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Q&A: Need Help Making that Final Decision on 0.9-1 Carat Round Diamond

By Mike Fried, Updated October 24, 2017

Let me just say, awesome website mate, after reading through it a few times and actually taking your information practically into mind when looking at diamond jewellery, I must admit Im impressed and it has opened my eyes dramatically.

I am currently a young Australian, looking at an engagement ring purchase. Im looking to spend between $4000 – $6000 USD for a Round brilliant 0.90 – 1.0 carat diamond, eye clean, I or above colour, Ideal cut, GIA cert, going into a 4 claw platinum setting.
This is my partners “perfect” ring. She has rather small fingers K ½ which I think is 5.25 in the James Allen site. So going over 1 carat will look kind of silly.

I have seen your recommendations about James Allen (and the virtual loupe) and I’m happy to go with one of their Platinum settings .

After narrowing down the search, ive found the following diamonds, but I just cant make that final decision on which one is best.

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1370569.asp – This one is the highest on my list

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1362081.asp

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1370695.asp

https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1370885.asp

Im also interested if you have any other diamonds you could recommend or any advice.

Thanks

Thanks for writing and the very kind words about the site! I took a look at the stones in your list and did my search as well, and I think that the stone you prefer is a really great option. I definitely think it’s your best option.

Please let me know how it goes and what you think when it arrives!

Thanks heaps for your help, I purchase the ring two weeks ago and it finally arrived today, to say im impressed is an understatement. Im absolutely over the moon.
I have seen plenty of stones (loose and set) and this one is so much more lively and brilliant than anything I have seen. Im totally happy with my purchase, and I know my girlfriend will be too. Now all I have to do is get up the courage to propose.

I dont think I would have even considered buying a diamond (and e-ering) off the internet until seeing your site and reading your reviews of James Allen. After paying import taxes and all I have saved almost 4 grand compared with buying within Australia.

Thanks once again.

Thanks so much for this amazing email! I’m so happy it worked out so nicely for you! Do you think you could do me a small favor? If you could leave me a short review on ivouch, I would be extremely grateful! Here’s a direct link if you have the time:
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Thanks! And congratulations!!

Ive left a great review for your help.

Once again, thank you for your time to respond, and more importantly thank you for a brilliant website.

It’s amazing! Thank you so very much! Have a great weekend!

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What we love about them:
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