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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a Yellow Gold Pave Setting With Up to $2,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

I believe that my girlfriend would love this setting:
www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/side-stones/14k-yellow-gold-round-and-marquise-shape-diamond-engagement-ring-item-49617?a_aid=dmnd1357

Looking for a beautifully cut diamond that will not be overwhelmed by the setting. However, on a bit of a tight total budget of $2500. Any suggestions?

I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info.

What shape diamond are you looking for?

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. You all are great.

Forgot to mention that I’m looking for a round cut.

Many thanks.

Great, thank you for the additional info.

I looked around and I like this diamond for you:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.54-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2557474?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s fantastically cut and you can have the inclusion on the edge hidden under a prong (just tell the JA custom service to do that). It’ll be very brilliant.

What do you think?

Thanks very much! I purchased, with instructions as you suggested. We’ll let you know how it turns out.

And I used this email address to purchase.

Thank you!

That’s great news! You got yourself a beautiful diamond.

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.

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