Hi, I am looking for a diamond ring. I would appreciate it if you could help me out.
Here are the details:
– Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, or best diamond for fixed budget?
No, it is not. Quality is very important.
– Shape
Princess shape.
– Desired Color Range
I, H, G
– Desired Clarity
VS2 – VVS2
– Desired Cut
Very Good – Ideal
– Desired Size
1.70 – 1.90
– Budget
8,000 – 12,000
Thank you.
Here are some very fine options. Each is eye clean of course, and each has a near-perfect cut:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1314714.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1280747.asp
I had actually picked the first one – 1.77, so this reassures my decision. Thank you for your help. Would you recommend buying off of James Allen?
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Can you please provide me with your opinion of this diamond versus the other ones that you sent. It seems to be priced well:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1243862.asp
Most definitely I recommend them. I’ve had a ton of experience over the past year and a half since I started the site sending people to JA – I’ve never heard any complaints. Everyone’s extremely pleased with them.
As for the I VS2 you linked to, the cut isn’t QUITE as nice as the H VS1, but you know what, for that much of a difference in price, you might be better off with the one you picked! If you’re setting it in a solitaire setting, then for sure go with the I VS2. Otherwise, you might need to stick with H or better in color to match the side stones.
Thank you for your help. It is very much appreciated. I am looking at this setting with a single diamond.
Selected Setting:
https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/1-carat-solitaire-engagement-ring.html
Here are the 5 diamonds I have narrowed it down to:
I VS1 – $9520
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1318388.asp
I VS2 – $9780
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1243862.asp
G VS2 – $12170
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1280747.asp
H VS1 – $11050
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1314714.asp
I VS2 – $9270
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1339636.asp
I am having trouble deciding if I should spend the extra 2000-3000 dollars on the G and H. I guess I just don’t have the experience to determine the exact difference in the diamonds.
I am trying to keep the diamond at around $10000 since the setting is around $1500.
Which one would you recommend? Also do you think the setting I selected will look fine with the selected diamonds?
Thank you!
That ring will look fantastic with any of these stones. Since you’re setting it in a solitaire, I really think your best bet is to go with an I color. There’s almost no visual difference between an I and H face-up mounted in a ring. So $1500 is a lot of money to pay for such an extremely minor effect.
Let me know what you decide in the end!
That helps me narrow it down. Now to choose which I color one i want.
When I make my final decision I will be sure to let you know.
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Does a “thick” girdle matter? Do you think I should not consider diamonds with thick girdles.
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I think I have picked this one. I am not 100% certain yet, but I am leaning towards this one. It seems to be the best value for the largest size, and overall it seems to be a clean diamond.
What do you think?
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1249096.asp
Thanks.
Thick is Ok. Just stay away from “extremely thick” or “extremely thin”
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That’s a fantastic stone with an amazing value at 1.91cts. These are very very rare, so you should snap it up before someone else does!
That’s great news. I was reading information online that said you don’t want a diamond in the 1.5-2.0 range that has a “I color” since you will really notice it. I guess that is not the case?
nope. Complete nonsense!
Excellent, I will order it as soon as I can. Thank you for all of your help.
My pleasure! Please stay in touch and let me know how it goes and what you think of it when it arrives!
I really appreciate your help and expertise. I ordered the ring tonight. I am anxious to see what it looks like.
Is there anything I can do to put a review on your website or help you out in any way?
Thanks for letting me know! Lets make a deal – wait until you get the ring. If you love it, then I’ll hit you up for a review 🙂
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