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Q&A: Advice on Princess Cut Diamond for Small Budget

By Mike Fried,

I stumbled onto your site while painstakingly attempting to begin this new journey brought on by my planned engagement. I have a very small budget of 1000 dollars. i am currently in colombia and plan on buying the diamond in the states and have a courier bring it to me to have the ring set and made here because of the significant price difference in labor. I was looking at this stone and wondering if its color would look good on a white gold setting. It looked pretty clear to me but would appreciate your opinion on the clarity, and any other info you could give me about its cut. i noticed a small brown spot right of center at the top just past the table but not sure if its just a reflection. Your site has been more than helpful thank you so much for all your shared research, its actually why i chose james allen to make my final buy. It may not be much but i will be more than happy to pass your name along with my purchase.

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1275400.asp

Thanks,

xxxxx

p.s. if we need to talk i have skype but my phone is surely not an option.

Thanks for writing.  This stone is fantastic.  Go for it!

OK! I will! give me your ja number so i can get you some creds.

If you’ve been browsing my site and clicking on links to JA, it should work automatically.

Ok, i went to your site and found a James Allen link and used it to buy the diamond. thank you for all your help, beautiful family by the way! Blessings to them!

Thanks! All the best to you!

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
What we love about them:
  • No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free International Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisals
  • One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
  • Free ring inscriptions
  • Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
  • 24/7 Customer Service
  • Best-in-class packaging
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.
What we love about them:
  • No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisal
  • One free resizing within the first year of purchase
  • High quality images of about half of their diamonds
  • 24/7 Customer Service
  • 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
  • Best in class fulfillment
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