Newbie E-ring Questions

[worldtraveler83]

Hi everyone! Been lurking for several weeks and I'm planning to make a purchase in the next few weeks hopefully.

Background
Looking for a RB between 1ct and 1.25ct with G color and at least SI1 clarity I think. I already have approx 18-.10ct diamonds that I'm planning to add to a pave style band on the e-ring and wedding band. I prefer a non-halo setting as well.

I possibly have access to the Shanghai Diamond Exchange and most definitely have access to AmericasMart in Atlanta.

Just trying to figure out exactly what I should be prepared to pay for a diamond of that size and of decent quality. Is it worth setting the diamonds I already have into a band or just buying a pre-set setting and adding the loose stone?

Any help or suggestions are appreciated.

Thanks

 

[JDV]

You didn't mention the Cut quality, but for the low end of your spectrum, a 1ct GIA certified G colored, SI1 with a very good or excellent cut seems to start around $5,500 and go up from there. A pretty Significant jump in price to ~$8,500 and up with the same specs except for a 1.25 carat diamond.