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I am looking for a diamond around 2 carats, ideal cut. It will be mounted against a wide gold band. From what I have read I can get a diamond a little further down the color scale because of the band color. As far as clarity goes I was thinking VS1. It will be a round cut. I see prices all over the board. I looked at James Allen who looks reasonable and Brian Gavin who is more expensive. I want to make sure I am comparing apples to apples. Any input?
I checked the inventory of JA and Brian Gavin but I found the best bang for your buck on Blue Nile:
Blue Nile LD07619930
This stone is very well cut and going to look colorless in a solitaire style setting: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/.
What do you think?
That looks pretty good. I thought that Blue Nile was not such a great company when compared to other dealers. This however may not be the case. Can you find something close to this diamond more in the 12,000 range. Would consider something just a shade under 2 carats.
We have had great experiences with Blue Nile.
Here’s a very well cut diamond within 12k:
Blue Nile LD07606761
You can also go one color grade down. A J color stone is great for a solitaire style setting:
What do you think?
You think the J would look good against a wide gold band?
Yes, if there are no additional diamonds in the setting, J color is great: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color//.
Great, can you give me the link to that diamond again? Thanks for your help.
Do you mean the link with the J color stone?
Blue Nile LD07142085
Thanks!
My pleasure.
Is this one your favorite?
Yes, I believe I like this one the best. Do I contact them directly to purchase?
That’s great news.
Yes, I suggest contacting them directly. They’ll help you finish the purchase.
Let me know how you like the ring once 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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