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Here we are yet again, at the begging of another Daily Diamond series. Recently, I have been receiving an unusually high number of requests for recommendations for Cushion Cut diamonds. So I figured this would be a great time to start a new series of Daily Diamonds tracing the best Cushion Cut diamonds from a budget of $20,000 all the way down to a budget of $2000.
Today, we begin with the best Cushion Cut Diamond for $20,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 2.52
Diamond Clarity: SI1
Measurements: 8.12*7.58*5.33
Length/Width Ratio: 1.07
Depth: 70.3%
Table: 66%
Diamond Polish: Good
Diamond Symmetry: Good
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Diamond Price: $20,580
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James Allen also has a large variety of engagement rings to choose from to pair with today’s daily diamond selection. When looking for a ring to match with a diamond as significant as today’s selection, it’s probably best to choose a band that isn’t too thin and delicate as it will look overpowered by the stone. A great design that will balance quite nicely with today’s large diamond is James Allen’s 18k White Gold 4mm Rounded Cathedral Solitaire Diamond Ring. This ring will really bring out the beauty in today’s cushion cut.
As always with our Daily Diamond selections, today’s stone is completely clean to the naked eye.
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I apologize for the delay since our last daily diamond selection! It’s been a very busy week on the personal front. If things continue this way, I’m going to have to rename it to the “weekly” diamond recommendation 
. Following last week’s choice of the best princess cut diamond for $2500, today we offer you the best princess cut diamond for $2,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 0.89
Diamond Clarity: SI1
Measurements: 5.36*5.36*3.58
Length/Width Ratio: 1.00
Depth: 66.8%
Table: 73%
Diamond Polish: Very Good
Diamond Symmetry: Very Good
Diamond Price: $2,250
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Following yesterday’s choice of the best princess cut diamond for $3000, today we move on down the line to the best princess cut diamond for $2,500.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 0.93
Diamond Clarity: VS1
Measurements: 5.76*5.55*3.66
Length/Width Ratio: 1.04
Depth: 65.9%
Table: 72%
Diamond Polish: Very Good
Diamond Symmetry: Very Good
Diamond Price: $2,750
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Following yesterday’s choice of the best princess cut diamond for $3500, today we provide you with the best princess cut diamond for $3,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 1.01
Diamond Clarity: SI1
Measurements: 5.42*5.34*3.89
Length/Width Ratio: 1.01
Depth: 72.8%
Table: 70%
Diamond Polish: Excellent
Diamond Symmetry: Excellent
James Allen Engagement Ring
Diamond Price: $3,210
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James Allen also has a great selection of engagement rings to choose from to match with this diamond. Most ring designs are created with four prongs that are built to hold any one of a host of different diamond shapes. Some designs, however, are specifically suited for one shape or another. One such setting that is designed specifically to show off the beauty of the squareness of the princess cut is James Allen’s 18k White Gold Bezel Set Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring.
As with all of the other daily diamond princess cut selections, today’s has a cut that could only be considered “ideal.” A total depth percentage of 72.8% combined with a table percentage of 70% is just about as good as it gets for a princess cut.
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Following last week’s choice of the best princess cut diamond for $4000, today we present to you the best princess cut diamond for $3,500.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 1.01
Diamond Clarity: VS2
Measurements: 5.86*5.61*3.80
Length/Width Ratio: 1.04
Depth: 67.7%
Table: 69%
Diamond Polish: Excellent
Diamond Symmetry: Excellent
James Allen Engagement Ring
Diamond Price: $3,430
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James Allen also has a great selection of engagement rings to choose from to match with this diamond. If you’re looking for a ring that is unusual in its shape and setting, then you should consider James Allen’s 18k White Gold .32ct French Cut Pave Diamond Engagement Ring. The shank on this ring has 16 2-point round stones set into unique french-cut settings.
As with the other daily diamond selections, the cut quality on today’s selection is truly exquisite. A depth percentage of 67.7% is quite rare to find on princess cuts in today’s market and will ensure that your diamond has the maximum possible spread without losing any brilliance. Likewise, the 69% table means that the diamond will have a nice built-up crown and not be a flat-head princess cut as many shallower princess cut diamonds are made.
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Following yesterday’s choice of the best princess cut diamond for $5000, today we move on down the line to the best princess cut diamond for $4,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 1.09
Diamond Clarity: VS1
Measurements: 6.09*5.85*3.93
Length/Width Ratio: 1.04
Depth: 67.2%
Table: 69%
Diamond Polish: Excellent
Diamond Symmetry: Very Good
Diamond Price: $4,530
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Following yesterday’s choice of the best princess cut diamond for $6000, today we move on down the line to the best princess cut diamond for $5,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 1.29
Diamond Clarity: VS1
Measurements: 6.34*6.13*4.17
Length/Width Ratio: 1.03
Depth: 68.0%
Table: 72%
Diamond Polish: Excellent
Diamond Symmetry: Excellent
James Allen Engagement Ring
Diamond Price: $5,250
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James Allen also has a great selection of engagement rings to choose from to match with this diamond. A great engagement ring selection to match this princess cut diamond is James Allen’s 18k White Gold .66ct Pave Set Rounded Diamond Engagement Ring. Even though the stock picture of this ring is displayed with a round diamond, you can see what the ring looks like set with a princess cut diamond by using James Alen’s handy “recently purchased” feature. For example, you can see this ring matched with a 1.03 carat princess cut here: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/sold/pave/1963/Pave-Ring-Setting.html
As with yesterday’s selection, the cut on today’s diamond is truly special. A total depth percentage of 68% combined with a table percentage of 72% is just about ideal for a princess cut.
