Need help finding a diamond

[yaolijing2259]

I need help finding a diamond for my engagement ring. I do not know the best place to buy it. I found a setting that she really like; however, I still need a stone. Probably 0.7-1.0 carat, round brilliance, and SI1 and above. Thanks!

 

[therese13]

You will likely get the best deal online. A few good vendors (that have pictures of the actual diamonds online): james allen, brian gavin diamonds, whiteflash, good old gold. If you have a lot of time to spend looking for a deal, then james allen might be your best bet. If you do not have a lot of time, and are not a diamond expert, I'd recommend a whiteflash "a cut above" or "expert selection" or brian gavin "signature" or "blue."

 

[hawk25]

What's your budget? Can you link or show a picture of the setting?

 

[ecf8503]

There is a significant diameter difference between a 0.75 and a 1ct round (5.8 - 6.5mm). Can you tell us about the setting? Will it be custom made to fit the stone? Or is it pre-existing and you need to fit a specific diameter stone into it?

 

[yaolijing2259]

Thank you guys so much! I am hoping to find one under $2000. Here is the link to the setting.
http://www.brilliantearth.com/Willow-Diamond-Ring-White-Gold-BE156-192670/?show_setting_tab=true

 

[heididdl]

Yeah I've been looking and nothing under $3000 for .71.........

 

[tyty333]

Here is one worth asking for an Aset...
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-291132

edit - another one
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.63-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-248213

ask how eye-clean this one is
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-290691

this one has a bigger table but it is a TIC stone
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-261148

 

[tyty333]

OH....wait ...those above are under $2k. I just realized you said under $3k...ill take another look.

AGS000...should be under $3k with PS discount
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.75-carat-i-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-213415

AGS000...nice stone
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-281342

http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.71-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-283273

Not sure what the angles are on this one...looks nice...could ask
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.72-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-275980

EDIT - GAH...just realize you did say $2k and I was looking at the wrong post...see the post above for what I could
find close to $2k.

 

[yaolijing2259]

Thank you very much, tyty333. I might consider the third one from your first post. I know it was probably hard to find a diamond that fits my tight budget and I really appreciate your help. Another question, if I buy the setting and diamond at separate places, would it be a hassle for me to combine the two? Do I go to a local jewelry store or mail them in?

 

[Gypsy]

Get an idealscope for rounds. Not an ASET.