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Q&A: Looking for Eye-clean Princess Cut 1.2 Cts.

By Mike Fried,

I have been doing a lot of reading on your site and I am hopeful you could find me the perfect diamond. I am looking for an eye-clean princess cut diamond around 1.25 carats or higher for $6500 or less. If this helps here is the setting I like: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/14k-white-gold-60ct-channel-set-princess-cut-engagement-ring-1217w14.html Thank you for your help!

I would recommend this diamond for you: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1538175.asp It’s bright, eye-clean and a great value. What do you think?

The diamond is beautiful only thing is our budget had to come down a little and this one would be just a little too much. Could you find one around $6000? I would still like the size to be at least 1.2 carats but I can deal with less. Thanks again for all your help! …. After reading the article on buying a princess cut diamond multiple times I decided to do a little searching myself. My problem is even when looking at a diamond under magnification (like on James Allen) most appear eye-clean to me, but when I look at the GIA report I can’t believe the amount of inclusions. After doing some searching, I am wondering what you think about these or if you have any other suggestions? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1540045.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1545397.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1542530.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1506808.asp

I would go with the 1.09 H VS1. It’s a beautiful diamond.

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online.
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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
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  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisal
  • One free resizing within the first year of purchase
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