Archive for $6000 Budget
Q&A: Buying Locally in Los Angeles vs. Buying Online
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Hello Ira, First, thank you for your site. It’s proven quite helpful already.
My question concerns potential vendors. I live in Los Angeles where we have a wholesale jewelry district downtown. An acquaintance, who actually picked out her own engagement ring, swears that I would be a fool to not use one of these local vendors. Is she right? (And if so, would you happen to have anyone here that you recommend?)
I love to buy online but I’m still not entirely convinced that buying a diamond online is the wisest option. Especially with the local options reportedly being so great. Ultimately, of course, I just want the best deal. Perhaps better deals will, in fact, be found online? I intend to go in soon to see for myself and have some basis for comparison, but I’d love to know what to expect. Any insight here would be very welcome. And I thank you in advance.
Best – D
PS – I anticipate going for a round cut, 1.25 or so Carat, and trying to get the cleanest, clearest one I can for *hopefully* under $8k. But that’s just an initial direction. I definitely do not intend to spend more than ten grand, and would be thrilled to find something great that’s closer to five! Anyway, thanks again for your help.
Following yesterday’s selection of the best princess cut diamond for $7,000, today we present you with the best princess cut diamond for $6,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 1.25
Diamond Clarity: SI2
Measurements: 5.87*5.69*4.21
Length/Width Ratio: 1.03
Depth: 74.0%
Table: 67%
Diamond Polish: Excellent
Diamond Symmetry: Very Good
Diamond Price: $5,510
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Q: Hello, First – I think your site is great. Very good information and non of the marketing ploys. Keep up the good work. On to the situation. My girlfriend is leaning towards a yellow diamond as the primary stone surrounded by white diamonds, similar to an antique style. She has mentioned that “fancy” diamonds are not necessary but still would like some color – possibly in the X,Y,Z category. So I have two questions / dilemmas. Fist, are there any downsides at doing a two tone setup such as this? I have not seen many two tone engagement rings out there and am partially worried that it may come back to haunt us. I know this is some what a personal opinion but I value your expertise. Second, if going in that direction I have not found many retailers that carry non-fancy colored stones. Do you have any recommendations on where / who to look for these types of stones.
Following yesterday’s selection of the best Cushion Cut Diamond for $7,000, today we present you with the best Cushion Cut Diamond for $6,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 1.51
Diamond Clarity: SI2
Measurements: 6.85*6.54*4.47
Length/Width Ratio: 1.05
Depth: 68.3%
Table: 62%
Diamond Polish: Very Good
Diamond Symmetry: Good
Diamond Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Diamond Price: $6,420
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Q&A: Best Eye Clean Round Brilliant Between $5000 and $6000
Posted by: | CommentsQ: Hi, I’m looking for the best diamond I can get for my budget. I’m hoping I can spend $5,000 or less on an engagement ring but I am also willing to step it up to $6,000 if it is an absolute killer deal. What I’m looking for: Shape – Round diamond Ring – Platinum/White Gold Weight – 1 to 1.5 carat Color – H or higher but after reading your color article, I guess I can go lower considering the ring color and shape of diamond. Clarity – No preference as long as the flaws cannot be seen through the naked eye. Like I mention above, I would like to spend $5,000 or less but am willing to step it up to $6,000 if its a killer deal. Let me know if there is any additional information you would like to help me out in choosing a diamond.
Following yesterday’s choice of the best princess cut diamond for $7000, today we move on down the line to the best princess cut diamond for $6,000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 1.30
Diamond Clarity: VS1
Measurements: 6.13*6.09*4.19
Length/Width Ratio: 1.01
Depth: 68.8%
Table: 70%
Diamond Polish: Excellent
Diamond Symmetry: Very Good
Diamond Fluorescence: Medium Blue
James Allen Engagement Ring
Diamond Price: $6,070
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James Allen also has a great selection of engagement rings to choose from to match with this diamond. If you like to balance the look of a princess cut with a slim engagement ring band studded with pave stone, then James Allen’s 18k White Gold .15ct Pave Set Diamond Engagement Ring might be the ring for you.
As with yesterday’s selection, the cut on today’s diamond is very nice. A total depth percentage of 68.8% combined with a table percentage of 70% is just about ideal for a princess cut. These days, it’s quite difficult to find such a well made princess cut.
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Following yesterday’s pick of the best I1 clarity diamond for $7,000, today we present you with the best I1 Clarity diamond for $6000.
Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):
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Carats: 1.53
Diamond Cut: Ideal (0)
Measurements: 7.35*7.41*4.58
Depth: 61.9%
Table: 54.7%
Diamond Polish: Ideal (0)
Diamond Symmetry: Ideal (0)
James Allen Engagement Ring
Diamond Price: $6,210
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James Allen also has a great selection of engagement rings to choose from to match with this diamond. If you’re looking for an engagement ring setting that truly packs a punch and has that “wow” factor that will stop everyone in their tracks, then perhaps think about James Allen’s 18k White Gold Three Row Pave Set Rounded Diamond Engagement Ring to go with this stone. Just look at the picture on the right. Your fiance to be will need to walk around with sunglasses when she wears this engagement ring!
Today’s diamond is the perfect example of a drop-dead gorgeous I1 clarity diamond. The inclusions are all on the side. The stone itself has a very high E Color. The make is perfect – AGS Triple Zero Ideal. The stone will be completely clean to the naked eye – and you’ll end up spending about $11,000 less than an equivalent AGS Triple Zero Ideal Cut 1.50+ E VS2!
