Princess cut for $6K-$7K

[newd]

I am looking for a princess cut diamond in the range of $6000-$7000. Cut is very iportant so I want excellent to very good. I also prefer H-I color, and VS1-VS2 clarity. What carat do you think I can get with these parameters in my price range?

I came across findMyJeweler.com and this websites recommends Union Diamonds or Blue Nile as online sellers. I looked at both and Union Diamonds is much cheaper but it offers EGL certificates that are not very reputable (as I heard) I called Union Diamonds about one diamond I really liked and was told that it is sold already, I was recommended a different diamond also EGL but parameters were not as good. I did not like it and they offered me a “good” cut diamond when I asked for “premium" to "ideal”. I came back with questions about the new diamond that I picked myself but have never heard from them. I am a little afraid to buy online especially if my emails are left unanswered.

I have read a lot of good reviews about Union Dimonds so I still consider this seller. I also hope you can help me here. Can you please look at the diamond below and let me know what you think.

http://www.uniondiamond.com/diamonds/diamonds.php?search_type_id=2&action_type_id=2&context=&rb_flow_type=&rb_action_type_id=&item_id=AB979992

Thanks for your help!

 

[JulieN]

http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/7693/

 

[stone-cold11]

crown height is much too shallow, highly doubt it will be well cut.

 

[Sizzle]

I recommend this one from Whiteflash. I've seen it in person and it faces up white and fabulous.

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2204180.htm

 

[newd]

Everyone, Thank you very much for your replies !

JulieN, I think GOG is too expensive for me I want something bigger than 1.5 and all they have in these numbers are above my budget

Sizzle, I looked at the diamond that you suggested and noticed that it’s more rectangular than square. Not sure how it will look in the sating.

Also I heard that if the color is J, than a little of fluorescence makes diamond look whiter, is it true?

What do you think about this diamond from Whiteflash
http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2506214.htm

 

[stone-cold11]

Again, not enough information, no image as the stone is not an in-house stone.

Faint fluorescence will not do anything unless you are in a dark room with only UV illumination, you will need at least a Medium if not stronger. Also fluorescence is only activated in the presence of UV light, so it will not have a visible effect in all situations.

 

[JulieN]

passing 1.5 cts is going to be hard with your original specifications. SI clarity would boost your options.

 

[newd]

Yes it looks like I have to sacrifice some of the parameters. What do you think should go? Color or clarity?

Also how can I get more information about this stone? Can I request it from the Whiteflash?

 

[JulieN]

I like these. You need to check if the SI2 is eye clean, and get ASET pictures.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1224362.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1304975.asp

I am not really interested in asking for pictures from Whiteflash's virtual database, it's too much of a gamble and potential frustration.

 

[ChunkyCushionLover]

I like these. You need to check if the SI2 is eye clean, and get ASET pictures.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1224362.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1304975.asp

I am not really interested in asking for pictures from Whiteflash's virtual database, it's too much of a gamble and potential frustration.

Jamesallen cut grades have no correlation to optical performance.
I would suggest the first one over the second one in terms of potential cut quality but It may not be eye clean.

 

[newd]

I like these. You need to check if the SI2 is eye clean, and get ASET pictures.

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1224362.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Premium-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1304975.asp

I am not really interested in asking for pictures from Whiteflash's virtual database, it's too much of a gamble and potential frustration.

It looks like the diamonds above have visible inclusions. Will James Allen provide ASET pictures if i contact them?

I have looked again at the diamond suggested by Sizzle http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut-loose-diamond-2204180.htm

It’s good in terms of the size and the money ( I like more square shape but can settle on a bit rectangular ) but all the green in the picture does it mean that it does not do a good job of reflecting a light?

Also we live in NY City, can someone recommend a jewelry store that we can go and actually look at the diamonds?
I have relatively small hands (ring size 4.5 -5) so maybe a smaller carat size like
http://www.goodoldgold.com/diamond/7693/ with superior performance will look better than a big one but with poor performance.

Sorry for a lot of questions. I am totally overwhelmed with all this process. This ring is a “gift” from my husband on our anniversary but somehow I have to do all the shopping

 

[stone-cold11]

JA will allow request for 3 ASET images.

James Allen is based in NYC and GoodOldGold is based in Long Island. Just call them and make an appointment to view the stones.

 

[MarkBroumand]

Yes it looks like I have to sacrifice some of the parameters. What do you think should go? Color or clarity?

You are at a fair color range already. You can go down a little in clarity to an SI1 and not pay the premium for VS, just make sure the vendor you choose can check the stone's eye-cleanliness for you.