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Hello! I’ve been looking for a ring and decided on James Allen as my choice. My future FI is letting my fully pick what ring and diamond I want. I’m having troubles finding the perfect bang for my buck.
I have a $10,500 limit for diamonds and I already know what setting I want. I’ve been iffy about buying an SI1 quality, and have been sticking towards VS2. I want preferably 1.2-1.7 carats. What should I be looking for? Can I pretty please get your help!
Thank you in advance!
Can you also tell me what style of setting (solitaire, halo, pave or other), metal (platinum/white or yellow gold) and shape of diamond you’re looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestion.
Hello! I have been looking at both princess solitaires, and princess pavès in white gold.
Thank you so much in advance.
Thank you for the information.
I found this stone that’s slightly bigger than what you originally mentioned:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.80-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2760000?a_aid=dmnd1357
It’s very well cut, eye-clean and going to look colorless. Is it too big or do you want to go for this bigger diamond?
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/
What do you think?
I love that diamond! Would you be able to explain the I colouring compared to the other colouring? Will there be a huge difference while looking at it?
Since the stones in a pave style setting are small, the difference in color won’t be noticeable. I wouldn’t go lower but this way we can maximize your budget. I hope it makes more sense now.
After looking over the settings I have decided to go with a plain 14K white gold – will the colour look more yellow with this kind of setting?
www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/14k-white-gold-2mm-comfort-fit-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-7086?a_aid=dmnd1357
I color is also great for a solitaire style setting. Since you plan to use almost a 2.00 carat stone, going lower to a J would be stretching.
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- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
- High quality images of about half of their diamonds
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