Gold Solitaire

Diamond Solitaire Engagement Rings – best value in US or UK?

I have just got engaged and am now looking for my engagement ring. As I am currently in the US, I was wondering whether diamond solitaires are better value here or in the UK (in general, not just taking exchange rate into account)? I am specifically looking for white gold, princess cut up to half a carat.

Is there a comparison shopping site for UK diamond retailers? If so, the easiest way to decide this would be to plug similar specifications into the UK site and http://www.diamondpriceguru.com/ or a similar US diamond search engine. It checks about 10 different US-based retailers, including some I’ve seen in other answers, like Amazon.com and Mondera and Blue Nile. So, you tell it what you want, even give it a range of clarity grades, color grades, etc., and it shows you all the matches and each retailer’s price for it. It’s very handy. I just don’t know of one specific to UK retailers.

One note, the search engines focus on loose diamonds because the prices are better if you buy the diamond and setting apart and have them combined. Pre-set rings carry more of a markup since the retailer knows the shopper won’t pull it apart to inspect the diamond grade.

I plugged in “princess cut, up to .5 carat” and and 8,463 diamonds were found. You can narrow it down, of course. I narrowed it to color grades J and higher, with clarity grades VVS2 and higher and it found 2,470 matches. Anyway, it’s simple to play around with these online tools, and they do the work for you.

Happy hunting!

Lenox Eternal Gold-Banded Fine China 5-Piece Place Setting, Service for 1 $78.00 Refined and classic in its styling, the gold-banded Eternal fine china from Lenox lends instant elegance to any dining occasion. The ivory pieces feature a 1/4-inch rim of 24-karat gold, a narrow interior band of gold, and a gleaming glaze overall. An indentation in the rim gives dimension to the gold’s shine, and the interior band adds a touch of refinement. The teacup is banded at rim and foot, …

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PYRAMID SOLITAIRE GOLD $11.49 Challenge the Pyramids…if you dare! Are you ready to solve the puzzles of the Pyramids? With Pyramid Solitaire Gold, you’ll enjoy a dozen of the most popular Pyramid variations in the world, including Double Pyramid, Block Fourteen, Eighteens, Haden, Juvenile, Peony and more. It’s a collection of games fit for a pharaoh!…

SPIDER SOLITAIRE GOLD $9.95 Spider Solitaire Gold offers a dozen of the most popular Spider variations in the world, including Classic Spider, Scorpion, Spiderette, Spider Cells, Beetle, Scarab, Simple Simon, Will o’ the Wisp, Galaxy Spider, Full Moon Spider and more! So clear out the cobwebs…you’ll need all your wits to squash these bugs!Features: 12 of the most popular Spider SolitairesClassic and Turbo game modesDetaile…

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.05 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 14K Yellow Gold With Chain $62.5 This elegant .05 carat round cut diamond pendant is set in a way that makes the stone appear much larger. The diamond is SI1-SI2 in clarity and is I in color. Your pendant can be set in your choice of 14k White Gold or 14k Yellow Gold.

.05 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 14K white Gold With Chain $62.5 This elegant .05 carat round cut diamond pendant is set in a way that makes the stone appear much larger. The diamond is SI1-SI2 in clarity and is I in color. Your pendant can be set in your choice of 14k White Gold or 14k Yellow Gold.

.10 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 14K Yellow Gold With Chain $132.5 This elegant .10 carat round cut diamond pendant is set with 4 prongs for a secure fit. The diamond is SI1-SI2 in clarity and is I in color with plenty of radiance and fire. Your pendant can be set in your choice of 14k White Gold or 14k Yellow Gold.

.10 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 14K white Gold With Chain $132.5 This elegant .10 carat round cut diamond pendant is set with 4 prongs for a secure fit. The diamond is SI1-SI2 in clarity and is I in color with plenty of radiance and fire. Your pendant can be set in your choice of 14k White Gold or 14k Yellow Gold.

.12CT Marquise Cut Fancy Womens Brilliant Natural Diamond Solitaire Pendant 14K $139 This classic womens solitaire pendant features a sparkly eye clean fancy marquise cut natural diamond. The diamond is prong set in solid 14k white gold. An 18 14k white gold clasp lock chain is included. .12ct total diamond weight.

.15CT Diamond Solitaire Pendant 14K Yellow Gold Womens Necklace Chain & Box $199 This classic womens solitaire pendant features one round brilliant cut natural diamond. The diamond is bezel set in solid 14k yellow gold. An 18 14k yellow gold chain is included.

.15CT Solitaire Real Bezel 14K Diamond Pendant Necklace $145 This classic solitaire pendant features one round brilliant cut natural diamond. The diamond is prong set in a solitaire setting made of solid 14k white gold. An 18 14k white gold clasp lock chain is included. .15ct total diamond weight.

