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I have found radiant and emerald settings at a local jeweler that I love, but their diamonds seem to be way overpriced. I found these 3 at James Allen, because I like the more elongated shape. Are these good choices?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.05-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-sku-8156269?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.03-carat-h-color-i1-clarity-sku-9205229?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.01-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-sku-7373039?a_aid=dmnd1357
I am planning on putting this in a vintage inspired halo or art deco setting in white gold.
Our total budget cap is $6,000, but we are hoping to stay around $4,000.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.03-carat-h-color-i1-clarity-sku-9205229?a_aid=dmnd1357
The depth % here is on the upper edge of what we recommend. Also, this diamond has a very long feather running through the bottom. This could be an issue as it might disrupt the diamond’s integrity in the future. I’d recommend you have it checked by JA’s in-house gemologists to know what the situation is.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.05-carat-g-color-i1-clarity-sku-8156269?a_aid=dmnd1357
This one is not eye-clean.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.01-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-sku-7373039?a_aid=dmnd1357
This one is no longer available.
I’m happy to recommend a better option, is around $2,000 your ballpark budget for the center stone?
Yes, around $2,000 would be ideal, but there is some wiggle room. Upwards of $2,500 wouldn’t necessarily be out of the question. As I said, I prefer the longer length to width ratio, but as long as it’s still clearly rectangular I would still like it.
I found these two diamonds that looked great to me:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/0.80-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-8856307?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/0.81-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-sku-8677503?a_aid=dmnd1357
I didn’t find any recommendable options with lower clarity grades. H+ color is going to look colorless in most settings.
We just purchased the .81 D VS2 in a lovely antique setting! I can’t thank you enough for your help!
That’s wonderful news! I’m glad you liked my suggestion so much.
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