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Q&A: Help Finding a D Colored Princess Cut Diamond with Around $3k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi!

I am looking for a princess cut diamond.

Carat 0.71 – 0.73.
Colour D
VVS1 – VS1
Exc Polish
Exc Symmetry
No Fluorescence
Table % 67 – 72
Depth % 64 – 72
Crystal and pinpoint only – no clouds and no feathers.
Inclusions must not be directly under the table.
Eye-clean.

I welcome your help.

This is the best diamond I found within your very strict requirements:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.72-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-5156226?a_aid=dmnd1357

Thank you, but im really looking for exc cut, polish and symmetry so that the diamond has beautiful fire and sparkle.

There is no visible difference between Excellent and Very Good polish/symmetry. Not even diamond experts can distinguish between them easily. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/symmetry/

But if you feel like you need to get excellent polish/symmetry and you don’t mind paying for it, here is another one:
Blue Nile LD02766189

That diamond is really pretty thank you – what are your thoughts on the inclusions?

Will they be visible to the naked eye? The reason I am mentioning this is that I had my engagement ring made by a reputable local jeweller this year, who sourced a beautiful diamond (the above characteristics) but a 0.71 with cloud, feather, pinpoint and crystal inclusions, however when worn in natural daylight, you could see huge clouds and the inclusions just under the table, were impacting upon the light entering the diamond causing a haze. I could not see this under the lamp in the store when viewing the stone and placed my trust in the gemologist who I dealt with. The ring has been returned.

The inclusions won’t be visible. They are tiny and on the edge.
I understand what you’re saying. I always tell people to view the diamond in daylight when purchasing in person. It’s the only way to know what it looks like.

I wouldn’t worry about the last diamond I sent you. There is no reason for it to look bad.

Thanks! I will buy this one ;).

Awesome!

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