Q&A: Looking for a Princess Cut Diamond over 0.7 Ct. and under $3200

Hello, I was just wondering which diamond you thought was the best out of these options.

http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-103-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707570
http://www.uniondiamond.com/AE0699125&ptc%3DDSE
http://www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-VS1-Clarity.aspx?sku=3547413&utm_source=diamondse.info&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=diamondse.info
www.b2cjewels.com/dd-3547413-0.90-carat-Princess-diamond-F-color-V
http://www.uniondiamond.com/Princess-Shape-IDEAL-Cut-EGL-Certified-100-Carat-F-Color-VS2-Clarity_AE0707654

Thanks!

This is the typical garbage that union pushes. Never buy a diamond with illegitimate certification.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/egl/

Thanks so much! I’m trying to stay under $3200 budget but get as close to a carat as possible with excellent brilliance and that is absolutely clean to the eye. I was looking at F VS1 before in EGL, so what do I need to be looking for in GIA to meet my standards? I appreciate all and any help.

You are probably looking at the equivalent of an I SI1 with a legitimate certificate. What setting are you putting it in? That would effect the color I recommend. You would probably be looking at a nice 0.90ct from a legitimate vendor.

Thanks! Here is the setting that I plan on using. http://www.kvjewels.com/index.php/shop/elma-gil/diamond-engagement-ring-dr-245-detail
Now, she says she isn’t too worried about the size of the diamond (as long as it’s over .75) and says that the diamond needs to have a lot of brilliance and shine. Any ideas?

I love this diamond.

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.81-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-223835?a_aid=dmnd1357

Its bright, eye-clean and will look great in that type of setting. What do you think?

Thanks for the quick response. Your effort does not go unnoticed.
My only concern is the color. Do you think this one I saw is going to be eye clean and as shiny? Or will there be little difference in the color?
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.80-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-211770?a_aid=dmnd1357

I have no qualms with H color. That F color, is not eye-clean (you can see the black mark right in the center).

Okay thanks. What do you think about this one? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.81-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-213244?a_aid=dmnd1357

I prefer the one I selected (I don’t like the table being that small), but both are excellent options.

Are those refractions in the H a little yellow or is that just the way the cut is? I really do like it. I hope I’m not being too much of a pain. What do you think about this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.81-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-217387?a_aid=dmnd1357

I suggest going with this F color. To be honest, I don’t think there is any issue with the H at all. But I’ve found that when a reader starts to over-focus on a perceived issue, they will convince their eyes that they see something there. The price difference is only $200, so for piece of mind I’d say go for the better color.

Thanks! You have been most helpful.

My pleasure. Let me know how it looks when it arrives.

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