We are reader-supported. Buying through any red colored link on our site may earn us commissions. Learn More.
Hi there, after sifting through a dozen or so stones, I’ve realized that my baseline knowledge of diamonds isn’t strong enough for me to comfortably make a solid decision on just one. With that being said, I’m hoping that I could enlist your help?
Here are the specs that I’m looking at:
Princess cut – white gold single channel pave setting
1.75-2.0+ carat
G-H color (but may be open to an I after reading your stance)
VS2+
My budget is $11-12k for the diamond
I’m rather smitten with the ring you helped my friend find last summer (platinum single claw prong pave princess cut) – which coincidentally, is rather similar to the setting that I’m looking at.
I’ve looked through James Allen, and saw this diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.87-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-232185?a_aid=dmnd1357, but can’t help but think that there is another one out there that I’ve over looked or better fits my criteria.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!
That diamond is not eye-clean. I would go with one of these instead:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.80-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-218035?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.71-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-215803?a_aid=dmnd1357
What do you think?
Thanks for responding to my inquiry! I wasnt sure about the inclusion that was dead center in the 1.87 that i sent you, so thanks for confirming the “pass”. The 2 diamonds that you sent me are nice. I’ll definitely add the 1.8 carat to my list of stones that I’m considering.
Last night, I came across this one http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3707277-1.76-carat-Princess-diamond-I-color-IF-clarity.aspx — I know that B2C isnt one of your favorites sites, but what are your thought on it? From what I can tell (which isn’t much), it looks great on paper.. But there aren’t any images of it (so I’m kind of at a loss). I guess that’s just one of the risks of purchasing online(?)
Let me know if you find any other diamonds. I can’t wait to give my boyfriend the final “go ahead”.
I would go with any site before B2C. We have had nothing but negative feedback from readers about them. I tried to secret shop them and the first three diamonds I chose weren’t really available. I would just stay away from them.
If you are unhappy with JA, I can recommend some alternatives. But B2C would be far below that.
Before you buy a diamond, get personal buying advice from industry veterans. We'll help you get the best diamond for the money.
DISCLAIMER: We don't use your email for marketing. Period.
Please enter your email address to receive your 25% off coupon code:
Here is your coupon code: GFDSF3GF