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	<title>Truth About Diamonds &#187; Ira Weissman</title>
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		<title>Update: IRA10 Coupon Code for James Allen No Longer Valid as of August 1st.  New Code is TADJ10.</title>
		<link>http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2010/07/30/update-ira10-coupon-code-for-james-allen-no-longer-valid-as-of-august-1st-new-code-is-tadj10/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:12:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ira Weissman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The good folks at James Allen have decided to change the coupon code that I offer to my readers.  I have attempted to do a universal &#8220;search and replace&#8221; to change any and all instances of &#8220;IRA10&#8243; on this site to &#8220;TADJ10&#8243;, but you never know how these things work out! If I have been [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The good folks at <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/james-allen/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with James Allen">James Allen</a> have decided to change the coupon code that I offer to my readers.  I have attempted to do a universal &#8220;search and replace&#8221; to change any and all instances of &#8220;IRA10&#8243; on this site to &#8220;TADJ10&#8243;, but you never know how these things work out!  If I have been in touch with you via email and have mentioned the coupon code to you, please note the change!</p>

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		<title>Best Princess Cut Diamond for $2000: 0.78 Carat E Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:58:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ira Weissman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the best princess cut diamond for $2,500, today we present you with the best princess cut diamond for $2,000. Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate): Carats: 0.78 Diamond Color: E Diamond Clarity: SI1 Measurements: 5.01*4.97*3.68 Length/Width Ratio: 1.01 Depth: 74.0% Table: 71% Diamond Polish: Excellent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the <a title="Princess Cut Diamond" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2010/07/25/best-princess-cut-diamond-for-2500-0-87-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-gia-certified-princess-cut-diamond/" target="_blank">best princess cut diamond for $2,500</a>, today we present you with the best <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/princess-cut/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Princess Cut">princess cut</a> diamond for $2,000.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the <a title="GIA Certificate" href="http://www.jamesallen.com/certs/1126122356.JPG">GIA Certificate</a>):</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 539px"><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/1126122356PIC.JPG" target="_blank"><img class="         " style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="0.78 Carat E Color SI1 Clarity Ideal Cut GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond" src="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/1126122356PIC.JPG" alt="Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge" width="529" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge</p></div>
<p><a title="Diamond Carat Weight" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-carat-weight/" target="_blank">Carats:</a> 0.78</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Color" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-color/" target="_blank">Diamond Color:</a> E</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Clarity" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-clarity/" target="_blank">Diamond Clarity:</a> SI1</p>
<p>Measurements: 5.01*4.97*3.68</p>
<p>Length/Width Ratio: 1.01</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Depth</a>: 74.0%</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Table</a>: 71%</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Polish" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-polish/" target="_blank">Diamond Polish:</a> Excellent</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Symmetry" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-symmetry/" target="_blank">Diamond Symmetry:</a> Excellent</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Fluorescence" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-fluorescence/" target="_blank">Diamond Fluorescence:</a> None</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Prices" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-prices/" target="_blank">Diamond Price:</a> $2,220</p>
<p><em><strong>Don&#8217;t forget to use our exclusive coupon code TADJ10 with <a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/">James Allen</a> for 10% off Engagement Ring Settings!</strong></em></p>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: Returning their Expensive Blue Nile Stone, and Looking for the Best James Allen Stone for the Same Money.  Budget of $6000-$8000.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:13:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ira Weissman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Hello, As with alot of people, I been quite overwhelmed with info during my engagement ring shopping experience. Your website is a breath of fresh air. The ring I want is http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-162.