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Q&A: Looking for Cushion, Radiant, or Asscher Cut

By Mike Fried,

I am struggling so bad with the diamond i want to buy.

1: I want a 1 carat color H clarity VS2 or VS1 shape CUSHION; RADIANT ( if its radiant i wanted square) OR ASHER whatever you recommend .
2: Can i really trust James Allen if they say comes with the GIA report is teh stone really going to be the one they say?? also i saw adiamor what can you comment me about that site.

Would a diamond with those caract. would be good? am i safe on buying something like that and putting on a withe gold setting?

I appreciate it so much

I can’t speak about Adiamor, as I don’t know anything about them. But you have nothing to worry about with James Allen. THey are a 75 million dollar a year company (that is a guess on my part, but fairly educated). Why would they bother committing fraud? Especially since every purchase is with a credit card/bank that will block the money if its a problem?

Taking advantage of your advice what would you recommend me more between asscher, radiant or cushion 1 carat ? also would a H color would be good in these cuts ? sam ething with the clarity is VS2 good enough ? i dont want my diamond to have any inclusions to the naked eye?

Thanks again

Some VS2s will be fine. I’ll be happy to pick one out for you. Is your $4,500 for the center diamond alone or does that include the halo setting?

That includes the halo setting if its possible.

Thanks a lot I really appreciate it

I love this diamond for you:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.95-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-182911?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s bright, eye-clean and a great value. What do you think?

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