Hi,
I’m looking to buy engagement ring and was hoping to get your advice. I’d like to get a ring that is simple but has a little uniqueness to it. I like the 14K White Gold Nouveau Engagement Ring at James Allen, for example. I would like to have a round diamond and about .8 – 1 carat if the budget of $3-4k permits. Can you help me find a diamond and do you have any suggestions on other rings?
Thank you for help.
May I ask if the $3-4k is your budget for the whole ring or for the center diamond only?
For the diamond’s budget, I would like to stay within $4,000. However, if the value was there and there was a material difference to the eye, I could stretch to ~$4,200k. I would be happy if i could get something around .9 ct in that price range.
I found the following diamond options:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.80-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-10748969?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-11258220?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8328328?a_aid=dmnd1357
They rate very high in terms of cut quality and are 100% eye-clean. All of them would have a lot of fire and brilliance.
Unfortunately, the 1ct was already sold. Can you help with another 1ct at that price point?
Sure. Here you go:
Do you think those small blemishes will be visible to the eye?
Not at all. Keep in mind that the videos are extremely magnified. If you zoom out, you can get a better idea of how the stone would look in reality.
I also saw this one, do you think there is any difference?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-10523466?a_aid=dmnd1357
This one is a bit too shallow and strong fluorescence might make it look hazy in daylight.
I went with the one you suggested. Thank you for the help!
That’s great news! It was an excellent choice.
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