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TLDR — 9 Differences, 90 Seconds A GIA 1.01-carat E-VS2 Ideal asscher diamond at Blue Nile costs $2,290. A GIA 1.06-carat F-VVS2 Ideal radiant costs $3,000. The asscher looks cheaper

TLDR — The Core Comparison in 90 Seconds Mehedi’s verdict: Want bold sparkle, flexibility on clarity, and a shape that photographs dramatically? Radiant. Want restrained elegance, glass-like depth, and the

The Real Numbers in 90 Seconds A GIA 1.25-carat G-VVS2 Excellent round diamond at Blue Nile costs $7,370. A GIA 1.20-carat E-VS1 Ideal cushion modified diamond costs $3,850. That is

At 1 carat G-VS1 on Blue Nile in May 2026, a pear cut starts at $5,200. An oval cut starts at approximately $5,000. The price gap between these two shapes