Best Princess Cut For Less Than $3,000: 0.86 Carats, H Color, VS1 Clarity, GIA Certified Diamond

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Nov

Best Princess Cut For Less Than $3,000: 0.86 Carats, H Color, VS1 Clarity, GIA Certified Diamond

Posted by: Mike | Comments (0)

This is great deal for a princess cut. I was looking at 0.90 ct ‘I’ color diamonds. Base on the dimensions, they were virtually identical in size. Here you get a brighter diamond and it is 20% cheaper then the 0.90s I saw.

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

Shape: Princess

Carats: 0.86

Diamond Color: H

Diamond Clarity: VS1

Measurements: 5.15*5.08*3.77

Depth: 74.2%

Table: 72%

Diamond Polish: Very Good

Diamond Symmetry: Very Good

Diamond Fluorescence: None

Diamond Price:$2,640

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Nov

Q&A: “The diamond world is definitely overwhelming!”

Posted by: DU | Comments (0)

Q: I am currently looking for a loose 1 Carat (or slightly larger) Princess Cut Diamond with the following criteria:

Ideal Cut (I realize GIA doesn’t rate this for princess cuts)
D-F Colour
VVS1-VS2
65-70% Table
65-73% Depth
Excellent-Very Good Symmetry/Polish
Budget $6000-$8000

I have been reading the information on your site and have taken your advice on searching for diamonds on the James Allen website. I think I have found one I like but would appreciate your opinion on this specific diamond and any others you might recommend. I know you have said before that the images are already magnified without the use of the loupe but I do see a black spot on this particular diamond and just wonder if by chance you might be able to see it with the naked eye?
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1353414.asp

Thanks very much for your help.

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Nov

Best Cushion Cut for $6,000: 1.28 Carats, H Color, VS2 Clarity, GIA Certified Diamond.

Posted by: Mike | Comments (2)

Here is a nice 1 1/4 carat cushion cut. This is an antique-cut (sometimes referred to as chunky) look. It is a very well proportioned diamond and is a great deal for someone looking for a squarish cushion cut.

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

Shape: Cushion

Carats: 1.28

Diamond Color: H

Diamond Clarity: VS2

Measurements: 6.35*5.97*4.10

Depth: 68.7%

Table: 57%

Diamond Polish: Very Good

Diamond Symmetry: Very Good

Diamond Fluorescence: None

Diamond Price:$6,360

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Nov

Best Round Brilliant Cut Diamond For $4,000: 0.90 Carats, J Color, VVS2 Clarity, GIA Certified Excellent Cut

Posted by: Mike | Comments (0)

And the run on VVS2 diamonds oddly continues. This is a great value buy. Given the current diamond market, it is becoming increasingly difficult to find nice 0.90 carat diamonds under $5,000. This diamond is beautifully cut, eye-clean (obviously, given its clarity) and will have great fire and brilliance.

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

Shape: Round

Cut: Excellent

Carats: 0.90

Diamond Color: J

Diamond Clarity: VVS2

Measurements: 6.23*6.27*3.82

Depth: 61.1%

Table: 53%

Diamond Polish: Excellent

Diamond Symmetry: Very Good

Diamond Fluorescence: None

Diamond Price:$4,020

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Nov

Best Round Brilliant Cut For $7,000: 1.26 Carats, I Color, SI2 Clarity, GIA Certified Excellent Cut

Posted by: Mike | Comments (0)

Here is another great diamond that I stumbled across on one of my searches. This is a great deal. The inclusions are just some scattered twinning wisps that are not noticeable to the naked eye. Its an excellent buy.

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

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Shape: Round

Cut: Excellent

Carats: 1.26

Diamond Color: I

Diamond Clarity: SI2

Measurements: 6.93*6.88*4.27

Depth: 61.9%

Table: 59%

Diamond Polish: Ecellent

Diamond Symmetry: Very Good

Diamond Fluorescence: None

Diamond Price:$7,170

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Sep

Q&A: “Losing it Over Loose Diamonds”

Posted by: DU | Comments (0)

Q: I am a huge fan of your site both for useful information and a good laugh or two when the diamond searching has got me down. I am looking to get ready make the plunge here in the next month or so and have been looking for the perfect diamond to pop the question with.

That being said, I am a normal person and am on a tight budget. I’m looking for the best round brilliant cut diamond that I can get for $1500. I have been trying to find something in the G-H color range, eye clean up to VS1 clarity, preferably an ideal cut and a size around .70 ct (up to .75 ct max). I don’t have a problem with fluorescence up to medium and am really just trying to get the most impressive stone I can and stay on my budget.

This is the link to the wedding set that I plan on putting it into.

http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/settings-with-matching-bands/18k-White-Gold-Thin-French-Cut-Pave-Set-Diamond-Wedding-Set.html

Any advice or help is greatly appreciated. You’re site has already opened my eyes to so many realities that I wouldn’t have gotten from anywhere else (especially not the industry that is trying to keep the wool over my eyes!).

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Sep

Best Oval Cut Diamond For Under $10,000: 1.51 Carat, H Color, VS1 Clarity, GIA Certified Diamond

Posted by: Mike | Comments (0)

I have been seeing some interest in oval cut diamonds. Oval cuts are a viable alternative to round brilliant cuts. They have similar features and you get a large diamond (dimension wise) for you money. This diamond is a beautiful example of an excellent valued oval cut. The diamond has very large measurements and is significantly cheaper then a similar round brilliant cut diamond.

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

Shape: Oval