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Q&A: Choosing a Cushion Cut Diamond for a Halo Setting With Up to £2000 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hello, I’ve been looking online & I’ve found the style – I’ve been looking at
https://www.thediamondstore.co.uk/danielle-gia-diamond-engagement-side-stone-ring-in-18kw-gold-1ct-g-si2-p23547c1248.cfm

Would you say this is a good deal or could I get identical for cheaper? Your advice would be greatly appreciated.

I wouldn’t recommend purchasing from them. They claim that the diamond is GIA certified, but you as a customer don’t have access to the certificate. When I asked for it, one of their reps told me they don’t have access to the diamond directly and when I requested the GIA number (for me to look up the cert myself), they would just stop talking to me. It sounds like a scam.

Thanks for the heads up.

Would it be possible for any recommendations from Blue Nile of similar style rings for a value of around £2000 please with the same characteristics or better?

How do you feel about this combo?
Cushion Cut Halo Diamond Engagement Ring

Blue Nile LD10524298

This diamond is certified by the GIA lab, it’s beautifully cut and will be very brilliant.

I really like the halo you have chosen but I was thinking maybe a bigger center diamond that the 0.36k, my budget would be to the max of about £2700/£2800.

Alright. Would something like this suit you better?
Blue Nile LD10961935

Blue Nile LD10861819

How would item LD10409830 line up against them?

It would look much worse. The depth% of 74.1 is too high and that diamond will lose a lot of its brilliance. I don’t know why it’s marked as an Astor cut.

Thanks for that, so the 0.5k or the 0.59k that you have suggested would look better?? I’m planning on ordering tomorrow, just to finalise the diamond.

Absolutely. Either of them is an excellent choice.

Let me how it goes.

Magic I think I might go the 0.59k, hopefully, I have it ordered by the end of the day tomorrow I shall let you know how it goes!!

I can’t thank you enough!

It was my pleasure helping you.

If you can also write me back once you receive the ring, that would be great. I’d love to know how you like it in person.

The ring arrived today and it’s beautifull!!! I’m speechless!!!

I can’t thank you enough for your help & guidance.

I wish you all the best & continue to offer such a great service for us men in need.

Thanks!!!!

Regards,
One happy guy

Thank you so much for such wonderful feedback 🙂 It’s been my pleasure helping you.

If it’s not too much to ask, do you think you can do me a quick favor and write a small review on www.ivouch.com? If you could, I would be extremely grateful. Here is the link:
[LINK TO REVIEW ON IVOUCH]

Done 🙂

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.
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)
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