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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Asscher Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting with Around $7,500 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi, I’m looking for approx 1c Asscher cut, halo setting, white 18k or platinum for a total ring cost of approx 7500ish (diamond 5-6k range) Read all your advice on asscher cuts, please recommend a great diamond to get the best for the price, thank you. 

I love this diamond for you:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.14-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-255756?a_aid=dmnd1357

Its bright, eye-clean and a nice size. What do you think? 

Thank you for the reply, it does look pretty eye clean and the right price. Only question, with Depth 69% and table 59% ( I know form your article you say 60-68%, any concerns with any of those as relates to to the depth and table or is it pretty much negligable and the overall best value lies in the cut and clarity?? Also, the “H” color with not be noticeable with the James Allen Asscher Halo pave side diamonds? Thank you so much for your help.


Any noticeable benefit of going to a “G” VS1 with better depth and table parameters? I know you generally recommend stay between 60-68%, this one is 69 and 59%?  I greatly appreciate your time and effort, thank you. 

The diamond looks great, I wouldn’t worry that is 1% out of the range. 

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