http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2803911.htm#
tl;dr: good? bad? alternatives?
I have been having an incredibly tough time finding an ideal princess cut for around 11k. I think I finally narrowed down what was most important to me: cut, cut, cut, cut, G or F, VS, and small table (I realize there is no consensus, but I like the look and the relative rarity). After all was said and done, I found I was either at a 1.5 with something that bugged me (internal graining, florescence, obvious inclusion, extra thick girdle, etc..) or at a smaller intermediate size.
I think I have finally chosen smaller size since personally I don't trust the quality of most 1.5 stones in my price range, at least when buying online. I found one for 14k that I loved at first, but quickly became uneasy about and backed away from. I may be off base here, but it seems like they typically have worse cuts just to get them into the 1.5 magic size.
So enough of what's important to me. Let's be more empirical: is that a good stone? I see that it's a little over the expected price for it's specs and that I'm paying a premium for the ACA branding, but that may be the only thing that puts my mind at ease when looking for small tables. Thanks!
tl;dr: good? bad? alternatives?
I have been having an incredibly tough time finding an ideal princess cut for around 11k. I think I finally narrowed down what was most important to me: cut, cut, cut, cut, G or F, VS, and small table (I realize there is no consensus, but I like the look and the relative rarity). After all was said and done, I found I was either at a 1.5 with something that bugged me (internal graining, florescence, obvious inclusion, extra thick girdle, etc..) or at a smaller intermediate size.
I think I have finally chosen smaller size since personally I don't trust the quality of most 1.5 stones in my price range, at least when buying online. I found one for 14k that I loved at first, but quickly became uneasy about and backed away from. I may be off base here, but it seems like they typically have worse cuts just to get them into the 1.5 magic size.
So enough of what's important to me. Let's be more empirical: is that a good stone? I see that it's a little over the expected price for it's specs and that I'm paying a premium for the ACA branding, but that may be the only thing that puts my mind at ease when looking for small tables. Thanks!
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