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Hi, firstly, looking through your page and it’s a wonderful place to learn about all things diamond. I recently purchased a cushion cut from James Allen that’s going to be going onto an engagement ring, currently second guessing myself now. Could you please advise me if i made the right choice? Depending on your response I may be using their return policy.
The diamond I purchased: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/0.90-carat-d-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-1062669?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thank you!
Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate it. Now, let’s see how I can help you.
That diamond doesn’t look bad, but it’s cut a little too deep than what we recommend (60-69%). Also, we think that lowering the color grade a little can get you the best bang for your buck.
How much was the diamond?
The diamond was purchased for $4900.
Being of asian background, my family and elders would only want the best colour grade. Unfortunately this means even if there is a loss in my “bang for buck”.
I understand.
Still, if you don’t mind returning the diamond, something like this would be a much better option (a little cheaper and more brilliant):
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-1816113?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2099649?a_aid=dmnd1357
What do you think?
Thanks for your time I will receive my diamond I originally purchased in 2 days so I will be basing my decision from that and keeping your 2 diamond recommendations in mind.
My pleasure. Let me know how it looks when it arrives.
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free International Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisals
- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
- Free ring inscriptions
- Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Best-in-class packaging
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisal
- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
- High quality images of about half of their diamonds
- 24/7 Customer Service
- 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
- Best in class fulfillment
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