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I am looking to replace the diamond currently in my engagement ring. My ring can accomodate a .5 carat brilliant cut diamond. My current diamond is very cloudy and I am looking for something that has sparkle galore. Could you pls recommend a color and clarity? Although my diamond maybe not be large I want it to be noticed!!
I’d be happy to make some recommendations and guide you through the process. What type of setting are you considering? Yellow gold or white gold/platinum? Will it be a solitaire or does it have sidestones/pave? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center diamond (as we explain in our post on color).
Also, what is your ballpark budget? Let me know and I’d be happy to send you some suggestions.
My engagement ring is a solitaire. It has a round brilliant cut diamond. The band of my engagement ring is white and yellow gold. My wedding band is white gold with a single diamond that sits below the diamond in the engagement ring. I also have an anniversary band. It is also white gold with a single diamond and sits above my engagement ring.
I honestly don’t have a budget. I am hoping that I can find an eye catching fabulous, sparkly .5 carat brilliant cut diamond for 800-1000. However, I am not sure about the cost of diamonds and if this figure is reasonable.
A little over 1,000 seems about right. I would recommend something like this for you:
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