Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a White Gold Pave with $2,500 – $3,000 Budget

Hi, thanks so much for an amazing website with such an incredible amount of useful information. I’m in the market for a .7-.8 ct. round diamond for a white gold pave or classic setting. I, like everyone else, am looking for the best sparkle for the money. I’m not terribly picky on the color, clarity as long as it’s eye clean with no visible flaws. I’d prefer an ideal cut most likely as this is the most important aspect for me. My budget is in the $2500-$3000 range.

Here’s a diamond that seems to have excellent depth and table which should give optimal sparkle. Thoughts?

Thank you so much, I appreciate your help.

Thanks so much for getting back to me and helping me out with my search. I think i’d prefer to go with james allen or bluenile for my selection. I’m sure Brian Gavin has exceptional diamonds but I’d prefer get the diamond and setting from the same place for convenience sake and the settings they have are much more expensive. I’m so sorry, I don’t want to seem ungrateful, I just don’t want to overpay for a similar product.

Again, thanks so much and sorry to be a pain.

I was never able to see that diamond. It said it was unavailable. Could you let me know how this one looks to you?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2233376?a_aid=dmnd1357

Thanks so much!

That one looks great. Just a couple questions. There’s a white spot almost directly center on the front surface. Do you think that’s just something on the diamond or is that an inclusion? If it’s an inclusion will it be very noticeable? Also, I know you guys say 60/60 for depth and table is ideal for sparkle. Is 62.6/56 close enough?

Also, here’s the setting that I’m going with. Just want to make sure you think this diamond will work with this setting.
Blue Nile Hand-Engraved Micropavé Diamond Engagement Ring

Thanks so much!

Thanks for sending the new link over. I actually think I’m going to be upping my budget a bit. I stopped by a bluenile showroom to see settings and diamond sizes and thought the .6 to .75 was a little smaller than I liked. I definitely think the .8-1.0 is a better size range so that first diamond you sent over would work as long as you don’t think that inclusion would be an issue. I worry a bit about it just because it’s so close to the surface and front and center. I really wish bluenile had more diamonds that you can see the 360 view. Not having an actual view of the diamond makes it really hard to shop.

Thanks also for the additional info about depth and table. That’s very helpful.

I love this one! It looks perfect. I’ll get in touch with them now about the GIA cert. Is there anything in particular I need to see about it or just make sure they have one for it?

Thanks so much, I really appreciate your help.

Here’s the GIA certificate. Anything to worry about? They placed a 48 hour hold on it for me.

https://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=14764683

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I ordered the ring. I used this email to place the order. I think that’s what you needed to get credit. Let me know if you need anything else. Thanks so much!