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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond With $5,000k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Is this a good deal for the diamond?

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-4369649?a_aid=dmnd1357

The cut is ideal and inclusions are minimal from what I can see from the 360 view.

I wanted to keep my budget at 4000 but I can’t seem to find anything near what I want for that price.

Thank you!

The stone is beautiful with fantastic overall specs.

If you were willing to go down with the color grade, here’s my suggestion of an H color stone:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3894934?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s slightly bigger in size, less expensive and going to look colorless in the setting style.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/

What do you think?

Thanks for the recommendation, I was hoping to find something closer to ideal/super ideal cut.

Is it possible to find such a diamond for $4000-5000? I don’t mind if it is smaller, just greater than .85ct.
Your suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

I found this
https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.813-h-vs1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104098789013?a_aid=y

It’s a bit smaller than I would like but the cut is ideal or better. Do you think this is good?

I really like the .85carat you recommended as well. It’s just the surface graining and minor details to polishing concern me.

Yes, this diamond is stunning, too. You can be sure that you get the best of diamonds when you purchase from Brian Gavin.

There’s absolutely no need to worry about the minor details in polish and surface graining. It’s hardly noticeable under magnification. And you won’t notice anything with your naked eye. So whichever diamond you like more, go for it.

I went with the Round 0.85 carat H IF clarity diamond you recommended. Thank you for finding that gem!

That’s fantastic news!

It was my pleasure helping you.

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