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am looking at spending 6000-8000 on the stone. I am basically looking for the best bang for my buck. I am quite [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Q: Hello, As with alot of people, I been quite overwhelmed with info during my engagement ring shopping experience. Your website is a breath of fresh air. The ring I want is <a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-162.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-162.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a> I am looking at spending 6000-8000 on the stone. I am basically looking for the best bang for my buck. I am quite flexible with all aspects including shape (maybe a <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/princess-cut/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Princess Cut">princess cut</a> might look nice on this ring &#8211; but I guess the safe choice is round type). note: I did order an 1ct F IF triple X from blue nile for close to $12k.. I am currently in the process of returning it after reading your website! I look forward to your advice.</p>
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<p>A: Hi C.  Thank you for the very kind words about the site!  I really appreciate it.  And I&#8217;m very happy I was able to help you reverse your uninformed decision.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s a beautiful ring you chose.   I think we&#8217;ll be able to find you a great stone to match that will save you a lot of money compared to the BN stone you bought, and will look even better/bigger.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s what I found for you:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1288633.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1288633.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a> &#8211; Triple Excellent.  Eye clean.  The yellowness you see in the picture is completely an artifact of the photograph. I&#8217;ve seen D color stones on JA sometimes look like this.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1311097.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1311097.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a> &#8211; triple excellent.  Eye clean.  This stone is a killer. Just look at the picture.</p>
<p>If you want something at the lower end of your range, you could try this:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1308162.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1308162.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a></p>
<p>Have a look at these and let me know what you think!</p>
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<p>Q: Thanks Ira for your quick reply.</p>
<p>I do like the middle stone (1.52 Carat I-SI2 Ideal Cut Round Diamond) &#8211; looks quite clean on the table. I am slightly concerned about colour &#8220;I&#8221; as previously I was only looking at F,G and maybe H. Will it still look pure white in the ring with the side stones? JA might put E sidestone etc which might cause this stone to look yellow.</p>
<p>Also, does hearts and arrows make a big difference? I see that JA is selling the truehearts line and I heard H&amp;A diamonds show the maximum fire and sparkle.</p>
<p>Also, whats your opinion of <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/princess-cut/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Princess Cut">Princess cut</a> with this type of ring?</p>
<p>Thanks again.</p>
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<p>A: You shouldn&#8217;t be concerned about an I color center stone.  I color stones look completely white to the eye when set in a ring face up.  And the side stones are not E, they&#8217;re G/H average which will match very nicely with that stone.</p>
<p>H&amp;A makes a difference, but it&#8217;s very very slight.</p>
<p>I most definitely believe rounds are better than princess cuts.  take a look here to see why:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-shapes/" target="_blank">http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-shapes/</a></p>
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<p>Q: Thanks for your reply.</p>
<p>Another question.. do you have an idea what the size of the stone in the 3D video of the ring (<a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-162.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-sidestones/ring/item_58-162.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a> )</p>
<p>is? I am guessing its bigger than 1ct</p>
<p>Also &#8211; whats a good way to get the ring size of my GF without her knowing- I dont want to ask her sister/mum etc yet.. any tricks of the trade? I am assuming if I can guess the ring</p>
<p>size to 0.5 of a size should be ok? e.g. if she is 4.5 and I get size 5.. I assume this should be fine.</p>
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<p>A: I&#8217;m not sure about the size of the stone in the 3D pic, but you can scroll down in the page of the ring to see pics of recently sold rings with that setting.  Each pic will tell you how large the stone is exactly.</p>
<p>Before I forget, make sure to use the TADJ10 coupon code.  IT&#8217;ll give you 10% off the setting.</p>
<p>As far as the GF finger size question goes, I&#8217;m really not sure!  But don&#8217;t worry, even if you screw up, you can get it resized by JA for free.  Maybe try stealing one of her cheaper old rings?</p>
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<p>Q: Also, could you recommend some killer 1-1.2ct eye clean stones? I might look at saving some $ on the ring etc</p>
<p>&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;</p>
