Advise needed on Princess Cut

[riman101]

I am in the process of shopping for a center stone for my engagement. I am looking for a princess cut from .95ct-1.15ct. My budget is around 4K for the center stone. I want an eye clean diamond and H or better color I think. Good cut etc. I have been looking at James Allen. Any advise would be appreicated!!

 

[D&T]

are you concerned with upgrading in the future? if so I would also recommend Whiteflash, but there are others on the board as well. If you are not concerned with upgrades, then JA is also reputable and fine to deal with. You will want to ask for images on these fancy cut stones,


http://www.whiteflash.com/aca_princess/Whiteflash-ACA-Princess-cut-diamond-2150719.htm don''t forget to ask for PS discount. should get you at 4k mark almost. Although this is an I vs the second one I linked for you, it is a better performer, but both should be beautiful.

or this.

http://www.whiteflash.com/princess/Princess-cut-diamond-2152679.htm#

 

[jet2ks]

The ACA D&T linked is gorgeous. If you want to stay with James Allen, this one looks like it might have possibilities. You can ask JA for an ASET image

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1254902.asp

or maybe this one

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1261970.asp

 

[riman101]

Most likely the stone will not be upgraded because she has small hands so anything larger wouldnt fit her hand. So trade up really isnt an issue. Any more suggestions?