Q&A: Searching for the Best Value 1.2 Ct. Radiant Cut Diamond

Thanks for the excellent advice on your site. I have the basics from my girlfriend, who likes the princess cut and a white setting. I am looking online, and it seems that a radiant cut might be a slightly better value. I thought that this diamond with this setting would be just as nice, since the setting covers up the corners of the diamond anyway. Can you give me any advice if this is a good value or a bad idea?

Thanks!

Diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/1.25-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-102734?a_aid=dmnd1357

SKU: 102734 Carat weight:1.25 Certificate:GIA Color:I Shape: Radiant Clarity: VS1
Depth %:74.00 Girdle: Slightly Thick-Very Thick Table %:66.00 Culet:NN Polish:Very Good Crown ∠: – Symmetry:Very Good Crown %:- Fluorescence:None Pavilion ∠:- L/W/D (mm): 5.92*5.55*4.11 Pavilion %: –

Setting: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/wedding-sets/platinum-3-stone-pave-diamond-engagement-ring-2mm-plain-wedding-band-item-5653 ?a_aid=dmnd1357
SKU: 1713214017P
SKU: 17132P Metal: Platinum Width: 1.9mm # of Diamond: 10 Total carat (min): 0.16 Average color: F-G Average clarity: VS2-SI1
Side Stones Information
# of Diamond: 2 Total carat (min): 0.26 Average color: F-G Average clarity: VS2-SI1

 Thanks for your help Michael, I appreciate the advice.

Do you think that it makes sense to look into a radiant cut in general for someone who liked the princess cut? My girlfriend is not the kind of girl to look too deeply into the rings. So she’s mostly interested in a square ring like a princess. I have heard that a radiant cut (and cushion) would actually have more flash than a princess cut of the same size. Is this true? I wouldn’t want to pick a different cut if it ends up taking away some brilliance from the ring.

Thanks again for your help!