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My fiancé and I are planning to purchase my engagement ring from James Allen in the next few days and we would like your help in choosing the best diamond for our budget. We are looking to get at least 0.5 carats. Here is the setting we have chosen:
We are hoping to spend about 1500$ on the diamond so that the whole thing comes in around 2350$ USD. The JA website recommends the following diamond (that is within our price range):
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1392947.asp
However, I also came across the following diamond, which is a “True Hearts” cut:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1479312.asp
What do you think of these? We are also open to any other suggestions you have, as we really have very little idea what gives us the biggest bang for our buck.
We are looking for the most sparkle possible, in addition to a diamond that is eye clean.
Thank you in advance for your help!
With that type of setting, you should stick with H+ on the diamond. I actually like this one more than the one you chose:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1483111.asp
Thank you for your advice – I received my ring, with the diamond you suggested, last week and it is beautiful! I really appreciate your help, and liked your page on Facebook.
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Thank you again for your help. I have written a very positive review on ivouch.
Thanks. Best of luck.
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