Newbie - Looking for a 1.5ct Princess

[CindyShane]

Hi There...

Seeking a 1.5ct Princess cut diamond for my engagement ring.
Would prefer that it was G or H or better
Nothing visible to the naked eye

I am happy to take a look at a pre loved diamond if it is going to save me $$

I have a setting in mind.

If anyone can help please let me know

Thanks
Cindy

 

[arkieb1]

General budget in US dollars factoring in all duty and taxes so your general budget guide in US dollars for the stone only?

 

[RockyRacoon]

Hi There...

Seeking a 1.5ct Princess cut diamond for my engagement ring.
Would prefer that it was G or H or better
Nothing visible to the naked eye

I am happy to take a look at a pre loved diamond if it is going to save me $$

I have a setting in mind.

If anyone can help please let me know

Thanks
Cindy

Here are two stones that are AGS 000 Ideal (exceptional light performance), both eye-clean, and that meet your color/size requirements:

1.534ct, H, VS2
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3052151.htm

1.552ct, G, SI1
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3062367.htm

 

[jstarfireb]

It will be hard to narrow things down without some idea of your budget, but here are a few:

http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.543-h-vs2-princess-diamond-ags-104079103009
http://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.567-g-vs2-princess-diamond-ags-104074027001 (I prefer this one among the 2 BGD stones)

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2968198.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3052151.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3052152.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3062367.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3189824.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3189825.htm
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3329699.htm

My selections below are from James Allen. They have an extensive inventory, and you have to do a bit more work sorting out the wheat from the chaff, but you can get great prices. Also, since the AGS ideal cut diamonds above tend to have depths around 75% or more, you may be able to find shallower stones that still have great light performance and might have larger spread. I think these stones all have quite a bit of potential, so I would select a few that you like and ask for ASETs and eye-cleanness (especially the SI1s):
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.52-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-sku-532311 - probably my favorite among these, provided it's eye-clean and has a good ASET. Very good price for a D color and really nice spread.
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.52-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-437423
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.50-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-sku-545157
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.50-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-499494
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-464603
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-sku-486539
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.52-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-464566
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.52-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-481119
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.52-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-464574
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.51-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-sku-490422

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Hi There...

Seeking a 1.5ct Princess cut diamond for my engagement ring.
Would prefer that it was G or H or better
Nothing visible to the naked eye

I am happy to take a look at a pre loved diamond if it is going to save me $$

I have a setting in mind.

If anyone can help please let me know

Thanks
Cindy

Here are two stones that are AGS 000 Ideal (exceptional light performance), both eye-clean, and that meet your color/size requirements:

1.534ct, H, VS2
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3052151.htm



1.552ct, G, SI1
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-3062367.htm

I really like the H stone from Whiteflash. It faces up larger in diameter than the 1.54 H at BG and costs less.

 

[CindyShane]

OH these are beautiful choices everyone, thanks very much!
I see what is meant by adding the taxes etc when dealing in US dollars. With the Aussie dollar being so crappy at the moment it's almost not worth it.

I think I my have to go back to the drawing board with price, naïve me was hoping to spend $10K all up on a 1.5ct with the setting.
Hmmmm...

Is it worth looking at pre loved diamonds? To get a 1.5 at a better price? Will it make a difference?

Thanks
Cindy

 

[jstarfireb]

The secondhand market is sometimes harder to buy from because you'll have less info about the diamonds, but you could find something beautiful for a very good price. Worth a look!

How about something just slightly smaller than 1.5, like the 1.4-1.49 ct range? (Edit: There's a big price bump once you hit "magic" numbers like 1, 1.5, 2 ct, so staying just under the goal gives you the look without the price.)

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.40-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-386754

With the right setting, that could make a ring under $10k - however, I know nothing about import taxes, so if it's higher, sorry!

 

[tyty333]

The secondhand market is sometimes harder to buy from because you'll have less info about the diamonds, but you could find something beautiful for a very good price. Worth a look!

How about something just slightly smaller than 1.5, like the 1.4-1.49 ct range? (Edit: There's a big price bump once you hit "magic" numbers like 1, 1.5, 2 ct, so staying just under the goal gives you the look without the price.)

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.40-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-386754

With the right setting, that could make a ring under $10k - however, I know nothing about import taxes, so if it's higher, sorry!

That's a pretty one!

 

[CindyShane]

Thanks jstar..
I think this one is very pretty!!
I will look into it, I know there is a 10% tax included but with the way our Aussie dollar is at the moment it will most likely bring this diamond to the $10K mark.

Good idea about looking at a slightly smaller diamond.

Thanks
Cindy

 

[jstarfireb]

Wow, 10% is pretty steep. I know of one good vendor in Australia - Jogia Diamonds. They provide ASETs, and you should be able to order online and have it shipped if you're nowhere near Perth.