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I would greatly appreciate your recommendations. I’m looking for VS2 or better, color I/H or better. Super ideal cut 2.7ct-3ct. $45,000-$50,000 budget.
I like a micro pave setting.
You can get away with the I color for a pave setting. If you want to be on the safe side or you are extremely color sensitive, then H would be a better choice.
I found the following options:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/3.26-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-8530217?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/3.59-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-9193397?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/3.04-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-8530163?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/3.07-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-8530127?a_aid=dmnd1357
They are beautifully cut and would have a lot of brilliance.
With BGD, you can for sure choose a lower color as those diamonds will always be absolutely gorgeous:
www.briangavindiamonds.com/2.623-i-vs1-brian-gavin-blue-blags-104109827025?a_aid=y
www.briangavindiamonds.com/3.053-h-vs2-signature-round-bkags-104110304002?a_aid=y
BGD cut is incomparable to others. You can be sure that you get the best of diamonds purchasing from them. They focus on extraordinary brilliant diamonds. Not only do these conform to the strictest of cut parameters, but Brian himself selects them for optimal brilliance. Brian Gavin is known as one of the world’s experts when it comes to perfectly cut diamonds.
I found www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.94-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-8112546?a_aid=dmnd1357
How does this one compare to the other ones from JA?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.94-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-8112546?a_aid=dmnd1357
It’s equally impressive. Another beautiful option.
I have one more question for you. I’m seriously considering the Brian Gavin Black. Is this worth the premium price?
www.briangavindiamonds.com/3.053-h-vs2-signature-round-bkags-104110304002?a_aid=y
The Black collection is supposed to have the best cut diamonds. However, their Signature ones are already fantastic. When I search, I don’t search for one or the other. I just look from the best options they offer.
It’s up to you. If you want something extraordinary and the fact that you got the best cut possible means a lot to you, go for it. This diamond: www.briangavindiamonds.com/3.053-h-vs2-signature-round-bkags-104110304002?a_aid=y is stunning and perfect in every single detail. It would be absolutely breathtaking in real life.
I will go with the last one. I like that it’s the best cut I can get.
Thanks so much for all your help!
Awesome! I’m glad I could help you find the perfect diamond.
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