Q&A: Looking for Cushion Cut for $5K Budget

Looking for some diamond recommendations. Cushion cut that will be set in a yellow gold setting. My budget is around $5000 for the diamond.

I’d be happy to make some recommendations and guide you through the process. What type of setting are you considering? Will it be a solitaire or does it have sidestones/pave? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center diamond (as we explain in our post on color).

Let me know and I’d be happy to send you some suggestions.

I’m looking to get either one of these two:

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/18k-yellow-gold-thin-channel-set-brilliant-diamond-engagement-ring-11103y.html

https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channelset-rings/18k-yellow-gold-thin-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring.html

Thanks again for all the helpful insight on your site (and help).

I love this diamond for you:

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1527455.asp

It’s bright, eye-clean and will look great in a channel setting. What do you think?

Does look good! If I wanted to go a little bigger, what do you think about this one?: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Cushion-Diamond-1544835.asp

You should not drop below H color on cushion cuts.

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