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Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean Round Diamond for a White Gold Engagement Ring with a $8,300 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Shape: Round Brilliant

Q&A: Looking for an Eye-Clean Round Diamond for a White Gold Engagement Ring with a $8,300 Budget

After browsing the James Allen website, I have narrowed my diamond selection to 7. My budget is $8,300. They are: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.33-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-46454?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.38-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-198721?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.37-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-115257?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.34-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-186425?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.32-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-148027?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.32-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-207280?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.31-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-124617?a_aid=dmnd1357 Would you suggest one of these, or could you find a larger stone with less clarity that is eye-clean? My setting will be either https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-0.42ct-channel-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-2513?a_aid=dmnd1357 or https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/channel-set/18k-white-gold-0.25ct-channel-set-princess-shaped-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7082?a_aid=dmnd1357 in …


Q&A: Choosing a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting with for Around $5k Budget

Great website, hope I read it carefully enough! Just found this stone and wonder if you think it´s a good deal: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-246400?a_aid=dmnd1357 My budget is around 5000 $, it will be a classic 6-prong solitaire setting in white gold. Other options: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.06-carat-j-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-135175?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-148118?a_aid=dmnd1357 My alternative is to stick to 0.7-0.8 carat and get a true …


Q&A: Seeking a Second Opinion on a 1.55 Ct. E VVS2 Round Diamond for $26.4k

I am looking to purchase a diamond and really could use someone’s opinion. Shape: Round Brilliant Measurements: 7.46 – 7.48 x 4.62mm Carat Weight: 1.55 carat Color Grade: E Clarity Grade: VVS2 (3 pin holes – no other comments, report is pretty clean) Cut Grade: Excellent Polish: Excellent Symmetry: Excellent Fluorescence: None Culet: None Table: …



Q&A: Choosing a 1.2 Ct. Diamond for a White Gold Pave Setting

My BF and I are looking for the best value we can get for a round cut diamond around 1.2ct. It will be in a 14k white gold pave ring like this: http://gabrielny.com/amavida/style/ER7432W44JJ I found these 2 that seem like they would be eye clean. What do you think? Also, will a J color stone …




Q&A: Deciding Between the Round and the Cushion Cut for a Platinum Engagement Ring Within a $10k Budget

I love this setting, but have been leaning towards a cushion cut. Do you think it would look better with a round or cushion? https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-diamond-accented-sculpted-designer-engagement-ring-item-8020?a_aid=dmnd1357 Budget is approx. $10,000.    I love this diamond for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-250057?a_aid=dmnd1357 Its bright, eye-clean and a great value. What do you think?     It is very nice, but I …


About the author

Mike Fried Mike Fried Mike Fried has over 25 years experience in the diamond industry working with Leo Schachter Diamonds, Moshe Namdar Diamonds, and joining The Diamond Pro in 2007. He is recognized as an industry expert and has been quoted in publications such as Us, People, Page Six, The Next Web and more.

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