Q&A: Choosing a 1 - 1.2 Ct. Asscher Cut Diamond for a Platinum Pave Setting With Around $4,500 Budget

Hey diamond pro! I am in need of your help. I am currently looking on James Allen for an engagement ring. I have looked at your site, and it has been a tremendous help.

I’m looking for a diamond between 1 and 1.2 carats in an Asscher cut. I have read your suggestions for this type of cut and would like to ask if you could choose a couple of possible diamonds that you think are high quality and eye clean. Thanks!

I’d be happy to make some recommendations and guide you through the process. What type of setting are you considering? Yellow gold or white gold/platinum? Will it be a solitaire or does it have sidestones/pave? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center diamond (as we explain in our post on color).

Also what is your budget for the diamond?

Hi, thank you for the response. I am going with a platinum pave setting. My budget for the diamond is roughly $4500 although I can stretch if worth it.

That is definitely doable. This is my recommendation for you:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-313662?a_aid=dmnd1357

I love this diamond. Its bright, eye-clean and superbly cut. What do you think?

I love the look of that diamond. I think I have chosen the following setting,..would the diamond you chose work well with it?

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/18k-white-gold-0.54ct-common-prong-round-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-9018?a_aid=dmnd1357

I think that is a fantastic combo. Please let me know how it looks when it arrives.

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