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I was hoping that you could give me some advice in chosing a diamond. I’m looking for a princess cut, eye-clean, well cut diamond, as close to 1c as possible, that will give be the best bang (and sparkle) for the buck.
I have included links to a few that I think may be possibilities.
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1503149.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1489559.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1462472.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI2-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1461653.asp
I can’t even see the defects with the loop even after viewing the report on this one
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1506088.asp
What are your thoughts? Any other suggestions?
I enjoyed reading your site.
Thanks in advance
I would go with this diamond:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1489559.asp
Honestly, the others all had poor inclusions. The VS2 was ok, but it wasn’t saving you cash.
Thank-you for the reply and the suggestion. I have a another question for you. I want to get her a solitaire ring. Do you have any advice on what I should look for in a setting? Thinking about platinum. The James Allen site has ones with 4 prongs and 6 prongs. I only want the one stone. It will be approx. 1c. Suggestions? I am looking for a simple and classic looking ring.
Princess cuts don’t go in 6 prong settings. Platinum/White Gold is a personal preference.
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