Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a White Gold Solitaire Setting for Under AU$3,000 Budget

Hi,

I have found your website to be very useful. I’m not exactly sure of what services you provide, but if I were to tell you of the diamond criteria and budget I am looking for, would you be able to give me some links to James Allen/Blue Nile for suitable diamonds? Or alternatively, if I find some diamonds that I am interested in on these websites, can you advise which would be eye-clean and therefore the best purchase? Thanks!

We are looking for a round diamond to be inserted into a 14ct white gold four prong solitaire ring.

We would like a 0.6 to 0.7 carat diamond for under A$3,000 (Australian dollars).

We would prefer Excellent Cut, polish and symmetry. Clarity of VS2 or SI1. As long as it is eye clean. Colour G or H.

Preferably GIA certified.

Thank you for your suggestions. Would these all be eye-clean, even the James Allen suggestion, where I can see some markings on the table?

Do you think it would be possible to get a 0.7 carat diamond in maybe SI1 or maybe compromising something else, as long as it is still eye clean, within the same budget?

Thank you for your recommendations.
I am comparing one diamond that you recommended:
Blue Nile LD14346107
(It is showing as SOLD as it is in my basket)

With this one
Blue Nile LD13514705

The second one appears to be a better cut (Ex Polish and EX Symmetry) but it is cheaper in price. Is there a reason for this?

Thanks for your email. I have checked with a Blue Nile representative, and they have confirmed that Blue Nile LD13514705 is eye clean and not cloudy. I am leaning towards this diamond as it has been reduced in price so appears to be good value.

I have now purchased Blue Nile LD13514705.

The price was just too good to refuse, if it is eye clean. Fingers crossed!