Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Center Round Diamond for an Infinity Setting

I am preparing to buy an engagement ring and I have an idea of what I am looking for. Hoping you can help me a bit further. I like the idea of building my own (choosing the setting and diamond separately).

Here is where I am currently:

Setting:

I am looking for a platinum setting similar to the 2 links below. Obviously much prefer the Blue Nile price tag. I want the inter-looping diamonds on the band that add to the natural beauty of the main setting but not eat it up like some of the bigger rings.

Blue Nile Infinity Twist Micropavé Diamond Engagement Ring

www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/verragio/platinum-insignia-engagement-ring-by-verragio-item-54759?a_aid=dmnd1357

Diamond:

I am looking for a diamond that is just about 1 carat but visual perfect to the naked eye. It does not have to be so perfect under magnification but I want a quality diamond that she and her friends will think is perfect under normal observation.

Price:

Based on what I have seen on various sites for what I am looking for I am thinking between $5000-$7500.

Hopefully you can give me some tips to get the best value for what I am looking for.

Thanks for the quick response. Guess I could have been a bit more descriptive. I am looking to spend between $5000 – $7500 for the whole ring including the diamond. Of course I would prefer to pay less to achieve my goals but I would feel a bit uneasy spending money on the 8000s since this will attack a fair portion of my savings account.

I am looking for a stunning traditional round diamond that will be free from any noticeable imperfections when observed using the naked eye (and maybe a little magnification. My girlfriend doesn’t like lots of jewelry so I think 1 carat would be perfect and I will spend a bit more to make sure it is a really nice diamond rather than a lesser quality bigger diamond.

Thanks a bunch for this service. I didn’t want to walk into a jewelry store with the person helping me having a goal of getting me to spend my limits when I may not have to.

I think I read somewhere that the PT is significantly more robust the WG. What is your experience with this? I like the cost savings on the WG if there will be no noticeable difference in the long run.

Since the price of the setting is significantly more reasonable at Blue Nile, I think I will stick with them. I think the Blue Nile diamond specs look great but you definitely know better than I do.

I intend on making this purchase at the end of next week. If the diamond is no longer in stock I will send you another email for an updated diamond.

I was hoping you could tell me the difference between the I rated color diamond you recommended and an H or even G. Wondering if you think that she wont be able to see any color in an H rated diamond.

I know it has been a few weeks, however, this morning I finally purchased the Blue Nile diamond you recommended. I used this email for the purchase. Thank you so much for the help choosing the perfect diamond.

Thanks!

Everything went great and the ring looks fantastic. Thanks for helping me select the diamond. I attached a picture of the end product on my fiancee’s finger.