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Q&A: Choosing a Round Stone for a White Metal Engagement Ring with $5k Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

(1) Would like to keep band + stone under $5k; looking for round stone
(2) Platinum or white gold
(3) example of band I am looking for http://www.ethanlord.com/engagement-rings/diamond-rings/petite-shared-prong-scalloped.html 

 

 

 Here is my recommendation:

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/-18k-white-gold-2.0mm-art-nouveau-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-9023?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-276128?a_aid=dmnd1357

This is a fantastic combo. The diamond is bright, superbly cut and eye-clean (the inclusion is right on the edge and its prongable). The setting is a similar style, but better quality (diamonds are bigger). What do you think? 

I think they look great. Thanks for your help — I will let you know how they look in person! (I think came across that stone in my searches, but good to have some profressional reassurance). 

 

 Sounds great. Please keep me posted. 

Ring was delivered this week. Looks great — very “sparkly” (technical term). Band looks really nice with the stone as well. Thanks again for the help. 


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