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Hi, I have two questions. One is about a ring ( Plat, simple band 1 CT , VS1, I, GIA cert, excellent cut, polish and symmetry). I plan to upgrade from a smaller, but very well cut (masterpiece) stone.
How much should I expect to pay?
Secondly, I am looking for a pair of studs , about 1.5 ct total (0.7-0.75 each), I or better color and SI or better. Any recommendations? I have a pair that are 0.8 total, VS2 and H that I love.
I would appreciate your suggestions for a ring and studs. Thank you for putting together such an informative site! I wish I had stumbled upon it earlier.
Quick question to make sure we are on the same page. Do you want a round diamond? It seems you do, but I want to be sure.
As for the studs, I’d recommend these:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-205069?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-sku-232335?a_aid=dmnd1357
What do you think?
Thanks! Those are gorgeous studs.
I cant seem to get my head over having a stone in higher clarity. If I have to stay around $5000, would you suggest I go down in color or size to achieve a higher clarity?
And yes, I am looking for a round stone for my ring.
For the studs it makes no sense at all to go up in clarity. When people see your jewelry, they look at it in a natural way. For an engagement ring, you stick your hand out and people look at it from less than a foot away. So you need to be more careful with rings. For a studs, unless they are super creepy, they look at it from a bit of a distance. All they will see is the fire and brilliance. You need to worry about clarity, but not nearly as much as with a ring. Keep in mind that the photos are super magnified.
As for the ring, I LOVE this diamond:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.04-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-sku-227398?a_aid=dmnd1357
It is absolutely fantastic. What do 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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