I am looking to spend between $6,000 and $7,500 on a diamond that will be in a platinum plain solitaire setting and purchase it from James Allen.
Very much appreciate your advice!
I’d be happy to help. What shape do you want?
I am looking for a round diamond – guess I am torn between staying just under a carat vs bumping up to something in the 1.25 range. If I expand my price range up to $8,500 would that allow me to get a good quality diamond at the bigger size? If I need to sacrifice on the quality then I would be tempted to get a nicer diamond but just under a carat.
Thanks in advance for your help!
I would recommend this diamond for you:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.26-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-sku-256368?a_aid=dmnd1357
You do not need to expand your budget at all. This one is bright, eye-clean and will look perfect in that setting.
I guess I was in the same ballpark?
I was looking at this one….https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-249055?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thoughts?
That one looks good, but I don’t see the price.
It is $7,400 – i put it on a hold awaiting your thoughts.
Its a great diamond.
Ok great, I am going to go with this one. Thanks for your advice!
Sounds good. Let me know how it looks when it arrives.
The ring arrived today from James Allen and it looks great! Thanks for all of your help.
Thanks for writing and letting us know. I’m delighted that you were pleased with our help. We wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment.
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free International Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisals
- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
- Free ring inscriptions
- Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Best-in-class packaging
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisal
- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
- High quality images of about half of their diamonds
- 24/7 Customer Service
- 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
- Best in class fulfillment
Still afraid of getting ripped off?
Before you buy a diamond, get personal buying advice from industry veterans. We'll help you get the best diamond for the money.
Ask your diamond purchase question here
DISCLAIMER: We don't use your email for marketing. Period.
