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Hello, my budget is around $4000 for the diamond.
I’m looking for a 0.9- 1.0 carat, SI1-SI2, round cut or cushion cut diamond to put on a halo design. If you could help me find the best diamond that would be awesome! If I could have an option of each to choose between the two that would be helpful.
What is very important to me is that cut is amazing and it shines bright and is fiery! Which had me looking at Hearts and Arrows diamonds…are they worth it?
I read your article on cushions but I’m still a little confused if I should be looking for a “crushed ice” cushion or “chunky” cushion. Thanks!
I’d be happy to help. Just to be sure, your budget is for the diamond only correct?
Yes, just for the diamond.
I love this diamond for you:
Its superbly cut, bright and eye-clean. What do you think?
I think it looks great.
I have a question for you. I’ve heard and read that there are areas where you can save money on a diamond. For example, with colour, the difference between F and H is not that noticeable. Also, with the clarity…there are eye clean SI-1’s. Only reason I ask is this diamond is higher on the scale at VS-1 and I was wondering if we could find a similar SI-1 and with the “savings”, be able to get a slightly bigger diamond. (Or maybe less expensive).
I want to be clear that I believe you’re the expert and I differ to you! That’s the only question I had. I understand there must be more involved I’m just learning as I go. Thanks.
I searched SI+ and was looking for the best cut, eye-clean diamond available. That was the one I came up with.
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