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Q&A: Help Finding a 2.00 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for Under $15,000

By Mike Fried,

The diamond is nicely cut, but it has a pretty large cavity there which would be a huge issue.

What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stone, halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) are you planning to put it in?

I am looking at upgrading my wife’s diamond from 10 years ago.

Her current stone is one carat, F color, SI clarity, princess. It is set in a white gold Tacori ring with diamonds running down the side of the band, with a sort of filigree engravings.

I am looking at purchasing a 2 carat diamond and would like to stay beneath 14 or 15k.

Thank you for the info.

Look at this 2.07ct:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.07-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7548977?a_aid=dmnd1357
It’s well cut and with no significant inclusions and it has a lot of fire and brilliance.

This one looks great, is there anything out there in the 12k range for a value comparison?

That is also a gorgeous option.

Go for it. It’s a better value than the one I sent you. Beautiful find!

Amazing!

Thank you for the insight.

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