Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Solitaire Setting With a $2500 – $4000 Budget

Hello,

I feel like I have a good grasp on choosing a setting (solitaire) for the diamond I liked to purchase, but I was hoping to get some help finding a diamond where slight inclusions are okay, but I’m hoping to find the best diamond that where you’ll not find it’s imperfections with the naked eye. Here is what I have in mind so far:

Price (not including setting) – $2500 – $4000
Cut: Ideal
Color: D-I
Clarity: SI2 and better
Carat: ~1.00 carat
Shape: Cushion

I hope this information is helpful and please feel free to reach out if you need any additional information from me.

Thanks.

I really liked this one:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4447729?a_aid=dmnd1357

If I were to go up to 1.10 – 1.15, do you have any favorites that you think would still fit within my guidelines? I believe after that, I should hopefully be able to choose a ring.

This one is great too! So, we have one diamond (the one I liked was sold) that is towards the lower end of my budget (~$3000) and one diamond that is on the high end (~$4200). Do you happen to have 1 or 2 in mind that is right in between my budget? This should be my last request for diamond recommendations.

Thank you once again for your help! I ended up purchasing the 1.05-carat diamond. Please let me know if you need anything else from me. Have a great weekend!

I received the ring past Thursday, gave the ring to my fiancee yesterday 😊 and we both love the ring!

I hope this helps!