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Hi, I read your review of James Allen, it was very helpful. I’m looking for a princess cut diamond that has an ideal cut, G colour, clarity SI2 and a max budget of AUS$ 5500 not including the setting.
I had a look at the diamonds they had but my issue is how do I separate the bad inclusions from the good ones? As far as clarity is concerned, are the black or colourless ones preferable? And which is least visible to the naked eye?
Thanks for the help
I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info.
What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center diamond (as we explain in our post on color).
I wouldn’t recommend getting an SI2 clarity for princess cuts. There’s a chance of the inclusions in the corners of the diamond which can increase the chances of chipping. It’s better to stay with SI1+ to be on the safe side.
Thanks for the help. I am looking for a rose gold setting solitaire or pave.
Thank you for the additional info.
For a rose gold solitaire/pave setting, I color is our usual recommendation and it looks great. There’s no need to go higher than that.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-2427839?a_aid=dmnd1357
These diamonds are well cut, eye-clean and either of them will make a beautiful ring. What do you think?
Thank you so much, I love them! They are what I was looking for. I prefer the first one as it allows me to maximize on the setting. How do I go about crediting you for the sale?
You’re welcome, I’m glad you like it.
Thank you for thinking about us. It is enough if you use this particular email address to make the purchase. It will help us to double check with JA.
I hope you love the diamond when you receive it. If you could let me know how it looks when it arrives, I’d appreciate it.
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
- Best-in-class packaging
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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