<p>Update.. I have decided to purchase the diamond (<a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1311097.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1311097.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a>) which you recommended. Looks great &#8211; cant wait</p>
<p>to see it in person. JA has confirmed item is eye clean and they will put a prong over the needle to be extra sure.</p>
<p>Thanks for all your help. Should I be interested in another future purchase, I&#8217;ll consider your brokering service.</p>
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<p>A: GReat!  Please let me know how it turns out!  Did you remember to use the TADJ10 coupon code?  It&#8217;s not much &#8211; just 10% off the setting only.  But every little bit helps!</p>
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<p>Q: Yes thanks &#8211; I used it.</p>
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<p>A: Fantastic!  I&#8217;m looking forward to hearing your report!</p>

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		<title>Best Princess Cut Diamond for $2500: 0.87 Carat H Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Jul 2010 09:03:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ira Weissman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the best princess cut diamond for $3,000, today we present you with the best princess cut diamond for $2,500. Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate): Carats: 0.87 Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: VS1 Measurements: 5.15*5.10*3.76 Length/Width Ratio: 1.01 Depth: 73.7% Table: 70% Diamond Polish: Very [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the <a title="Princess Cut Diamond" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2010/07/19/best-princess-cut-diamond-for-3000-1-01-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-gia-certified-princess-cut-diamond/" target="_blank">best princess cut diamond for $3,000</a>, today we present you with the best <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/princess-cut/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Princess Cut">princess cut</a> diamond for $2,500.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the <a title="GIA Certificate" href="http://www.jamesallen.com/certs/2107663561.JPG">GIA Certificate</a>):</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 539px"><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/2107663561PIC.JPG" target="_blank"><img class="         " style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="0.87 Carat H Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond" src="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/2107663561PIC.JPG" alt="Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge" width="529" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge</p></div>
<p><a title="Diamond Carat Weight" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-carat-weight/" target="_blank">Carats:</a> 0.87</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Color" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-color/" target="_blank">Diamond Color:</a> H</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Clarity" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-clarity/" target="_blank">Diamond Clarity:</a> VS1</p>
<p>Measurements: 5.15*5.10*3.76</p>
<p>Length/Width Ratio: 1.01</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Depth</a>: 73.7%</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Table</a>: 70%</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Polish" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-polish/" target="_blank">Diamond Polish:</a> Very Good</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Symmetry" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-symmetry/" target="_blank">Diamond Symmetry:</a> Very Good</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Fluorescence" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-fluorescence/" target="_blank">Diamond Fluorescence:</a> Faint</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Prices" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-prices/" target="_blank">Diamond Price:</a> $2,690</p>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: This Guy is Lucky (or Smart?) for Contacting Me!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:40:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ira Weissman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Hi Ira, First, great site, I’ve been gleaning information for the past 4 months or so researching diamonds for my upcoming engagement ring purchase. From time to time I look other places but always end up coming back for the quality and truthful insight. I’ve got a budget of $5000 and am looking at going [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Q: Hi Ira,</p>
<p>First, great site, I’ve been gleaning information for the past 4 months or so researching diamonds for my upcoming engagement ring purchase. From time to time I look other places but always end up coming back for the quality and truthful insight. I’ve got a budget of $5000 and am looking at going with J.A. because of their return and upgrade policies. I’ve been searching for stones in the 1.10 to 1.30 carat range. I’m looking at this ring and stone in particular:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire-rings/ring/item_57-1906_design.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357">http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire-rings/ring/item_57-1906_design.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1274572.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1274572.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a></p>
