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Q&A: Help Finding a 2 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting

By Michael Fried,

Good day.

I’m purchasing a 2ct princess cut diamond. The setting will be a solitaire with no additional stones, all by itself. The ring will be white gold with four prong holding the diamond. Can you find some options for me?

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7476731?a_aid=dmnd1357
Blue Nile LD12288655
These diamonds are fantastically cut, eye-clean and either of them would look amazing in a solitaire ring.

They look great! The $3k difference between the two diamonds, would I be able to visually tell the difference if I had the 2 side by side?

Not at all. The difference in prices doesn’t mean that one is better than the other, they simply come from different sellers who price them differently.

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.07-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-3382324?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.01-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-7750600?a_aid=dmnd1357
I would rule these out. IGI lab is weaker than GIA or AGS and they inflate the grades.

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/2.00-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7041288?a_aid=dmnd1357
The depth % is on the upper edge of what we recommend, but it should be fine. The diamond has very nice specs otherwise. If you like it, go for it, it’s a great option.

I placed the order!

Thank you for the help.

I’m glad I could help you.

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What we love about them:
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