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Hi, I am looking for a Princess cut diamond for a solitaire white gold setting on James Allen and I am having difficulty pulling the trigger. I am getting stuck trying to find the best bang for my buck, I would like to keep it around 10k and get the best diamond (aren’t we all) for my money. I have narrowed it down to a few loose stones but keep coming back to this one
Any inputs are greatly appreciated.
That diamond is poorly cut (way too deep) and not eye-clean. I think you are trying to stretch your budget a bit too much.
Any recommendations? I was originally planning for about 1.5 ct. Is a higher quality diamond at a smaller size a smarter choice on my budget?
Yes. Its not like I’m suggesting getting a colorless VVS diamond. But cut is very important (i’ll guide you through that) and you need to make sure its eye-clean.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.61-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-226809?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.74-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-198674?a_aid=dmnd1357
These would be my recommendations for you.
Thank you so much for your help. I feel like I have been looking at hundreds of diamonds but can’t tell the difference. You and your website are an amazing tool and guide for someone to looking for the best diamond at the right price. I look forward to sending you a picture of the final product.
Sounds great. Keep me posted.
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