.15CT Solitaire Real Bezel 14K Diamond Pendant Necklace $149 This classic solitaire pendant features one .15CT round brilliant cut natural diamond. The diamond is bezel set in solid 14k white gold. An 18 14k white gold clasp lock chain is included.

.20 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 14K Yellow Gold With Chain $658.75 The bezel setting in this pendant gives the .20 carat diamond an elegant and secure fit. The diamond is SI1-SI2 in clarity and I in color which gives it as much fire as any diamond pendant. Your pendant and attached 16 chain are available in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.20 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 14K white Gold With Chain $658.75 The bezel setting in this pendant gives the .20 carat diamond an elegant and secure fit. The diamond is SI1-SI2 in clarity and I in color which gives it as much fire as any diamond pendant. Your pendant and attached 16 chain are available in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.20 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring $591 Princess cut diamonds are growing more and more in popularity. See how popular you become after you give her this elegant .20 carat princess cut diamond solitaire ring. The diamond is SI1-SI2 clarity and I color and will be set in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.20 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring $591 Princess cut diamonds are growing more and more in popularity. See how popular you become after you give her this elegant .20 carat princess cut diamond solitaire ring. The diamond is SI1-SI2 clarity and I color and will be set in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.20 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring $431 Her eyes will open as wide and round as this diamond when she lays her eyes on this .20 carat solitaire ring. The diamond is SI1-SI2 clarity with I color. The round cut provides maximum brilliance and the ring will be set in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.20 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring $431 Her eyes will open as wide and round as this diamond when she lays her eyes on this .20 carat solitaire ring. The diamond is SI1-SI2 clarity with I color. The round cut provides maximum brilliance and the ring will be set in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.25 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 14K Yellow Gold With Chain $700 The bezel setting in this pendant gives the .25 carat diamond an elegant and secure fit. The diamond is SI1-SI2 in clarity and I in color which gives it as much fire as any diamond pendant. Your pendant and attached 16 chain are available in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.25 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 14K white Gold With Chain $700 The bezel setting in this pendant gives the .25 carat diamond an elegant and secure fit. The diamond is SI1-SI2 in clarity and I in color which gives it as much fire as any diamond pendant. Your pendant and attached 16 chain are available in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.25 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring $706 Princess cut diamonds are growing more and more in popularity. See how popular you become after you give her this elegant .25 carat princess cut diamond solitaire ring. The diamond is SI1-SI2 clarity and I color and will be set in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.25 Carat Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring $706 Princess cut diamonds are growing more and more in popularity. See how popular you become after you give her this elegant .25 carat princess cut diamond solitaire ring. The diamond is SI1-SI2 clarity and I color and will be set in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.25CT Yellow Gold Blue Diamond Bezel Solitaire Pendant $219 This unique womens bezel pendant features one .25ct natural blue diamond heat treated. The diamond is set in solid 14k yellow gold. An 18 14k yellow gold chain is included. .25ct total diamond weight.

.33 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 14K Yellow Gold With Chain $773.75 The bezel setting in this pendant gives the large .33 carat diamond an elegant and secure fit. The diamond is SI1-SI2 in clarity and I in color which gives it as much fire as any diamond pendant. Your pendant and attached 16 chain are available in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.33 Carat Bezel Set Diamond Solitaire Pendant Set In 14K white Gold With Chain $773.75 The bezel setting in this pendant gives the large .33 carat diamond an elegant and secure fit. The diamond is SI1-SI2 in clarity and I in color which gives it as much fire as any diamond pendant. Your pendant and attached 16 chain are available in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.33 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring $935 Her eyes will open as wide and round as this diamond when she lays her eyes on this .30 carat solitaire ring. The diamond is SI1-SI2 clarity with I color. The round cut provides maximum brilliance and the ring will be set in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.33 Carat Round Cut Diamond Solitaire Ring $935 Her eyes will open as wide and round as this diamond when she lays her eyes on this .30 carat solitaire ring. The diamond is SI1-SI2 clarity with I color. The round cut provides maximum brilliance and the ring will be set in your choice of 14k Yellow Gold or 14k White Gold.

.38CT Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond 14K Carat White Gold Womens Pendant & Chain $349 One G/H Colored I1 Clarity Princess Cut natural diamond solitaire pendant. Prong set in a 14K White Gold mounting. 18 14k white gold chain is included.

.38CT Princess Cut Solitaire Diamond 14K Karat Yelow Gold Womens Pendant & Chain $349 One G/H Colored I1 Clarity Princess Cut natural diamond solitaire pendant. Prong set in a 14K Yellow Gold mounting. 18 14k yellow gold chain is included.

.40CT Round Natural Diamond Solitaire Pendant Round Brilliant Cut Genuine Solid $259 This classic womens solitaire pendant features a .40ct round brilliant cut natural diamond. The diamond is prong set in solid 14k white gold. An 18 14k white gold clasp lock chain is included.

