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Q&A: Choosing the Biggest Round Diamond With Up to $25,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hello,

I am looking to get a the biggest diamond I can with decent color for around 20-25k. This is to be in a small simple band.

Also, is financing available?

I’d be happy to help you.

Yes, financing is available with some companies. Can you tell me what shape diamond are you interested in?

Round diamond is what I am looking for.

Thanks. I found these two options:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.60-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2211864?a_aid=dmnd1357

Blue Nile LD08082505

Both are well cut and will look very bright and brilliant. What do you think?

Hi, these look sharp. I’d say the James Allen looks the best.

Do you have any others around this price point and up to 25k that I could see?

Very nice thank you for your help. Do we have to tell them you referred them?

My pleasure.

You don’t have to mention us. If you use the link I sent you and you tell me the email address you used for the order, it would be enough.

Let me know how it goes and how you like it when you receive it.

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
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
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.
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
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