Archive for 1 carat
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):
Carats: 1.01
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 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):
Carats: 1.10
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 Price: $4,140
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Q: Hi, I have purchased a diamond from Jared. I think that you can do better for what i’m spending. Below are the stats. IF you can do better, let me know! Round Brilliant 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!
Q&A: Online vs. Local in Miami. $8000 Budget. Radiant vs. Princess.
Posted by: | CommentsQ: 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 Jared’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.
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):
Carats: 1.02
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

James Allen Engagement Ring
Diamond Price: $5,390
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One of the most common engagement ring styles these days is the pave “halo” style e-ring. The typical halo engagement ring 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):
Carats: 1.14
Diamond Clarity: SI1
Diamond Cut: Ideal
Measurements: 6.68*6.70*4.16
Depth: 62.2%
Table: 55.3%
Crown Angle: 35.5°
Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Diamond Polish: Ideal
Diamond Symmetry: Ideal

James Allen Engagement Ring
Diamond Price: $6,270
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There are a number of different ways you can alter an engagement ring 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):
Carats: 1.17
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 Price: $6,550
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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):
Carats: 1.06
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 Price: $3,320
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