Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting With Up to $35,000 Budget
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Hi there.
Ready to buy a diamond engagement ring from James Allen, but I’ve learned so much from your website that I want your expertise/assistance with verifying my selection.
Platinum band
Halo setting
Cushion Cut
$33k-$35k
I am including a couple of specific cushion cut diamonds that I’ve found, and that seem to be great candidates:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/3.52-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-10720062?a_aid=dmnd1357
Here are my comments about the diamonds you found:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/3.52-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-10720062?a_aid=dmnd1357– I would not recommend this diamond as it has some etch channels. We try to avoid etch channels, knots, and cavities as much as possible as they might disrupt the integrity of the diamond.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/3.02-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-10413472?a_aid=dmnd1357– This stone is a bit deeply cut. We like to keep the depth under 68%.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/3.07-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-10672821?a_aid=dmnd1357 – Excellent diamond!
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/3.19-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-6781188?a_aid=dmnd1357 – This one has a little bit deeper cut.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/3.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-10728593?a_aid=dmnd1357 – Nice stone, I don’t see any red flags.
Thank you so very much for your detailed reply, it is very much appreciated.
I’ll keep this one:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/3.07-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-10672821?a_aid=dmnd1357
It was my pleasure helping you.
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