Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Halo Platinum Setting with a $5,000-$6,500 Budget

I am in the process of upgrading from my current gemstone engagement ring to a diamond. I would like to purchase a round diamond to fit this halo setting from James Allen:

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/platinum-pave-halo-and-shank-diamond-engagement-ring-round-center-item-17442?a_aid=dmnd1357

I would like the diamond to be 1 carat and very sparkly! I feel overwhelmed trying to select the best value diamond for my budget of around $5,000-$6,500 (including the setting), even with the excellent photography on the site. Can you help me? Thanks!

I’d be happy to help. Just to be sure we are on the same page, you want a round diamond? Some people customize the rings to fit other shapes.

Yes, I want a round diamond. Thanks!

I love this diamond for you:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-327639?a_aid=dmnd1357

Its bright, eye-clean and will look great with that setting. What do you think?

It looks gorgeous! I just called James Allen to make the purchase and they are nice enough to hold the diamond and setting for me until Saturday so I can move funds. Thanks so much for your help and professional opinion!

Sounds great. Please let me know how it looks when it arrives.

Will do!

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My ring arrived today and it’s gorgeous! Thanks again for your help!

Thanks for writing and letting us know. I’m delighted that you were pleased with our help. We wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment.

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
Best-in-class packaging

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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Q&A: Looking for a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a Pave Halo Platinum Setting with a $5,000-$6,500 Budget

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