Need Help. Princess Cut 2 CT, 10K Budget

[Gideon]

I've been a long time lurker and have learned everything I know from this forum. I really appreciate everyone's time spent on here as it has been very valuable in my search.

Diamond:
2 Ct
Color: I or better
Clarity: SI2 or better (Eye-clean)
Cut: Ideal, maybe even Very good.

I know that's a pretty tight parameters. I had been looking at RB's but she really wants a Princess stone. I'm not too worried about an EGL stone as long I prepare for that. If I was to get an EGL I'd want it to be a E or F with a VS2 or SI1, or even a SI2 that was eye-clean.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Gideon

 

[slg47]

Ok, here are some options...

1.74 carat ideal cut
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2559245.htm

2.01 J color, request ASET if interested
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1187277.asp

2.01 I color, request ASET if interested
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1249097.asp

 

[JulieN]

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/...ss-Diamond-1243862.asp?b=16&a=12&c=77&cid=131

 

[JulieN]

I favor the Whiteflash 1.74 over the JA 1.79, the WF one actually facing up a bit more.

And of the 2-cters, I like the 2.01 I from JA. The real size difference between the 1.74 and the 2.01 I will be just slightly noticeable, but not significantly so.

 

[MarkBroumand]

It's tight but it's doable, being that you're lenient with your color and clarity choices. If you're willing to sacrifice, a good choice for you would be to go just a little under the 2ct mark, where in a well cut stone, it will face up close to a 2 ct size, while saving you the premium that comes with it.

 

[slg47]

yeah I guess it just depends if you want to know you have a 2 ct or not...

 

[Amys Bling]

So far I think the 1.74 from whiteflash is the best, but if you really want a 2ct stone- then request ASET images from james allen.

 

[jstarfireb]

JA gives you up to 3 ASETs, so choose wisely!

I would ask for one on this stone, if you're ok with it being a bit off-square:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1324320.asp

...in addition to this one that slg suggested (also make sure it's eye-clean):
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1249097.asp

...and this one, which is 1.91 but faces up larger than the other 2 (see the measurements):
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1304204.asp

ETA: If you inquire about the 3rd one, ask where the girdle is very thin and whether it could be a breakage risk. But the cut really caught my eye...even though the table is greater than the depth. Goes to show you that princess cuts simply can't be judged by numbers.