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Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

By Mike Fried, Updated October 24, 2017

 I was hoping you could help me find a ring.

I’m looking for a princess cut diamond of around 1 carat (min)
The stone will be set in a simple solitaire white gold ring.

I’m after a nice stone that is good value.

If you have any recommendations I’d love to hear from your! 

 What do you think of this diamond?

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-248314?a_aid=dmnd1357

Its bright, eye-clean and a great value. 

 I like it a lot and am about to make a purchase,

I do however notice in the preview carousel that there are some inclusions which have given it its SI1 grade, but i take it they wont be visible to the naked eye?
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 I am very confident that the diamond is eye-clean. Keep in mind that is magnified 25X. You can ask JA to have their gemologist inspect the diamond to be sure. 

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 15% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
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What we love about them:
  • No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free International Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisals
  • One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
  • Free ring inscriptions
  • Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
  • 24/7 Customer Service
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing.  Blue Nile is currently running a Valentine's Day promotion. Get up to 40% off select jewelry.
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What we love about them:
  • No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisal
  • One free resizing within the first year of purchase
  • High quality images of about half of their diamonds
  • 24/7 Customer Service
  • 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
  • Best in class fulfillment
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