We are reader-supported. Buying through any red colored link on our site may earn us commissions. Learn More.

Q&A: On the Hunt for a Round Brilliant for Tacori Setting & $9K Budget

By Mike Fried,

Thank you so much for such an informative site. I have learned more than I thought possible about diamonds! I have already chosen the setting for my engagement ring. It is the Tacori 2620 round. I was told that the diamond size must be 6.9 to 7.8 mm girdle to girdle. It has a 1.5 carat CZ set in it. My main priority is having an eye clean stone that dazzles the eyes! I know that the halo and pave on the Tacori are VS stones so I am not sure about color for the center stone. Can you please make some suggestions for me? The budget for the stone is around $9000.00 Thank you so much in advance for your help!

I would recommend the following diamonds for you:

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1511461.asp

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1442433.asp

I love that first diamond. It’s bright, eye-clean and a great value. It will look phenomenal in that Tacori setting.

What do you think?

I cannot thank you enough! The diamond is beautiful and the price reasonable! My fiancée loves the diamond and I am forever in your debt. I hope you have a great holiday season, you just made mine and my fiancee’s wonderful!

Thanks for writing and letting us know. I’m delighted that you were pleased with our help. Do you think you can do us a quick favor and write us a small review on www.ivouch.com? If you could, we would be extremely grateful. Here is the link:

xxxxxx

We wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment.

[LINK TO IVOUCH REVIEW]

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
What we love about them:
  • No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free International Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisals
  • One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
  • Free ring inscriptions
  • Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
  • 24/7 Customer Service
  • Best-in-class packaging
Arrow down
Arrow up
Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.
What we love about them:
  • No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Free Shipping
  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisal
  • One free resizing within the first year of purchase
  • High quality images of about half of their diamonds
  • 24/7 Customer Service
  • 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
  • Best in class fulfillment
Arrow down
Arrow up

Still afraid of getting ripped off?

Before you buy a diamond, get personal buying advice from industry veterans. We'll help you get the best diamond for the money.

Ask your diamond purchase question here

  • This field is hidden when viewing the form
  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

DISCLAIMER: We don't use your email for marketing. Period.

Please enter your email address to receive your 25% off coupon code:

Here is your coupon code: GFDSF3GF

Diamond Pro

Diamond Pro

  • Unfortunately, the AI chat we worked so hard training is not helping our readers the way we would like. You deserve the best advice you can get.

    Would you like to contact a human diamond pro? Just fill out this email form and we will answer you ASAP (usually within one day).

  • This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.