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I have a budget of about $5,000 and need help selecting a loose round diamond for that budget.
If you want me to make some specific recommendations, can you please tell me what setting style (solitaire/pave/side stones/halo) and metal (white gold/platinum/yellow gold/rose gold) you’re planning to go with? Different settings suit different colors better (https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/).
I think it will be a solitaire in a white gold/platinum setting.
Can you help me choose between this:
and this?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7820646?a_aid=dmnd1357 – the table is a bit larger than we usually recommend. It might theoretically negatively affect brilliance. But other than that, it’s a nice diamond.
The other one is nice www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.04-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7586759?a_aid=dmnd1357.
What about this one?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.04-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8070891?a_aid=dmnd1357
I wouldn’t recommend this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.04-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8070891?a_aid=dmnd1357.
The strong fluorescence might cause a hazy/milky look. Moreover, I’m not a big fan of the inclusion on the table. I personally like the 1.04ct G VS2 stone. If you are planning to purchase soon, I suggest putting the diamond you like on hold – they might get sold quickly.
I just purchased the 1.04ct diamond!
Thank you for your help
It was my pleasure helping you.
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