Just exactly how prone to chipping is a princess cut diamond? Is the chipping problem pretty much also an issue with marquis and pears? My girlfriend likes the princess cut, pear or marquis vs. a round brilliant, but I’m wary of buying her something that could lead to her eventual heartache if it were to chip. My budget is between 20k to 35k, but I’d ideally like to spend ~ 25k.
These are some on James Allen that I found to be intriguing, please tell me what you think of these. I’m looking for something in the 2.5 – 3.0 + carat range, ideal cut and that is eye-clean and at most and I color wise. I’m most interested in the 2.74 carat H color VS1 (1st link).
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1474651.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1469197.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1502159.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1507342.asp
Thanks in advance!
It seems like you have this diamond buying process down pat. I love the first diamond you selected. With that you don’t need to worry about chipping.
Let me know how it looks when it arrives.
Thanks for the help Mike. I’ll certainly let you know how it turns out. You guys are an amazing resource!
Our pleasure. Keep me posted.
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