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Hello- I’m looking to purchase a diamond for a platinum engagement setting. The ring is a “tension” style on the James Allen site, sku 11016P. I’m looking for a round stone over 1 carat, ideal cut, eye-clean, and probably an H color. My budget for the stone is around 7 to 8K US, but could possibly bump that if needed for an especially good find in a larger size. Would love to get a few recommendations from you, thanks!
Kudos on a very informative and helpful website!
I would recommend something like these for you:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.05-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-204011?a_aid=dmnd1357
I really like these and see no need to spend more for a one carat. What do you think?
Thanks Mike! Two questions on 67439:
· Looking at the comments section of the GIA report, should I be concerned with the additional clouds, pinpoints, and surface graining?
· There some imperfection shown at roughly 8 o’clock in the GIA report reference diagram and I can see it on the closeup gallery image as well. Do you think this would be eye-visible or could it be covered up by the specific setting we’re looking at?
Appreciate your feedback, thanks a bunch!
That diamond is 100% eye-clean. I would not be worried about that at all.
Thanks for your assistance Mike! We went with this diamond and I’ll be completing the transaction today.
Sounds great. Please let me know how it looks when it arrives.
Just wanted to touch base and say thanks for the recommendation. The diamond is beautiful and we get complements on it regularly!
Thanks for writing and letting us know. I’m delighted that you were pleased with our help.
Also, can you send us a pic of your new diamond? We’d love to inspire other readers with photos in our gallery.
We wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment.
And a question also… do platinum settings tend to scratch easily?
I don’t know about ‘easily’ but it will scratch in the long run.
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