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Looking for a great diamond to wow her when I propose in a month an a half. I was thinking a simple solitaire setting, leaving the money to be spend in the diamond. Would like to be all in for $6500 – $7500 or so. I would like a round, ideal cut and polish, G – I, VS1 – VS2 stone. Any suggestions on the best route for me to go for this, it seems James Allen is very well reviewed. Should I spend a little more for a Hearts diamond?
I noticed that many of the best value for a certain price point diamonds that you are recommending are J’s and S1s or even S2s. Would you recommend that I consider a well cut J and S1 or S2 cut stone in my search?
Appreciate any assistance you can provide.
Depends on what setting you are putting it in. Is it a solitaire or pave?
Solitaire. Thinking something like the traditional Tiffany style six prong setting.
You may be able to drop to J, but I is probably better. I would recommend this one for you:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.04-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-198492?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.10-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-118706?a_aid=dmnd1357
They are both beautiful diamonds. Bright, eye-clean and great values for their sizes. Personally I don’t think you should spend that much more for an incremental increase in size, but that’s up to you.
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