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Q&A: Seeking Ideal Cut Round Diamond for $2K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Message:
■Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, yes chapest price for given parameters.
.71 c
■Round
■Desired Color Range I to J
■VS1 to si 1
■$2000
■I want it to sparkle
It would like it on a 4 prong classic type ring
Thanks!


Thanks for writing. Does the 2000 budget need to include the setting as well, or is that just for the diamond?

Hi there
around 2000 can be just the diamond

I will want the diamond in this setting on a 4.5 size
https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/2mm-Comfort-Fit-White-Gold-Solitaire-Ring.html

and what do you think of this diamond
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1356061.asp
would this diamond be extra shiney because of the
depth 61.90% and table 54.9%?

i saw some true hearts version diamonds and are they better then the ideal versions?
I really want it to shine
Thanks for taking your time to write back!

Those are very nice choices! I think this diamond might be a slightly better deal, though:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1347051.asp

Keep in mind that an eye clean SI will look identical to a flawless stone (all else being equal, of course). So you might as well save a few hundred dollars! Both this one and the one you chose will sparkly like crazy!

Thanks Ira !
You’ve been a great help to helping me decide which diamond. Your site helped alot in educating me as well.
I went ahead and purchased the diamond you suggested.
Thanks a million !!!

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