<p>But was hoping to get a few other suggestions from you. I’ve pretty much been following all of your suggestions on standards for cut, color and clarity and seem to gravitate toward a higher quality polish. My G.F. wants a <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/round-brilliant/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Round Brilliant">round brilliant</a> diamond. Thanks for your help in advance.</p>
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<p>A: Hey J. Thanks for the kind words about the site.  I really appreciate it.  I took a look at the stone you referenced, and I&#8217;m glad you contacted me, because that stone has a large inclusion in the table of the stone that would most likely be visible to the naked eye.  If you look at the picture, it&#8217;s on the bottom of the table.</p>
<p>I took another look for you, and this is what i found:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1210052.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1210052.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a></p>
<p>It&#8217;s definitely eye clean, and has an excellent cut.  It&#8217;s only negligibly smaller, as well.  Not noticeably smaller.</p>
<p>Let me know what you think!</p>
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<p>Q: Great, thanks Ira.  I&#8217;m actually pretty surprised that i didn&#8217;t notice the glaringly obvious inclusion.  I am very happy that you pointed it out however.  The diamond that you recommended was perfect, not to mention it saved me a few hundred dollars.  It&#8217;s been ordered and will hopefully arrive within the next week or so.  Thanks so much for your help, it is greatly appreciated.</p>
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<p>A: Fantastic!  Please let me know what you think when it arrives!</p>

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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ira Weissman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the best princess cut diamond for $4,000, today we present you with the best princess cut diamond for $3,000. Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate): Carats: 1.01 Diamond Color: I Diamond Clarity: VS2 Measurements: 5.85*5.67*3.92 Length/Width Ratio: 1.03 Depth: 69.2% Table: 69% Diamond Polish: Excellent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the <a title="Princess Cut Diamond" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2010/07/15/best-princess-cut-diamond-for-4000-1-10-carats-h-color-vs1-clarity-gia-certified-ideal-cut-princess-cut-diamond/" target="_blank">best princess cut diamond for $4,000</a>, today we present you with the best <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/princess-cut/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Princess Cut">princess cut</a> diamond for $3,000.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the <a title="GIA Certificate" href="http://www.jamesallen.com/certs/6127188462.JPG">GIA Certificate</a>):</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 539px"><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/393627PIC.JPG" target="_blank"><img class="         " style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="1.01 Carat I Color VS2 Clarity Ideal Cut GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond" src="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/393627PIC.JPG" alt="Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge" width="529" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge</p></div>
<p><a title="Diamond Carat Weight" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-carat-weight/" target="_blank">Carats:</a> 1.01</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Color" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-color/" target="_blank">Diamond Color:</a> I</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Clarity" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-clarity/" target="_blank">Diamond Clarity:</a> VS2</p>
<p>Measurements: 5.85*5.67*3.92</p>
<p>Length/Width Ratio: 1.03</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Depth</a>: 69.2%</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Table</a>: 69%</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Polish" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-polish/" target="_blank">Diamond Polish:</a> Excellent</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Symmetry" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-symmetry/" target="_blank">Diamond Symmetry:</a> Very Good</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Fluorescence" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-fluorescence/" target="_blank">Diamond Fluorescence:</a> None</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Prices" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-prices/" target="_blank">Diamond Price:</a> $3,350</p>
