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Q&A: Looking for Ideal Princess for My Ideal Princess

By Mike Fried,

I have the setting I want but can use some help picking out the main stone. Below is the setting.

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/-18k-White-Gold-Channel-Set-Diamond-Engagement-Ring.html

Item #: 17152W

I want don’t want a main stone that looks too small for the ring and I also want something that looks very clean. I looked at Kay’s and compared a regular ring to their Leo and saw a big difference. The Leo was only a HI SI1-SI2 and that looked awesome to me so i dont think i need anything much better than that. I have been looking at ideal cuts only since i assume that is probably the most important thing.

Right now I have my eye on these two stones. Their around my budget and looks about the right size. I think the .55 one may be a little small though.

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1383780.asp

Item #: 1383780

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1347421.asp

Item #: 1347421

Thanks for writing! Those two stones you linked to are very nice. I took a look myself and found this:

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1353369.asp

But then I realized that it’s basically the same size (in terms of surface area) as the 0.64 and the 0.64 is a better color and clarity – it’s a much better deal!

Thanks for the help. I just order the 0.64. I’m sure she will love it!

Sounds great! Please stay in touch and let me know what you think when it arrives!

The ring arrived today. Attached is a picture. I couldn’t be happier with it. I was also very impressed with the box it came in. Very nice!

I cant wait to give it to her. We’re going on a dinner cruise around Tampa Bay on the 4th of July. Should be an amazing night!

Thanks for your help with picking out the stone. It is very much appreciated!

It looks AMAZING!! Thanks so much for thinking of me and sending me this picture. I’m very happy for you that it worked out so well. Do you think you could do me a small favor? If you could write me a short review on ivouch, I would be extremely grateful. Here’s a direct link if you have the time:

xxxxxxx

Thanks again, and congratulations!!

I submitted a review. I also uploaded the picture. I will send anyone looking for a diamond your and James Allen’s way.

Thanks again.

[LINK TO REVIEW ON IVOUCH]

It’s awesome! Thanks so much!

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