Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting with Around $6k Budget

Hi! I’m looking to buy an engagement ring and my partner isn’t a huge wearer of jewelry so I’m thinking something simple.

My budget is £5000 so up to $7000, however, I’d also like a platinum ring so the budget for the diamond itself is more like $6000.

I’d like a 1 carat diamond ideally so would really value your suggestions (it’s a minefield and I feel at a disadvantage in high street shops and don’t feel they represent good value. I’ll leave all the colour, clarity ratings etc to you – I ‘just’ want a stunning looking diamond that looks great to the naked eye- sorry if it’s too generic!

Thank you so much in advance!

Yes please, round and solitaire.

It looks great, thanks for the suggestion.

I’ve been reading up this evening and wondered if you think a J colour diamond will look slightly yellow in a platinum setting? Or would the medium fluorescence negate that?
For a similar quality stone to the one you’ve picked out below – how much more would an I or even an H colour be?

Thanks for your help – I think I prefer the first one you suggested.

I will – I just need to find out her ring size now without giving the game away. She doesn’t wear any rings either so will have to ask friends.

I went to push the button today only to find that the diamond you first suggested is no longer available! Would you be so kind as to recommend a suitable alternative for me, please?

Call me stupid but I really want it to be 1.00 or above (sorry!).

Thank you – I just compared all 3 side by side. Strangely, the first one is now showing as available again when I add to basket so think that’s the one after all.

I keep changing my mind but on reflection, I think the very first one is the one.