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		<title>Best Princess Cut Diamond for $4000: 1.10 Carats H Color VS1 Clarity GIA Certified Ideal Cut Princess Cut Diamond</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 12:32:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ira Weissman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the best princess cut diamond for $5,000, today we present you with the best princess cut diamond for $4,000. Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate): Carats: 1.10 Diamond Color: H Diamond Clarity: VS1 Measurements: 5.68*5.64*4.08 Length/Width Ratio: 1.01 Depth: 72.3% Table: 69% Diamond Polish: Very [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the <a title="Princess Cut Diamond" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2010/07/14/best-princess-cut-diamond-for-5000-1-26-carats-i-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-gia-certified-princess-cut-diamond/" target="_blank">best princess cut diamond for $5,000</a>, today we present you with the best <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/princess-cut/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Princess Cut">princess cut</a> diamond for $4,000.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the <a title="GIA Certificate" href="http://www.jamesallen.com/certs/ADS-7810CER.JPG">GIA Certificate</a>):</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 539px"><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/ADS-7810PIC.JPG" target="_blank"><img class="         " style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="1.10 Carat H Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond" src="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/ADS-7810PIC.JPG" alt="Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge" width="529" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge</p></div>
<p><a title="Diamond Carat Weight" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-carat-weight/" target="_blank">Carats:</a> 1.10</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Color" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-color/" target="_blank">Diamond Color:</a> H</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Clarity" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-clarity/" target="_blank">Diamond Clarity:</a> VS1</p>
<p>Measurements: 5.68*5.64*4.08</p>
<p>Length/Width Ratio: 1.01</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Depth</a>: 72.3%</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Table</a>: 69%</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Polish" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-polish/" target="_blank">Diamond Polish:</a> Very Good</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Symmetry" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-symmetry/" target="_blank">Diamond Symmetry:</a> Very Good</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Fluorescence" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-fluorescence/" target="_blank">Diamond Fluorescence:</a> None</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Prices" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-prices/" target="_blank">Diamond Price:</a> $4,140</p>
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		<title>Q&amp;A: Buying Locally in Los Angeles vs. Buying Online</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 10:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ira Weissman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Q: Hello Ira, First, thank you for your site. It&#8217;s proven quite helpful already. My question concerns potential vendors. I live in Los Angeles where we have a wholesale jewelry district downtown. An acquaintance, who actually picked out her own engagement ring, swears that I would be a fool to not use one of these [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Q: Hello Ira, First, thank you for your site. It&#8217;s proven quite helpful already.</p>
<p>My question concerns potential vendors. I live in Los Angeles where we have a wholesale jewelry district downtown. An acquaintance, who actually picked out her own engagement ring, swears that I would be a fool to not use one of these local vendors. Is she right? (And if so, would you happen to have anyone here that you recommend?)</p>
<p>I love to buy online but I&#8217;m still not entirely convinced that buying a diamond online is the wisest option. Especially with the local options reportedly being so great. Ultimately, of course, I just want the best deal. Perhaps better deals will, in fact, be found online? I intend to go in soon to see for myself and have some basis for comparison, but I&#8217;d love to know what to expect. Any insight here would be very welcome. And I thank you in advance.</p>
<p>Best &#8211; D</p>
<p>PS &#8211; I anticipate going for a round cut, 1.25 or so Carat, and trying to get the cleanest, clearest one I can for *hopefully* under $8k. But that&#8217;s just an initial direction. I definitely do not intend to spend more than ten grand, and would be thrilled to find something great that&#8217;s closer to five! Anyway, thanks again for your help.</p>
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<p>A: Hi D.  I know the LA scene well.  I used to travel there to sell when I was working in NY.</p>
<p>If you had a real connection in one of the better up-stairs wholesalers in 550 Hill St., then go for it.  But dont be fooled by shops/booths on the lower floors marking themselves as &#8220;wholesale only.&#8221;  Those guys are looking for people like you.</p>
<p>The problem is that there&#8217;s a lot of sharks in LA just looking to screw you.  And anyway, even the cheapest guy (unless you&#8217;re talking about a real wholesale dealer upstairs) in LA won&#8217;t be cheaper than the stones online.  The sites online like JamesAllen.com don&#8217;t own their inventory.  They just list the inventory that belongs to wholesalers and add on a small amount of profit.  This lack of investment in an inventory allows them to get by with very small margins &#8211; margins that a shop in the jewelry district can&#8217;t match because of their expenses related with a bricks and mortar operation.</p>
