Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a Rose Gold Twisted Halo Setting Within a $9k Budget

We have a lot of articles that specialize in those topics on our site. But I’ll be more than happy to help you with specific questions.

If you tell me what exactly you’re looking for, I’ll see what I can do.

Thanks for sending all those links.

I don’t know who told you that you can’t go below 1.4 ratio, but it’s not true. Theoretically, you can get a very rounded oval if you like that. It’s really about your taste the most. As we say in our oval article, “While primarily dependent on personal style and preference, the Oval Cut Diamond is usually most appealing with a ratio between 1.30-1.50. Review various Oval Diamonds to determine which ratio is most appealing to you.”

I checked both diamonds and they both are eye-clean (even though I wouldn’t recommend the BN one because it has a cavity there which is the type of inclusions where dirt can get stuck in and then the dark spot is reflecting throughout the diamond). However, they both have strong fluorescence which is undesirable. It usually causes a hazy/milky look in daylight. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/fluorescence/

Also, one more thing, the setting you chose is gorgeous, but the description says that it’s for a round center. That means that you can’t place an oval into it. It’s possible that BN might be able to adjust it for you (even though halo is not a good style for that) but it would cost more.

I checked Blue Nile and they don’t seem to have any halo settings for ovals in rose gold (if that’s your preference). But JA does.
https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/page-1/?MetalType=rg&SelectedShapeID=6

That said, I’d go with this diamond from their site:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6805019?a_aid=dmnd1357

My favorite is diamond #1. It has the least obvious bow-tie and looks great overall. The bow-tie on #3 is a bit more pronounced and #2 has the strongest bow-tie of them all.

The only issue might be the color grade I. Even with medium fluorescence is not equivalent to H and might have a warmish hue when set in a halo with other diamonds around it. It depends on how color sensitive you are. But as I said, the first diamond does have great specs so it’s possible it won’t show its color much. I’d give it a try. You can always return it within 30 days if you weren’t happy with it.

Diamonds 1,2,& 3 do have a bow-tie, I would rule them out. Diamond 4 would be a perfect choice if it weren’t for the inclusions on the table. They concern me a little as they might be visible in person. But other than that, the diamond looks great so let’s hope this won’t be the case. Blue Nile has a great return policy so I’d say it’s worth the try.

In my opinion, a 1ct diamond looks great in a halo setting. The halo is designed to make the center stone look larger anyway so I don’t think the slight decrease in size will be an issue.