- Is a 0.30 ct diamond big enough for an engagement ring?
- It reads as a small stone, roughly 4.3 mm across in a round brilliant. It works well as a solitaire on a thin band or as a side stone, but it will look modest next to a half-carat or larger center stone.
- Do I need VVS1 clarity in a stone this size?
- No. At 0.30 ct, VS1 or VS2 stones are usually clean to the eye and cost less. VVS1 guarantees near-flawless clarity under a loupe, which matters to some buyers and not to others.
- What does the GIA report cover?
- The report states the carat weight, color and clarity grades, cut, polish and symmetry grades, fluorescence, and a plotted diagram of inclusions. Check the report number against GIA's online lookup before buying.
- Will a D-color stone look different from an F or G?
- Barely, once set. D is the top grade, but in a stone this small the difference from F or G is hard to see, especially in yellow gold. The premium is for the grade, not for visible whiteness.
- What is in the box?
- A loose diamond and its GIA report. A setting, ring or mount is not included unless the listing says so.
- Can it be set in any ring?
- Any jeweler can set a loose round brilliant, but the setting must be sized for a stone of about 4.3 mm. Confirm the millimeter measurement with the seller before choosing a mount.
- Where is the Diamond 0.30 Ct Natural Round Brilliant Cut Loose D Color VVS1 GIA Certified cheapest?
- At Popular Diamonds, for $950.00, as of our latest check.