Q&A: Looking for the Best Emerald or Radiant Cut for $5-6k Budget

I’m looking for the best emerald or asher cut diamond within the 5-6k range. I’ve been following your weekly post but I don’t see many emerald cut diamonds featured. Can you assist me in my search?

Thanks, 

Thanks for getting back to me. I’m looking at a platinum solitaire setting for the diamond.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks for the suggestions Mike. Based on what I’ve been reading on your blog and elsewhere, I agree. The first one is the better value. I have to ask though, what’s your opinion on radiant vs emerald cuts? Which one has more of that “wow” factor that seem to drive whether or not someone would “love” their diamond? Also, which of these stones would be better suited for a solitaire setting and how do they compare when it comes to price?

Thanks.

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What are your thoughts on these stone compared to your second recommendation?

https://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.22-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-196995?a_aid=dmnd1357

https://www.jamesallen.com/#!/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/1.13-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-191674?a_aid=dmnd1357

For what it’s worth. I think she would want a ring that’s eye catching (in size) and from my research I think that the “table %” determines how the rock looks. Let me know your thoughts.

P.S – I’m a wedding photographer and I’ve seen tons of engagement rings, but picking my own is probably the hardest thing I’ve ever done in live 🙁 

Thanks.I’ll keep you posted on things.

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Hi!
Sorry for not getting in touch with you sooner, but I ended up not getting the stone you recommended. My girlfriend had a change of heart and is now in love with the radiant cut so I’ve been looking around on JA and I think I’ve found what I believe to be a great stone: that’s within my new budget 7K. The ring is probably going to be white gold or platinum in a solitaire setting maybe with pave stones.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.21-carat-g-color-if-clarity-sku-215903?a_aid=dmnd1357

Thanks for the feedback. I’m going to pull the trigger on Thursday (nervous!) but I’ve followed your website for long enough to know that you guys give the best advice possible. I’m almost second guessing myself because I picked this one out on my own so let me know if you think I could do better. (Please)

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Also… is there a code I can use where you would be able to get credit of some sort for leading me to JA in the fist place?

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I pulled the trigger 🙂 Will keep you posted on how it looks. 

Hi,
I ended up going with this stone:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.21-carat-g-color-if-clarity-sku-215903?a_aid=dmnd1357

I liked it alot, but she loved it so I guess I did alright. I’ll send you pics of the ring once it gets back from resizing.

Thanks again!