<p>How&#8217;s this:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1301846.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1301846.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a></p>
<p>It&#8217;s a <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/gia/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GIA">GIA</a> triple excellent ideal cut.  Totally eye clean.  It&#8217;s a real beauty, and a fantastic price.   Let me know what you think!</p>
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<p>Q: Hey Ira.  Thanks for the speedy reply.  Gotta love the time difference.</p>
<p>I kinda figured you must have been through LA a time or two.  And I&#8217;ve heard the same about the downstairs shops &#8211; I will definitely go to the one that my friend went to.  Upstairs and apparently on the up and up.  We&#8217;ll see.</p>
<p>I certainly see the issue of physical overhead vs online advantages.  I suppose I was just hoping that I might find something &#8220;wholesale&#8221; that would be just as good as online, possibly even a bit better, carrying the added advantage and reassurance of tactile presence.  Then again, how can I be sure I can trust them.  LA sharks, indeed. I&#8217;m sure that with a little more looking around, my confidence in buying from a distance will rise.  To that end, thank you very much for that suggestion.</p>
<p>I agree that it certainly looks nice but I also think that there&#8217;s too much color there.  I don&#8217;t know how much the photos may exaggerate color, if it all, but from what I can see in that pic it&#8217;s just too much.  And I know that&#8217;s something she&#8217;ll be sensitive to.  Also, I&#8217;m thinking at this point that I don&#8217;t want to drop below the VS level of clarity.  Of course, I say that without having really seen the spectrum in person &#8211; still in the theoretical stage.  Perhaps judging on the blown up photo is unfair and disadvantageous to myself?  I suppose I&#8217;m quickly pricing myself upward which is exactly why it&#8217;s great to have you around to set me and the rest of us straight.</p>
<p>Thanks again.  If you don&#8217;t mind I am sure I will have more questions for you. In the meantime, if you run across anything else that seems to fit my bill I would, of course, be grateful for the tip.</p>
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<p>A: I&#8217;m happy to help more. Just as regards that one stone, you can&#8217;t judge color from these pictures.  I&#8217;ve seen D and <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/e-color/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with E Color">E color</a> stones with the same tint.  When you go to the dealer downtown, ask him to see an ideal cut <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/gia/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GIA">GIA</a> I color stone to see for yourself.  It&#8217;ll only look &#8220;less white&#8221; when you put it next to a much higher color stone.</p>
<p>Have you read my article on clarity?  If not, it&#8217;s definitely worth seeing.</p>
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<p>Q: Just wanted to drop a line to let you know that I finally found some time to re-read your clarity article and it has indeed changed my frame of mind.  Matter of fact, I&#8217;m reviewing your entire site and many of its links to really be sure I know what I&#8217;m getting myself into.  So, when I go see some stones in person, which I&#8217;ll likely do next week, I will be doubly informed thanks to you.  Of course, questions will abound.  Until then, thanks for your input. I will be in touch again in a couple of weeks at the latest.</p>
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<p>A: Sounds good.  I look forward to hearing from you.</p>
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<p>Q: Hello Ira,</p>
<p>My apologies for such a delayed response &#8211; I was up in Canada for a bit.  I&#8217;m back home in LA now, and I actually went to a jeweler today! Oscar&#8217;s, which was recommended to me, is a shop on an upper floor of 550 S. Hill St.  Anyway, Oscar was kind enough to show me a lot of stones and help me see the differences I needed to witness for myself. I found it to be extremely helpful seeing things in person.</p>
<p>The stone which seemed to be in the sweet spot for me was as follows:</p>
<p>1.17 Carat</p>
<p>Brilliant Round (off by only .02mm)</p>
<p>G color</p>
<p>SI2</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/gia/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with GIA">GIA</a> excellent on cut and symmetry, <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/very-good-polish/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Very Good Polish">very good polish</a>, no florescence, no cutlet.</p>
<p>The price I was quoted was $5700. $6485 when set in a four-prong platinum ring.  With tax, call it $7000.</p>
<p>My impressions:</p>
<p>The size of that stone was nice.  I wouldn&#8217;t go any smaller, and I wouldn&#8217;t pay heaps more for something only slightly larger. If I could get a stone that was 1.25 or 1.30 that met the rest of the demands then super.</p>
<p>Looking at several stones side by side, color differences were clear. Predictably, viewing them separately changed that.  G color seemed to be good for me. The H stones he showed me seemed to have some noticeable color, even on their own in some cases. H could work, but G seemed to be what I really preferred.</p>
