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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting for Around $3,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

I am looking for a diamond. I am leaning to round that will be mounted in a simple platinum solitaire. I would like to keep the stone price under $3500 and would like something in the size of .75 and up. is it possible to find something in that price range that will look nice to the eye. also a little late I know but I need to try and get it delivered within about 3 weeks. any recommended places that can get it done that fast. thank you very much for the service you provide. 

I looked around and I love this combination for you:
Blue Nile Six-Prong Low Dome Comfort Fit Solitaire Engagement Ring
Blue Nile LD07635417

This diamond is beautifully cut and will be very brilliant in that setting. You can have it delivered in less than one week.

Also, you can use this coupon code we have for Blue Nile: [contact us for your own unique coupon code]. It gives you $100 off of your order.

What do you think? 

Thank you for your quick response. Any chance you can recommend another diamond from James Allen, only reason I ask is so I have some other options for settings. I do like the diamond you found and trust me it is great having someone help with this. Thank you. 

Sorry I didn’t get back to you earlier. I like both stones you recommended, but have some questions. I am leaning towards james allen because I have a chance to see the diamonds magnified on the web site. The one you recommended has some markings on the top which I assume is the feather that is mentioned in the report. I am guessing it would be hard to see with the naked eye, but will it be a weak point far mounting the ring. Or should I look for another one. I found others that have some pin pints and needles like the one from blue nile. Or am I over thinking it. I attached a link to one I was looking at before I found you, from what little I know it seems nice.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.85-carat-j-color-if-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2210698?a_aid=dmnd1357

My biggest concern is the symmetry of it with the table being 60% can you give me your opinion and/recommend another one to look at? I really appreciate your time and hope you get compensated well for what you do, Its hard buying a diamond not knowing anything about them and if nothing else it is great to have someone that can help in anyway. 

I’m glad you like them.

That feather inclusion is way too insignificant and would get unnoticed in the structure. So the diamond is fine.

As for the diamond you sent me, I love it as well! The cut is great, it’s very clean and there are no red flags in the cert. Now it’s entirely up to you. Both of the diamonds look great, just pick the one you like the most. 

Thank you so much, how do I make sure james allen knows that you assisted me? I will be using the same email address you have, do I need to do anything else. I will let you know when I place my order. Again thank you and have a great day.

You’re very welcome.

Thanks for thinking about us. It is enough if you use this particular email address to make the purchase. It will help us to double check with JA.

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

I ordered the ring. I will let you know when I receive it. Thank you again for all your help. 

That’s great news! Thanks for letting me know. 

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!
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.
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  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisals
  • One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
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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.
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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