Q&A: Looking for Advice on Round Diamond for $8-9K AUD Budget

I have made the big call to buy an engagement ring! My budget is around $8-9,000 AUD.

I really like 6 prong rings and round diamonds.

What do you think of:

This ring (18k White Gold Six Prong Knife-Edged Diamond Ring):
https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/diamond-solitaire-rings.html

This diamond:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1345902.asp

I can see some imperfections using the virtual loupe – should I be worried about this?

Very grateful for any advice!

Thanks for writing! I think you can do better on the diamond – this one is too heavily included. The inclusions will be visible to the naked eye. I think these will be better for you:

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1358803.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1376913.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1362602.asp

Let me know what you think!

Thanks Ira, very glad I asked the question.

I think I will go with:
Item#: 1358803
Round 1.31 carat I color SI2 clarity diamond

Thanks for all of your help
…….
Thanks again Ira.

I bought the ring!

I am 100 percent sure that I have purchased a better ring than I would have without your help. And saved on the setting!

Congrats! Please stay in touch and let me know what you think when it arrives!

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