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Following yesterday’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’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):

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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

Diamond Symmetry: Very Good

Diamond Fluorescence: None

Diamond Price: $3,350

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Following yesterday’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’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):

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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 Good

Diamond Symmetry: Very Good

Diamond Fluorescence: None

Diamond Price: $4,140

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Q: Hi, I have purchased a diamond from . I think that you can do better for what i’m spending. Below are the stats. IF you can do better, let me know! Cut 1.01 ct G SI 2 (nothing visble with eye) Cut: Good Depth: 63.9 Table 58% Crown angle: 36′ Crown Ht.: 15.5′ Pavln Ang: 41.4′ Pavln Dph: 44% Star lgth: 45% Lower half: 80% Gridle: thin to thick faceted Culet: NONE Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Good No Florcnt spent $5,000 Plez advise!

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Q: I’m looking for a princess cut diamond around 1.25 ct (+- .25 ct) set into a channeled band with diamonds only going halfway down on either side. Have made my mind up on clarity, color, etc. My budget is 8000. I want a combination of quality and size. I live near Miami’s diamond district and was told to look there for a good deal. I plan to go to a ’s or local store first so I can just look at a variety of diamonds to get an idea of what to look for. Is all this a good idea or am I still more likely to get the best deal online? Anything to look out for? Your site was highly recommended by a friend. Thanks.

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Following yesterday’s pick of the best Hearts & Arrows Ideal Cut Round Diamond for $6,000, today we present you with the best H&A Ideal Cut diamond for $5,000.

Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the AGS Certificate):

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Carats: 1.02

Diamond Color: F

Diamond Clarity: SI2

Diamond Cut: Ideal

Measurements: 6.47*6.51*3.98

Depth: 61.3%

Table: 55.7%

Crown Angle: 34.8°

Crown %: 15.2%

Pavilion Angle: 40.9°

Pavilion %: 43.0%

Diamond Polish: Ideal

Diamond Symmetry: Ideal

Diamond Fluorescence: None

James Allen Engagement Ring

James Allen

Diamond Price: $5,390

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One of the most common styles these days is the pave “halo” style e-ring.  The typical halo setting features a pave studded frame that hugs the contour of the center stone.  This look is great for two reasons.

Firstly, it instantly adds about 3 millimeters to the diameter of the diamond.  This might not sound like a lot, but consider that a 1 carat round diamond is about 6.3-6.5mm across and a 3 carat round diamond is about 9mm across.  That’s quite an upgrade in size!

Secondly, the pave halo look adds a beautiful ring of sparkle filled “bling” around the center stone.  It’s like shinning a spotlight on your center stone.

James Allen has a number of halo styles for different diamond shapes (obviously, because the halo fits the contour of the diamond, each setting is unique to a different shape of diamond).   The one I selected today is just one of several that James Allen has available for round diamonds.  The style today is the following: 18k White Gold Pave ME29 by Danhov Designer Eternity Engagement Ring.

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Following yesterday’s pick of the best Hearts & Arrows Ideal Cut Round Diamond for $7,000, today we present you with the best H&A Ideal Cut diamond for $6,000.

Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the AGS Certificate):

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Carats: 1.14

Diamond Color: H

Diamond Clarity: SI1

Diamond Cut: Ideal

Measurements: 6.68*6.70*4.16

Depth: 62.2%

Table: 55.3%

Crown Angle: 35.5°

Crown %:

Pavilion Angle: 40.8°

Pavilion %:

Diamond Polish: Ideal

Diamond Symmetry: Ideal

Diamond Fluorescence: None

James Allen Engagement Ring

James Allen

Diamond Price: $6,270

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There are a number of different ways you can alter an settings look.  Most obviously, of course, you can change the size and shape of the center diamond.  Of course, you can opt to have or not have accent pave diamonds on the shank of the ring, or perhaps larger side stones on the shank surrounding the center stone.  Likewise, you can have a wider shank, or a thinner shank.

One of the most overlooked factors you can play with to affect the look of the ring is the basket  and prong style.  Today’s ring is one such ring that is overall quite standard but is given a great unique accent due to its wire basket that holds the stone.

James Allen’s 18k White Gold 2.2mm Wire Basket Solitaire Ring is simple, yet classic.  The wire basket to hold the diamond gives this ring a look that’s all its own.

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Following yesterday’s pick of the best Hearts & Arrows Ideal Cut Round Diamond for $8,000, today we present you with the best H&A Ideal Cut diamond for $7,000.

Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the AGS Certificate):

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Carats: 1.17

Diamond Color: I

Diamond Clarity: VS1

Diamond Cut: Ideal

Measurements: 6.87*6.89*4.16

Depth: 60.5%

Table: 55.5%

Crown Angle: 34.4°

Crown %: 15.3%

Pavilion Angle: 41.0°

Pavilion %: 43.4%

Diamond Polish: Ideal

Diamond Symmetry: Ideal

Diamond Fluorescence: None

Diamond Price: $6,550

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Q: Ira- I feel so lucky to have come across your website, the wealth of information here is almost unbelievable. Thank you so much for providing it all. My question is relatively simple – in your experience and opinion, is it better to purchase online or from a local jeweler? I think there are some price advantages to purchasing online but you get to see the diamond in person when speaking to a jeweler. Additionally, when purchasing online, you don’t need to worry about jewelers pushing sub-par rings on you for higher prices. But, you also lose the expertise and familiarity with the diamond that so often comes with in-person jewelers. What are your thoughts on this? As for what I’m looking for: At least a very good cushion cut, ratio not greater than a 1.1 (more -ish). High color grade (D or an E) with Clarity in the VS1 to SI1 range. Size of the ring around 1 – 1.1 carats. And, of course, I’m trying to do this for around 5,000 (mission impossible). I also wanted to add I’ve found your discussion on the clarity differences particularly enlightening; specifically that you need to see the stone to determine where and how noticeable a flaw is. This seems to be another advantage for shopping with an in-person jeweler. Thanks for your time.

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Following yesterday’s selection of the best Cushion Cut Diamond for $4,000, today we present you with the best Cushion Cut Diamond for $3,000.

Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):

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Carats: 1.06

Diamond Color: G

Diamond Clarity: SI1

Measurements: 6.29*5.48*3.78

Length/Width Ratio: 1.15

Depth: 69.0%

Table: 60%

Diamond Polish: Good

Diamond Symmetry: Good

Diamond Fluorescence: None

Diamond Price: $3,320

Don’t forget to use our exclusive coupon code TADJ10 with James Allen for 10% off Settings!

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Q: Ira, Thank you for such an informative webpage. I am so thankful I found this before making a rash decision and overbuying a diamond. I am looking for the following: Shape-Round Cut-EX or Ideal. Color-Prefer colorless (I saw that you recommend H) Clarity-SI1 or higher but depends on the location of the inclusion. Carat-About 1 carat, simply for the fact that most people I know have that size and I would like my bride to have similar. -Hoping to find the cheapest price and planning to use a setting of white gold/platinum. I found this diamond on James Allen: http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1268783.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357 Or this one on Blue Nile: http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-or-less-ideal-cut-h-color-si1-clarity_LD01653921.  Both are approximately $3500, is this the range I should be planning for? Can you help me find a better value diamond? Please let me know if you need any other details to help with my request. Thank you so much for your help

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