aesthetically, but you may prefer otherwise)

I’d see if you can get an ASET for the stone if you like it.

Thank you so much. I’ll reach out. Finding a diamond is harder than I thought. I was hoping I could make this one work and be done with it.

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Thank you so much. I’ll reach out. Finding a diamond is harder than I thought. I was hoping I could make this one work and be done with it.

The good news is that there is some wiggle room for taste. Try search for “light yellow emerald cut diamond in yellow gold bezel setting.“ IMHO that is a gorgeous combination and a K would look great so long as that is the look you are going for. Also there are varying opinions on windows, contrast, and light return. In a fancy cut you kind of have to see them yourself to see what suits your taste. Hard in a pandemic but plenty of sellers got good return policies. I have a 0.5 ct emerald cut that is 4mm x 6mm which is probably way way “too shallow” but I love it.

The one thing about bucking the advice for traditional specs on fancy cuts is that even if you genuinely like an imperfect diamond you should not pay perfect diamond prices. So if you like windows for example, go find an awesome emerald cut diamond with a window but don’t overpay.

 

[porchelady]

The good news is that there is some wiggle room for taste. Try search for “light yellow emerald cut diamond in yellow gold bezel setting.“ IMHO that is a gorgeous combination and a K would look great so long as that is the look you are going for. Also there are varying opinions on windows, contrast, and light return. In a fancy cut you kind of have to see them yourself to see what suits your taste. Hard in a pandemic but plenty of sellers got good return policies. I have a 0.5 ct emerald cut that is 4mm x 6mm which is probably way way “too shallow” but I love it.

The one thing about bucking the advice for traditional specs on fancy cuts is that even if you genuinely like an imperfect diamond you should not pay perfect diamond prices. So if you like windows for example, go find an awesome emerald cut diamond with a window but don’t overpay.

I love the L/W ratio, and was fine with the slight imperfections. Will the price change your opinion on it?, how much would this cost for you to consider it “not overpaying”?

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

I love the L/W ratio, and was fine with the slight imperfections. Will the price change your opinion on it?, how much would this cost for you to consider it “not overpaying”?

That is a fabulous question for anyone who has touched a 5 carat emerald cut diamond!

 

[porchelady]

That is a fabulous question for anyone who has touched a 5 carat emerald cut diamond!

Haha! I wish you would tell me what you would pay for this and not feel terrible about the imperfections

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Not trying to be coy — I legit don’t know what a 5 carat emerald cut K color VS1 diamond without a window should cost so don’t know what the imperfections-discount should be. Someone else might. Happy diamond hunting.

 

[porchelady]

Not trying to be coy — I legit don’t know what a 5 carat emerald cut K color VS1 diamond without a window should cost so don’t know what the imperfections-discount should be. Someone else might. Happy diamond hunting.

Thank you so much for your honest opinion. I don’t know either. It will be nice to read from someone who knows. I currently have a 3ct h vvs1. This is definitely new territory for me.

 

[porchelady]

I decided to let this one go. The search continues!