Looking for opinions regarding diamond and setting.

[Avarre]

Hi, well I've stumbled along Pricescope and been lurking around for the past 2 weeks to try to learn what I can about making a purchase for an engagement ring. I was expecting to do some more research/look at more options but I think I actually happened upon what I was looking for. There's really so much to learn that its a bit overwhelming so I would like a second opinion.

I was looking at this diamond (was prioritizing cut and looking for a carat weight ~1.25. Sacrificing on color due to looking to pair with a rose gold setting. Clarity I was looking for one that would be eye clean (or hidden by the setting).
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.20-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-2617250

Going to be pairing it with this setting which she helped picked out.
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...e-diamond-infinity-engagement-ring-item-41100

She also particularly liked the knot design on this other setting and I was hoping to see if I could combine them but they said it wasn't possible.
https://www.jamesallen.com/engageme...old-pave-crossover-engagement-ring-item-17379

I have requested an ASET report on the diamond as the one in the AGA certification is computer generated. Please let me know your opinions! Thank you for your time.

 

[HappyNewLife]

I'm not an expert on princess cuts, but my first reaction was that the diamond looks really nice - very clear and crisp facets. If the ASET checks out, it looks like a nice diamond to me!

 

[Avarre]

Thats what i thought too! And I think? the price looks right?

I did do some looking around again and I do feel like the stone looks less brilliant than other similar stones but I think that's just the lighting?

Also I noticed that the side stones average color is G-H, would that be any problem with a J colored center diamond?

 

[Asscherhalo_lover]

I would not personally like that stone in the first setting, I don't think it will look right with the round side stones. I think the second setting is a better choice.

 

[Avarre]

That's actually what I thought too but she prefers the princess cut on it. I've asked other ppl as well and it's went both ways so seems it's just a personal preference thing.

 

[foxinsox]

There’s examples on JA of princesses set in that setting and they look nice imo. Plus her preference trumps us any day

 

[tyty333]

I think the stone looks good. I thought I would like the second setting better but when I looked at the "real" pictures of it it looked kind of clunky and
not well executed . I prefer the first setting you posted.

Get the one you think she likes the best though.