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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Ring With Around $11k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hello, I am thoroughly confused with what kind of diamond I should be getting. This is my first time buying a diamond and I really do not feel I have the confidence of buying a suitable one.

Budget 11k
white gold
Round solitaire

Thank you. 


I love this diamond for you:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.50-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-260048?a_aid=dmnd1357

Its bright, eye-clean and a great value. What do you think? 

Thank you for responding. I was hoping to get something around the 2 carat range, but I see that I need to change my budget. I cant really tell the difference between 1.5 and 2 carat from the pictures.

I saw this one and would like to know you opinion.

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.03-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-very-good-cut-sku-249197?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thank you again. 


That diamond is a poor choice. It is horrifically deep. Not only does that make it less brilliant, it will look far smaller.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/carat-weight/

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.83-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-264816?a_aid=dmnd1357

How do you like this one?

This one is beautiful. Thank you very much! 

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