Q&A: Round Diamond Solitaire for $4-5K Budget

First off, I would like to say thank you for putting together this website. The information here is awesome and I feel like I have learned a great deal about diamonds, specifically what characteristics are important and which ones add to the price. I am looking for an engagement ring on a $4k budget. I would like to get a solitaire ring, more specifically white gold. Obviously the two most important things I am looking for is size and brilliance. I have been browsing James Allen & Blue Nile online and have visited a few local retailers (Jared). The whole process is a little daunting and I was hoping you could help provide me with a few diamonds to choose from.

Thanks for your time.

I am sorry, I was a little excited about sending out that email and I left out a few important details. The $4k budget was including the setting, but I am looking for something pretty plain. Somewhere in the $400 or $500 range. Also, I wouldn’t mind paying a couple hundred more if the diamond is worth it. I guess I would just like to keep it around $4k. I want the diamond to be round. Once again, thanks for taking the time to help me.

Thanks again for your help. Looking at these, I don’t really see what differentiates the price that much. I guess the first one (#1352986) looks the best to me. I was hoping to get a stone closer to the .9-1 carat range. If I increase my budget and say $4500 – $5000 total do you think we could get something a little bigger? Also, can I assume that any inclusions in these diamonds will be hidden when it is set and not visible to the eye? Also, when I do buy this diamond, how do I make sure you get the credit you deserve?

I went with the 1.02 carat J SI1 you sent me. I used the TADJ10 code to get 10% off the setting so you should get the credit. Thanks again for all your help. I probably would have ended up with an inferior stone from a place like Jared or Kay Jewelers so your website and personal touch was amazing.

The ring, more specifically the stone, looks amazing. I can’t thank you enough for guiding me through this process both through your website and through these emails. When she sees the ring she will be in awe. Thank you a million times over.