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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With Around $10k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi, I’d like to buy a diamond for my soon-to-be wife.
Can I have your help?
I’d like to be in the 10K neighborhood, but choose between different options with thorough explanation, if possible of the pros and cons.
Thanks. 

Before I’ll start searching for a diamond can you tell me what shape diamond, style setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other) and metal (platinum/ white or yellow gold) you prefer? 

Would be a round shape diamond, with solitaire style setting mounted in platinum. Thanks!

Thank you for the information.
I found this diamond for you:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.52-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1847710?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s a beautifully cut diamond. I believe that the feather in the stone is going to be completely fine, and it can be covered with a prong. Just to make sure you can ask their gemologist to inspect the diamond to confirm that the feather is no issue.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks! Quick question: I have seen this 2 diamonds as well and would like to know your opinion:
www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.504-i-vs2-round-diamond-ags-104083068004&a_aid=y
www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.523-j-si1-round-diamond-ags-bl-104082556001&a_aid=y
Meanwhile I investigate the other diamond… 

I checked the diamonds you sent me. Both the stones have inclusions on the table and I’m afraid that they will be visible to the naked eye.

I’d have to go significantly down in the carat weight in order to find an eye-clean diamond on Brian Gavin with the budget around $10000. Do you want me to do so? 

The diamond you chose is no longer available, could you please help me with another one?
Thanks.

I’ve searched for another diamond and found the following stone:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-1144580?a_aid=dmnd1357

Thanks to the way it’s cut, the stone is slightly bigger than the first one even though the carat weight is smaller. It’s eye-clean and will appear with high brilliance.

Let me know what you think about this one. 

Finally I have a trip planned to the US so I can buy the ring, but this one is no longer available.
Would you be so nice to find another one for me?
Can I please see 3 different options, taking into account that I could spend a little bit more if the diamond is really gorgeous (the best possible option around 10K, if it is a little bit more is not really a problem).
Thanks. 

I bought the diamond 1933598 using this email address.
Thanks a lot for your help throughout the process. 

I’m happy to hear that.

Let me know how you like the diamond once it arrives. 

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!
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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.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisal
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