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Q&A: Choosing a 2.00 Ct. Oval Diamond for a Rose Gold Setting With a $20k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hello!

I’m looking to find the best diamond online for a 6 prong Tiffany style all rose gold ring. A really nice cut followed by clarity (eye clean) are most important to me, and the color may be somewhat forgiving with a rose gold ring. They’re all around 2 carats anyway.

Which of these do you like best, and should I be looking elsewhere?

Blue Nile
Blue Nile LD12734218
Blue Nile LD12669957
Blue Nile LD12756031
Blue Nile LD12477722
Blue Nile LD12651938

James Allen
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.00-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6917824?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7455165?a_aid=dmnd1357

Thanks!

Regarding the diamonds you found, here are my comments:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7455165?a_aid=dmnd1357 – This stone has a little bit of a side bowtie. But it’s a nicely cut oval diamond.

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.00-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6917824?a_aid=dmnd1357– I wouldn’t recommend this stone because of the fluorescence. It may cause a hazy/milky look.

Blue Nile LD12734218 – Again, the fluorescence is an issue.

Blue Nile LD12669957 – Nice stone.

Blue Nile LD12756031 – The fluorescence is a problem and I’m not a big fan of the bowtie.

Blue Nile LD12477722 – Significant bowtie.

Blue Nile LD12651938 – The bowtie might be a bit visible.

You may have a look at these alternatives:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/2.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-7445875?a_aid=dmnd1357

Blue Nile LD12703599

Blue Nile LD12674643

As for the settings, I found these:
14K ROSE GOLD 2MM COMFORT FIT SOLITAIRE ENGAGEMENT RING (SIX PRONG)
14K ROSE GOLD PRESENTATION SOLITAIRE (SIX PRONG)

But those have white gold prongs. As for BN, you would need to ask them how much a custom-made ring would cost.

Thank you so much! I’ve put a hold on one of the alternatives you suggested from Blue Nile LD12674643

Great choice! I hope you’ll love it wven more when you receice it.

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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
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