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Q&A: Help Finding a .80 Ct. Marquise Cut Diamond for a Yellow Gold Solitaire Within a $4k Budget

By Mike Fried,

I’m trying to replace my lost diamond ring. I want a .75 to 1 ct, marquise shape. I found a .8 on James Allen for about $3250 (including setting) is that a good price? I feel like it was too easy to find.

Do you have any ideas for me? What am I missing?

Can you send me both links, so I can check the diamond specs out and see what type of a setting you’re putting it in?

Can you see this?
https://www.jamesallen.com/shopping-cart

Here is the copied info from James Allen:
SKU: 1069009 0.80 Carat D VS1 Marquise
SKU: 17740Y14 14K Yellow Gold 1.5mm Comfort Fit Engagement Ring

The diamond I am trying to replace is 1 ct. Marquise Shape diamond, .75 carats, E Color SI-1 Clarity. I do not want to spend more than $4000.

I need to be able to attach the “solitaire enhancer” – I have already purchased:
www.zales.com/marquise-baguette-diamond-solitaire-enhancer-10k-gold/product.jsp?productId=29877296productId=29877176

So, I wonder if buying the stone without setting would be a better idea.

Thank you so much for helping me.

I used the SKU numbers and found the diamond and the setting on their website. Thank you.

The only thing I don’t like on the diamond is the medium fluorescence. It’s usually an issue on G+ diamonds that makes them look hazy. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/fluorescence/

What do you think of this one?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/0.81-carat-d-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2493048?a_aid=dmnd1357

As for the setting, it seems like it should work, but it’s hard to say when you don’t know the exact parameters.

There are two options here:
1) If they are willing to, you can send the enhancer to JA and they can make sure that the setting fits next to it.

2) Purchase only a diamond and buy the setting somewhere else with the enhancer in hands.

I hope you are well. I am looking for a diamond again. The one you found me a long time ago is, of course, sold. Can you lend a hand? I only need the stone. 0.75 to 1 ct, marquise shape.

Thanks so much!

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What we love about them:
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