<p>Your article on clarity was an immense help and seeing things today really showed your points. SI1 or SI2 should certainly be fine, so long as the inclusions are in fortunate places and not black, of course.</p>
<p>The ratings with which it came definitely made me happy.</p>
<p>So that&#8217;s where I am now. I&#8217;m going to look around online and see if I can find some comparables. I&#8217;d love to hear what you think about the above, and if you know of anything else that I should consider.</p>
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<p>A: Nice to hear from you.  Here&#8217;s a couple options that I think give you a tremendous value.  They&#8217;re a tiny bit smaller in weight, but the difference in diameter most likely won&#8217;t be visible to the naked eye.  You didn&#8217;t send the dimensions of the Oscar&#8217;s stone, so I can&#8217;t say for sure.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1238124.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1238124.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1259387.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1259387.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1310948.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1310948.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357</a></p>
<p>Couple it with this ring:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/solitaire-engagement-ring.html" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/solitaire-engagement-ring.html</a></p>
<p>(using the TADJ10 coupon code gives you 10% off the setting)</p>
<p>and couple that with the fact that you won&#8217;t be paying sales tax from JA, and you&#8217;ll wind up spending much less than the OScar&#8217;s offer.</p>
<p>Let me know what you think!</p>
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<p>Q: Thank you, Ira, once again for the recommendations and help.  The second link you sent looks like an especially good choice.  And I&#8217;m very grateful for the sales tax tip.  I hadn&#8217;t thought of that important fact, and it could save me some cash or, better yet, upgrade the stone a tad.</p>
<p>So I now find myself considering something slightly larger. She doesn&#8217;t have tiny hands and I&#8217;m willing to spend a little more so perhaps there&#8217;s room for a bigger stone&#8230; While I do prefer a platinum ring and I realize that will increase the cost by several hundred dollars, I am getting to be more comfortable with the subject of clarity and even the possibility of an H with medium florescence. Maybe.</p>
<p>Do you have your eye on anything in the 1.25 carat range that I should look at? (Keeping total price below $8k.)</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>p.s. Am I falsely convincing myself that a .15 carat size difference even matters (is visible)??</p>
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<p>A: The difference in 0.15cts will add an additional (approximately) 0.3mm which is definitely noticeable.  It&#8217;s not a huge difference, but it&#8217;s definitely a difference you can see an appreciate.</p>
<p>What you ARE falsely convincing yourself of, though, is that an H will look materially different from a G.  Diamond color grades are so fine that two adjacent color grades (especially in an ideal cut round viewed face up) look identical.  So there&#8217;s no reason to be so hesitant to drop to an H.  Also, you&#8217;re under the false impression that medium fluorescence will make a serious difference on an H.  It won&#8217;t. If it&#8217;s noticeable at all, it would only be viewed from the side on a color card.  It wouldn&#8217;t make a noticeable difference viewed face up.</p>
<p>The fact is, dropping from G to H is the smartest thing you could ever do. The most expensive jump between any two colors is between H and G.  There&#8217;s no logic to it &#8211; it&#8217;s not like going from H to G is more noticeable than going from I to H or F to E.  So that being the case, it&#8217;s simply an inefficient use of money to stick with a G when you can get an identically looking H for significantly less.</p>
<p>Let me know what you think and I&#8217;ll send you some recommendations.</p>
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<p>Q: I think I just worry about the comparison moment, when her ring is held next to her girlfriends&#8217; rings.  But I worry sometimes, and it&#8217;s usually, if not always, fruitless.</p>
<p>What do you think about this one?</p>
<p><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1310674.asp?a_aid=dmnd1375" target="_blank">http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1310674.asp?a_aid=dmnd1375</a></p>
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<p>A: I understand your concern, but the fact is that an H held next to a G will look exactly the same.</p>
<p>As for that stone you suggested &#8211; BUY IT!  You will not find a nicer SI2 if you looked for another 4 months.  And the cut is near perfection.  It&#8217;s very new on their site, and I would venture to guess it won&#8217;t last long.</p>
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<p>Q: Well, sir, I&#8217;ve done it. Should be here in a week.  I will let you know how it looks when it arrives.</p>
<p>In the meantime, I&#8217;d like to say thank you.  I used your coupon code but I know you have saved me FAR more than $80.  Your website, and the service that you provide to complete strangers, is quite special.  It&#8217;s wonderful to find a friend out there in the maze.  Thank you!</p>
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<p>A: great news!  Please let me know how it looks when it arrives!</p>
