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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Side Stone Setting Within a $3k-$3.3k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi,

looking for an engagement ring. Looking mainly on James Allen. Going for this white gold setting: BLOSSOMING VINE ENGAGEMENT RING

Budget for the diamond: around $3-3.3k.

Thank you in advance.

Can you also tell me what shape of diamond you’re looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestion.

Going for a round diamond.

Thank you for the information.

Have a look at this diamond:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3627960?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s very well cut, eye-clean and going to look colorless.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/

What do you think?

That looks wonderful and well under my budget. I was willing to spend a little more for a higher carat, but many seem to have inclusions or feathers.

I was wondering whether a medium fluorescence was intentional for a whiter appearance?

Yes, medium fluorescence can help an I-color diamond look slightly brighter. But there’s no need to intentionally search for them only.

I didn’t see a noticeably bigger diamond in their inventory yesterday but I checked again and it seems that there’s a new stone:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.85-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3683684?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s another fantastic way to go and slightly bigger in measurements.

I loved the diamond you selected, but when I went to purchase it, it was no longer available. I was too slow.
If you could find me something similar maybe even slightly larger. I’ll be sure to get right on it.

Here’s a new stone I found at the moment:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.82-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3414559?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s smaller in carat weight but slightly bigger in measurements than the 0.85 carat.

I’ve gone through with purchase. Thanks!

That’s fantastic news! I’m glad I could help.

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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.
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