.5 Ct Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Swirl Set $599.99 Round Diamond Solitaire Engagement Wedding Ring In Swirl Setting 14k White Gold (.50 ctw)

.50CT Black Diamond Bezel Solitaire Pendant White Gold $169 This fancy womens pendant features one .50ct round brilliant cut natural heat treated diamond. The diamond is bezel set in solid 10k white gold. .50ct total diamond weight. An 18 10k white gold clasp lock chain is included.

.50CT Fancy Pear Shaped 14k Solitaire Diamond Pendnat $349 This antique style solitaire pendant features a .30ct fancy natural pear shaped diamond. 23 round brilliant cut natural diamonds encircle the center stone. All diamonds are set in 14k white gold. An 18&quot 14k white gold clasp lock chain is included. .50ct total diamond weight.

.50CT Princess Cut Diamond Solitaire Pendant 14K Karat Yellow Gold Carat Natural $499 One H Colored I1 Clarity Princess Cut natural diamond. Prong set in a 14K Yellow Gold mounting. 18 14k yellow gold chain is included.

.55CT Solitaire Diamond Pendant 14K Karat Yellow Gold Womens Necklace Natural $449 1 .505t G/H Colored, I1 Clarity, Round Brilliant Cut, natural diamond is prong set in a 14K Yellow Gold mounting. An 18 14k Yellow gold chain is included.

.55CT VS Round Diamond Solitaire Rope Engagement Ring 14K White Gold $1230.77 This womens solitaire engagement ring features a sparkly .55ct round brilliant cut eye clean natural diamond. The diamond is prong set in solid 14k white gold. .55ct total diamond weight.

.60CT Black Diamond Solitaire Pendant Necklace 14K Gold $149 This classic womens pendant features one round brilliant cut natural color enhanced black diamond. The diamond is prong set in solid 14k yellow gold. .60ct total diamond weight. An 18 14k yellow gold chain is included.

.65 Carat 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round Brilliant Cut $649 This classic solitaire engagment ring features a .65ct round brilliant cut natural diamond. The diamond is securely set in a solid 6 prong 14k gold mount. .65ct total diamond weight.

.65 Carat 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round Brilliant Cut $649 This classic solitaire engagment ring features a .65ct round brilliant cut natural diamond. The diamond is securely set in a solid 6 prong 14k gold mount. .65ct total diamond weight.

.65 Carat 14K Yellow Gold Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring Round Brilliant Cut $649 This classic solitaire engagment ring features a .65ct round brilliant cut natural diamond. The diamond is securely set in a solid 6 prong 14k gold mount. .65ct total diamond weight.

.75CT Round Diamond Bezel Burnish Set Solitaire Pendant 14K White Gold Necklace $899 This classic solitaire pendant feautures one .75ct round brilliant cut natural diamond. The diamond is bezel set in 14k white gold. An 18 14k white gold clasp lock chain is included. .75ct total diamond weight.

.80 Carat Diamond Fine Bail 14k Yellow Gold Solitaire Pendant $2160 Baguette and round cut diamonds are beautifully set on this pendant of fine yellow gold. Enhance your colleCaration with this .80Carat Diamond Fine Bail 14k Y Gold Solitaire Pendant.

.925 Sterling Silver Lavender CZ Engagement Ring $26.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

.925 Sterling Silver Lavender CZ Engagement Ring $26.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

.925 Sterling Silver Lavender CZ Engagement Ring $26.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

.925 Sterling Silver Lavender CZ Engagement Ring $26.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

.925 Sterling Silver Lavender CZ Engagement Ring $26.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

.925 Sterling Silver Pink Ice CZ Engagement Ring $31.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

.925 Sterling Silver Pink Ice CZ Engagement Ring $31.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

.925 Sterling Silver Pink Ice CZ Engagement Ring $31.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

.925 Sterling Silver Pink Ice CZ Engagement Ring $31.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

.925 Sterling Silver Pink Ice CZ Engagement Ring $31.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

.925 Sterling Silver Pink Ice CZ Engagement Ring $31.25 .2ct ,bonded-gold-and-silver, Cubic Zirconia, The petite engagement solitaire features one brilliant princess cut CZ hoisted by 4 prongs and set in sterling silver. White Gold Rhodium Bond is achieved using an electroplating process that coats the item with heavy layers of rhodium a close cousin of platinum that costs three times as much which gives our jewelry a platinum luster.

0.01 Cts Black Diamond Solitaire Bow Ring in 10K White Gold $479.04 This splendid Black Diamond Solitaire Bow Ring is designed with an astounding AA quality Black Diamond prong set in 10K White Gold. Approximate Black Diamond Weight: 0.01 Carats. A contemporary design oozing elegance. This product is sold by TEMPTATION – BLACK.