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<p>Q: I received the ring last week and will be taking it for appraisal in two days. I&#8217;m very excited and I think it looks really good. Certainly eye clean. Still waiting for a chance to really check it out in good lighting. I think it will be great.</p>
<p>I will follow up with you after the appraisal.</p>

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		<title>Best Princess Cut Diamond for $5000: 1.26 Carats I Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond</title>
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		<dc:creator>Ira Weissman</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the <a title="Princess Cut Diamond" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2010/07/11/best-princess-cut-diamond-for-6000-1-25-carats-f-color-si2-clarity-ideal-cut-gia-certified-princess-cut-diamond/" target="_blank">best princess cut diamond for $6,000</a>, today we present you with the best <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/princess-cut/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Princess Cut">princess cut</a> diamond for $5,000.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the <a title="GIA Certificate" href="http://www.jamesallen.com/certs/L760-13.JPG">GIA Certificate</a>):</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 539px"><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/L760-13PIC.JPG" target="_blank"><img class="         " style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="1.26 Carat I Color VS1 Clarity Ideal Cut GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond" src="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/L760-13PIC.JPG" alt="Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge" width="529" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge</p></div>
<p><a title="Diamond Carat Weight" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-carat-weight/" target="_blank">Carats:</a> 1.26</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Color" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-color/" target="_blank">Diamond Color:</a> I</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Clarity" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-clarity/" target="_blank">Diamond Clarity:</a> <a title="VS1 Clarity Diamond" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2009/07/22/diamond-vs1-clarity/" target="_blank">VS1</a></p>
<p>Measurements: 6.18*6.03*4.23</p>
<p>Length/Width Ratio: 1.02</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Depth</a>: 70.1%</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Table</a>: 72%</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Polish" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-polish/" target="_blank">Diamond Polish:</a> Very Good</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Symmetry" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-symmetry/" target="_blank">Diamond Symmetry:</a> Very Good</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the best princess cut diamond for $7,000, today we present you with the best princess cut diamond for $6,000. Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate): Carats: 1.25 Diamond Color: F Diamond Clarity: SI2 Measurements: 5.87*5.69*4.21 Length/Width Ratio: 1.03 Depth: 74.0% Table: 67% Diamond Polish: Excellent [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following yesterday&#8217;s selection of the <a title="Princess Cut Diamond" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/2010/07/08/best-princess-cut-diamond-for-7000-1-51-carats-i-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-gia-certified-princess-cut/" target="_blank">best princess cut diamond for $7,000</a>, today we present you with the best <a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/tag/princess-cut/" class="st_tag internal_tag" rel="tag" title="Posts tagged with Princess Cut">princess cut</a> diamond for $6,000.</p>
<p>Here&#8217;s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the <a title="GIA Certificate" href="http://www.jamesallen.com/certs/M555-1.JPG">GIA Certificate</a>):</p>
<div class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 539px"><a href="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/M555-1PIC.JPG" target="_blank"><img class="         " style="border: 1px solid black; margin: 4px;" title="1.25 Carat F Color SI2 Clarity Ideal Cut GIA Certified Princess Cut Diamond" src="http://www.jamesallen.com/diampics/M555-1PIC.JPG" alt="Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge" width="529" height="400" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge</p></div>
<p><a title="Diamond Carat Weight" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-carat-weight/" target="_blank">Carats:</a> 1.25</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Color" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-color/" target="_blank">Diamond Color:</a> F</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Clarity" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-clarity/" target="_blank">Diamond Clarity:</a> SI2</p>
<p>Measurements: 5.87*5.69*4.21</p>
<p>Length/Width Ratio: 1.03</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Depth</a>: 74.0%</p>
<p><a href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-cut/" target="_blank">Table</a>: 67%</p>
<p><a title="Diamond Polish" href="http://www.truthaboutdiamonds.com/truth-about/diamond-polish/" target="_blank">Diamond Polish:</a> Excellent</p>
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