Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Diamond for $5K Budget

I found your site months ago and was glad to find it. I’ve been looking at diamonds on and off for the past several months. However, it seems like the more I look & learn, the worse I feel about making a decision! Trying to be rational/logical about it doesn’t seem to help!

Obviously, I don’t want to spend too much, but more importantly want to find the right diamond/ring. My budget is around $5000 & am looking for something close to 1 CT (0.9+). Taking your advice I’ve located this on Blue Nile:

Stock number: LD02580414

Price: $5,328

Bank wire price: $5,249

Price per carat: $5,328

Carat weight: 1.00

Cut: Signature Ideal

Color: H

Clarity: SI1

Depth %: 71.8%

Table %: 65%

Polish: Excellent

Symmetry: Very Good

Girdle: Medium to Very Thick

Culet: None

Fluorescence: None

Measurements: 5.47 x 5.43 x 3.90 mm

Length/width ratio: 1.01

What are your thoughts/suggestions?

I’m looking to mount it on a platinum solitaire ring. I’d like to find something that really sparkles on her hand. Would I be better served looking for VS2(or better) & a narrower Girdle?

I see your point about BN.

Would you be able to recommend something from an alternate site?

Yes, Princess cut.

I looked at your selection, it’s a nice diamond. However, should I be concerned that the center appears duller than the edges? I’m not how sure how to articulate my perception.

When compared to pictures at the same site to those of similar quality, there seems to be a difference. Surely, it’s not just the way the picture was taken?

For example when compared to this one:

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1502752.asp

Granted it’s $250 more.

So in your opinion it’s the best one under $5000?

What would you recommend under $5,500?

I apologize for the 20 questions!

Thanks again.

Unfortunately, the diamond you suggested was not available once I returned in earnest to the website.

Would you please recommend a princess cut, 1 carat, F/G, VS1+ for under $5,500?

I see your point regarding the proportions & will put a hold on the G VS2.

Do you still have an exclusive coupon code with James Allen?

Thank you once again for all your assistance.

I made the purchase last night.

Thank you for recommendations, I’m eager to see it in person!

I truly appreciate your assistance & your awesome website!!

The ring arrived today & looks spectacular! I’m sure my fiancée will be thrilled.

Thank you again for your assistance!