Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Ring With $10k Total Budget

Hello,

I found your website about a year ago and have been really impressed with your service and testimonials.

I am looking to propose to my girlfriend and looking for your help. I am looking to spend no more than $10,000 CAD. I know she wants a slimmer setting in gold. Any chance you can help me out?

Thank you.

I’m happy to recommend some diamonds for you. What shape are you interested in? Also, are you considering a solitaire setting or are there going to be additional diamonds in the band?

I was thinking a regular princess cut, with some additional diamonds around the band. Something like this:
18K YELLOW GOLD FRENCH CUT PAVE WIRE BASKET ENGAGEMENT RING

But I could use some advice on what to look for in a setting as well.

The setting is a matter of personal preference. Whatever you think would make her happy.

Here’s a beautiful diamond to go with it:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.34-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-5623935?a_aid=dmnd1357
It has great specs.

What do you think?

Sorry, I meant round shape. Not princess.

No worries:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.15-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5544334?a_aid=dmnd1357

I am planning on buying a ring this week and was looking at this diamond:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.10-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5958487?a_aid=dmnd1357

It looks great! If you like it, go for it. It’ll make a beautiful ring.

Thanks!

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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.
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Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
Provide insurance appraisal
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