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Q&A: Choosing a Round Cut Diamond for a White Gold Pave Halo Engagement Ring with a $3,000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Thanks for all the great information.

I’m looking for a round brilliant cut diamond with a budget of $3000 for the loose diamond.

I’m looking at the following white gold halo ring settings:

www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-  and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-round-center-item-17445?a_aid=dmnd1357

www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/14k-white-gold-pave-halo-engagement-ring-item-18301?a_aid=dmnd1357

Thanks in advance for your help! 

Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate it. Now, let’s see how I can help you.

For the type of the setting you selected (a halo), G/H color would be where I’d go to make sure there won’t be any warmish tones in it.

I love these diamonds for you:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.74-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1828916?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1963757?a_aid=dmnd1357
They are both well cut, eye-clean and bright. Either of them will be very brilliant in any halo setting you choose.

What do you think? 

Thanks so much!

How much more would I need to spend if I wanted something closer to .9 carats and still be eye clean, well cut, bright, and no warning tones.

Thanks again!

You’re very welcome.

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1933206?a_aid=dmnd1357
This is the cheapest 0.9ct diamond I could find.

What do you think? 

Thanks! I ended up going with:

*Round 0.75 carat G VS2 clarity diamond GIA*

*14K White Gold Pave Halo and Shank Diamond Engagement Ring (Round Center)*

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I wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment. 

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