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Q&A: Choosing a 1.5 – 2 Ct. Pear-Shaped Diamond for a Rose Gold Halo Engagement Ring with $9000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi, I’m looking for a pear diamond between 1.5 – 2 carats (preferably towards higher end). I’ve read your article on pear diamonds but am still a bit lost when looking for one. The stone will be set in rose gold with a halo like Katherine Heigl style engagement ring. My budget is up to $9000 for the stone.

Any help is much appreciated! Thanks. 

 

Unfortunately that’s going to tip my budget over as the mount etc has to be added on to it. Can you recommend any others?
I saw one on James Allen for 8800 dollars 2 carat j colour si1 

 

We normally don’t recommend J color for a pear. Can you send a link to it? 

 It’s going to be set on rose gold if that makes a difference?
This is the one I was looking at:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/2.01-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-sku-218994?a_aid=dmnd1357

But looking at it now I see the inclusion and think that might be visible viewing it normally?

Or this one?
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/pear-shaped/1.40-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-227077?a_aid=dmnd1357

I just don’t know…

I actually like that 2ct a lot. The fluorescence is brightening it up. I think its excellent value and will look great. 

Do you think I’ll be able to see the inclusion easily? 

You don’t need to worry, the diamond is eye-clean. 

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