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Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Spiral Tension Setting Within a $4k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi,
I am looking at this setting from James Allen:
14K WHITE GOLD PAVE BYPASS DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING

The side diamonds color range from G-H but I am looking at a princess cut diamond with color I. Will this make the center diamond more colorful next to the side diamonds?

Thanks for all the wonderful articles.

Yes, you can mount an I color princess cut in this setting. The stones aside are so small that the difference in color won’t be noticeable. I wouldn’t go lower but I is great.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/

Let me know if you need assistance with the search.

I am looking for something in the range of $4000 CAD. Preferably 1 carat or smaller carats if it looks bigger. I hope this helps.

Have a look at this diamond with the quality I’d recommend:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4189462?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s very well cut, eye-clean and going to look colorless.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/

What do you think?

That is an excellent diamond, my only concern was the symmetry which said it was “Good”. I was wondering if it looked a bit off center.

I was also looking at this one here: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.00-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-4204504?a_aid=dmnd1357, but this has a strong blue fluorescence. How much of the impact will it have in regular light?

You won’t really notice the difference in symmetry with your naked eye. Unless it’s poor, I wouldn’t worry about it.

But strong fluorescence on I+ grades can cause a hazy look. This is a quality that’s not noticeable on the screen. That’s why I don’t recommend purchasing this one.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/fluorescence/

I purchased a different diamond today with the setting. I am pasting the links below.

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.96-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4370306?a_aid=dmnd1357

14K WHITE GOLD SPIRAL TENSION SET ENGAGEMENT RING

Thank you so much for your help throughout this process.

The stone you picked has great specs. Nice find!

It was my pleasure helping you and please let me know how you like the ring once it arrives.

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