Ideal Princess Cut Triple 000?

[Cincycaddy]

Hello All,
I have a real quick question in regards to princess cut diamonds. I am looking for a 1.0 Carat, Colorless stone, and I have stumbled across the "Peerless" line from Jareds. I have to say that this stone is amazing.

.95
SI-1
F color
AGS 000
5.42x5.28x3.99
$7,200

I''ve also looked at some other stones that are very nice on paper. 1.03
D
SI-1
Polish VG
Sym VG
GIA Graded
5.67x5.64x4.04
$5,800

I love the one at Jareds, but my question lies in the grading and trying to find a comparable one to the one at Jareds. Any tips or thoughts on the prices I''ve listed?

Thanks in advance,
Chris.

 

[Cincycaddy]

I did a search after posting this, and I believe I am going in the right direction with a ACA Princess cut from WhiteFlash. I found two stones that are nearly identical to the one at Jareds with a nicer setting and all in all it should be about $2,000 less. Great forum, and looking forward to showing off my new purchase. I must say that in the two weeks I''ve been looking for a ring I''ve gone from, "all diamonds are the same" to obsessed with getting the best diamond I can for my money.

Regards,
Chris.

 

[marcy]

Chris, it sounds like you did well on your research. Get the best cut diamond you can for your money. I can''t wait to see the finished product.

 

[Cincycaddy]

Marcyc,

I''ve purchased more and more things over the internet the last few years, sight unseen. But I must say this has been the most expensive one so far. I feel confident that I''m getting a great stone at a great price. As a man, I never thought I would become this obsessed with finding a diamond. So here are the final details of what I decided to purchase. First what I''m returning:

Whitehall "Whitestar" GCAL graded stone:
.98 carat
5.71 x 5.65 x 3.97
Polish:good
External Symmetry: Very Good
Optical Brilliance: Excellent
Optical Symmetry: Good
Color: I
Clarity: VS2
18kt white gold

Price: $5,398 w/ tax.

Heres what I ordered today from WhiteFlash.com
ACA Princess Cut AGS graded stone:
5.41 x 5.38 x 4.04
1.02
AGS 000
Color F
Clarity SI1
Platinum Flush Fit diamond setting.

Price: $6,695

All in all I''m thrilled. $1,300 more for a better cut stone, bigger stone, much better color, platinum diamond setting and the only factor that is lower on the ACA stone is the clarity, but it appears where the inclusion is, the prong should cover it. My soon to be Mrs. I''m sure will be impressed (and shocked) and if she says no or doesn''t like, heck I''ll wear it

Chris.