Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With Around $5k Budget

Hi,

I’m hoping you can help me. I’m looking for an engagement ring, round diamond in 18k white gold setting. I’m partial to this James Allen setting:
www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/18k-white-gold-15mm-comfort-fit-engagement-ring-item-22591?a_aid=dmnd1357

I’m having trouble pairing a diamond with it. My budget is ~$5k.

I looked around and I like this diamond for you:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.91-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3157497?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s beautifully cut, eye-clean and will be very brilliant.

What do you think?

That diamond is very nice, but I was hoping to find something closer to 1 carat.

Would something like this suit you more?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.98-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-2872075?a_aid=dmnd1357

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3142529?a_aid=dmnd1357

They have great specs.

I went with the .98 carat VS1. I used this email address to order the ring. Thanks for the help!

That’s great news! It’s been a pleasure helping you.

I hope you love it when you receive it. If you could let me know how it looks when it arrives, I’d appreciate it.

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. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
Lifetime Warranty
Free International Shipping
Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
Provide insurance appraisals
One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
Free ring inscriptions
Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
24/7 Customer Service
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.

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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
One free resizing within the first year of purchase
High quality images of about half of their diamonds
24/7 Customer Service
100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
Best in class fulfillment

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