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I am looking to purchase a 1 carat radiant cut engagement ring to upgrade my wife’s current ring. I have looked at a number of the sites you suggested. I am trying to figure out what specs are best for this type of cut because I was looking at J, VVS2. Any recommendations on how to go would be great. Thanks a lot.
I would drop the clarity and up the color.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/clarity/
What is your budget for the diamond?
Thank you for your reply. I am trying to keep it under $3500. She also looked at the round cut diamonds after reading a little more on your site, which I was looking at in the 1 carat, I color, VS2 range as well.
This would be my recommendation:
Its bright, eye-clean and a great value. What do you think?
That one is beautiful. Thank you very much for your help.
My pleasure. Let me know how it looks when it arrives.
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