Q&A: Looking for Round Cut for Platinum Solitaire Setting

Great site. I’ve been reading it for the last few days as I start to narrow down may elusive search for the perfect engagement diamond.

I’m looking for a loose diamond, as I chose a really nice solitaire setting at a local jewelry store, and in hopes of getting the best price as well.

I have pretty specific specs, which I’ve settled on after much research. I was initially going to pull the trigger on Blue Nile, but after reading your review, I had second thoughts. I’d love to hear your overall thoughts on the quality of potential diamonds I could find based on the parameters and budget.

Carat: 1.25-1.3 [closer to 1.3 if it’s feasible]
Cut: Ideal
Color: H-G
Clarity: VS2-VS1
Depth: 59.5-61.9
Table: 55-57
Budget is between $8-9k for the diamond only

I am definitely open to adjusting some of the specs to find.

Thanks!

Sure thing.

I’m looking at a platinum solitaire setting. Thanks so much for your help.

Thanks so much for the option, it looks really gorgeous and is definitely what I am looking for. I assume that there is really no difference between H and I color?

From what I’ve heard from jeweler’s, after cut, color is most important and to sacrifice size for better quality color.

Though seems to be a moot point if its barely noticeable by eye. Do you think a 1.2 and a H/G may be a better option?

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Thanks so much for your help.

I did a little investigation on James Allen

And I think I’ve narrowed it down to a few options. How do you like these? Any one in particular you like?
http://wwwjamesallen.com/loose-diamonds-search/?View=4&Tab=3&Comparison=1493619,1544962,1544963,1525530,1513721,1520809

Thanks!