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Hi there. I’m a Canadian looking for my forever oval diamond. You have specific buying tips for other shapes but not ovals. What do you recommend for the 4Cs for this shape? It would be set in 14k white gold. I’m looking for best bang for buck for 1 carat. Is it worth buying online in states and having set in Canada or does end all work out to the same by the time I’m done with duty taxes and final setting?
Thank you in advance.
We recommend purchasing online as you can get better value this way (even after adding the costs for shipping and taxes).
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.02-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2135326?a_aid=dmnd1357
This is a quality diamond we recommend. An H color stone is going to look colorless, it’s very well cut, eye-clean and there’s no bow-tie effect.
What do you think?
Thank you for your reply. I’m ultimately looking for the best stone in best shape for $3500-4500 Canadian.
I dream about ovals and cushions but if princess is more bang for your buck I don’t mind either.
Any other suggestions?
If you wish for these shapes, go for it. I found a cushion cut stone on Blue Nile:
Blue Nile LD06564025
And here’s a slightly smaller oval shape stone:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-2337703?a_aid=dmnd1357
We’ve had great experiences with both companies. The diamonds on BN are duty free but there will be import tax to Canada.
Let me know what you think.
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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