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Q&A: Looking for a Round or Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Vintage Setting With a $6,000 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi

I am interested in a bezel set ring, so likely a round brilliant cut or similar. Thinking maybe a fancy yellow in a vintage / deck setting or a traditional white diamond. Would like to get 1ct+ stone. Budget tops out at $6k.

ellow diamonds of 1ct+ run for more than 6k (the diamond only). If 6k is your top, I recommend sticking with a white diamond.
You could even get a 1.20ct diamond for that price:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5063588?a_aid=dmnd1357
It’s eye-clean (there is a feather on the side that could be covered with a prong from the most part and the rest would become unnoticeable), it’s well cut and will look very bright and brilliant.

What do you think?

Yes, I did some research on fancy yellow and they are at a premium it seems.

Maybe a few changes on the diamond, I’d like to get something more vintage, and was thinking about a cushion cut in a vintage type setting (maybe a halo?)

The key is eye clean.

LMK what you think on a cushion cut at 1 to 1.25ct

Alright. How about something like this?

Truly Zac Posen Square Halo Diamond Engagement Ring

With this diamond:

Blue Nile LD11331460

I like it. What is the next step?

I’m glad you like it. If you decide to purchase it, you order it from their website and it’s done.

Let me know how it goes.

Will do. Thanks!

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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
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  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
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