Hello,
I’ve looked for a bit and am thinking of pulling the trigger. I have a hard time determining the best diamond to pick out. I have the setting I would like to go with. I found it on James Allen (14K White Gold 2mm Knife Edge Solitaire Engagement Ring)… a pretty basic setting but I’m dealing with a budget.
I know that I want to get a round cut diamond with it. I’ve read through all the guides and am searching for an ideal cut that is a little bit less than .5 carats. Playing around with the sliders on James Allen is helpful, albeit a bit muddled.
My budget is $1000 at the top end of things. I want a diamond that will sparkle and give off the appearance that it is larger than it actually is. My fiance to be loves glitter and sparkle and shiny things… so I’m hoping to find something that is dazzling to the naked eye but not a total budget killer.
Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
I’d go with this diamond:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.45-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3165846?a_aid=dmnd1357
It’s shallower than most of other diamonds and it has a large table which makes the diamond look bigger than it is. Exactly as you wanted. It’s eye-clean and will have a lot of fire and brilliance.
Let me know what you think.
Thank you so much for the information and the suggestion. I really like the way that diamond looks. Definitely has the dazzle factor I’m looking for.
The top end of my budget is $1000… I’m wondering what the diamond might look like if my budget was $750 or $500. Can you find diamond choices that would fit those budgets?
We are going on vacation soon and I’m wanting to propose on the trip, so any money I can save would be helpful. That’s my main reason for different budget levels!
Thank you!
I understand.
Here you go:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.30-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3247551?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thank you these are great. It’s very helpful to compare.
I’m a few weeks away from making my final purchase. Can I reach back out to you when I’m ready for some recommendations again as I assume these diamonds will be gone by then?
I’m so thankful I found your website. It was the easiest to understand that I found and has such good information. And the fact that you guys are so responsive and helpful is amazing!
Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words.
Get back to me whenever you’re ready.
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