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Q&A: In Search of Princess Cut Diamond for $3-5K Budget
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Q: Hi, I’m just starting to research buying an engagement ring and I came across your site (and james allen as well). Your advice would be really appreciated. I’d like a princess cut diamond in a tension setting. The one I like on the James Allen site has 2 corners of the diamond free. Is this a bad idea? What is your overall impression of tension settings? I’m looking for a ring in the range of $4000-$6000 (total).
Shape: Princess
Desired Color Range: at least H
Desired Clarity: VS1
Budget for Diamond: I guess around $3000-$5000.
Oh, one last issue is I live in Europe but will be traveling on vacation to Miami over the Christmas holidays. I hoping to have it ordered and sent to my hotel. thanks for any help. cheers.
Q&A: Square, Asscher, or Cushion Cut Diamond?
Posted by: | CommentsQ: I’m looking for a square cut diamond in an antique or antique reproduction setting. I generally prefer the radiant cut, but the attached ring is assher and I really like the setting.
http://antiqueengagementrings.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=2527
I really like this ring. It’s over 2 carats. My first concern is color – J – while you recommend H or better for emerald / assher cuts. Should I be concerned about the color of this particular stone? It looks fine to me in the photo.
I guess my other concern is will the whether I will be disappointed in the radiance / sparkle of this stone. I do prefer the more organized pattern of the assher cut over the somewhat disorganized pattern of a radiant cut, but what you gain in order / structure you lose in sparkle, so I guess it’s a bit of a tradeoff.
If you had any thoughts, I would be greatly appreciative. Thanks.
Q: I am having a hard time trying to find a princess cut engagement ring for my girlfriend. Have looked at james Allen and Blue nile. i am looking for a .80-.90 princess cut H-I color, VS1, and I am looking to spend between$2500-$3000. I am looking for a eye clean rock with lots os sparkle but am stumped w/ symmetry, polish and cut grades, any suggestions?
Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Engagement Ring for $2500 to $3000
Posted by: | CommentsQ: I am having a hard time trying to find a princess cut engagement ring for my girlfriend. Have looked at james Allen and Blue nile. i am looking for a .80-.90 princess cut H-I color, VS1, and I am looking to spend between$2500-$3000. I am looking for a eye clean rock with lots os sparkle but am stumped w/ symmetry, polish and cut grades, any sggestions?
Q&A: Looking for Princess Cut Between $3000 and $3500
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Hello, first of all thanks for your very informative site. I’ve spent hours on it educating myself with the truth about diamonds. I’m finally ready to pull the trigger and my budget is fixed at $3000 to $3500. It must be princess cut, but other than that, no specific parameters. Except that the setting has side stones that are listed by JA as F-G average color, so I’m thinking I may need to stay there for the center stone as well. Here’s the setting: http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/ring/item_58-3779.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
Q&A: Looking for the Biggest and Best Asscher Cut Diamond for $8000
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Hi there!
Does this diamond look eye clean to you? Overall, does it look like a nice diamond?
Thanks in advance:-)
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Asscher-Diamond-1238435.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
Q: The information on this site is extremely helpful!
I have been looking on JamesAllen.com for a roughly 2 carat center diamond to go in a 3 stone platinum ring. I have found a ring I like on bluenile.comand I have sent the image to James Allen to see if they can produce one similar.
http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-three-stone-ring?forceStep=STYLE_STEP&offer_id=5921
I am looking to spend roughly $18k on the whole ring. I was only looking at G VS2 or better, but after exploring your site I have started to look at H VS2. I just want to be sure it is completely eye clean and colorless, as well as stunning and beautiful. I am thinking roughly 0.4 carats for each sidestone, but I want to be sure they are only accents and the focus is the center diamond. I figure once I have decided on a ring and center diamond, I will just find side stones that match well. Here is a list of links to the center diamonds I have been considering, just to give you an idea of what I think I am looking for in a diamond. Of course any other diamond suggestions are welcomed and appreciated. JA is working on getting me an image of the 2.2 carat that is currently lacking a photo.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1052813.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1255896.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1295660.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1315768.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1243814.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1244221.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
Is the 10% commision only on the personal diamond buying service, or just to provide advice? Sorry for the long winded email. Any help you could provide would be greatly appreciated!
Thank you!
