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Hi. I need help finding the best engagement ring under $3,000. I would like the center solitaire to be 1.0ct. Cushion cut preferred. Thank you.
Here’s a diamond with the quality I’d recommend:
Blue Nile LD08625161
It’s very well cut, eye-clean and going to look colorless.
What do you think?
The 0.91 carat size is too small. Other recommendations? Thank you.
If you wish for a 1.00 carat stone, you’d have to increase your budget. Here’s my suggestion of a quality cushion cut:
Blue Nile LD08627015
Or this one:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-3057813?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thank you. Is it possible to get a 2.0ct solitaire for $5,000?
Not with the quality we’d recommend. One more question, what metal are you going to use (white or yellow gold)?
14K white gold. I think they’re around $300-$400.
Thank you for the information.
Here’s the biggest stone I found within the budget you mentioned:
Blue Nile LD08791072
What do you think?
The diamond you have selected is not currently available.
I’m sorry to hear that the stone was gone so quickly.
BN just added a few more stones on their site. Here’s one more option I found:
Blue Nile LD08717259
It’s slightly bigger and still within your budget. What do you think of this one?
Thank you. As a female, would you be satisfied with this stone?
I understand that you want to fulfill the expectations of your partner. Both diamonds (the one carat and this 1.18 carat) are beautiful and with great overall specifications.
I believe that size is mainly the matter of personal taste. And I am not able to guess which of them is more suitable for you. But I can tell that either of them is a great way to go in terms of quality.
I’m sorry I can’t be of a better help with this decision making. Let me know what you decide.
I will most likely order the 1.00ct diamond.
Fantastic!
Keep me posted, please.
Will be making the purchase tomorrow. Thanks.
That’s great news! Please, let me know how it looks when you receive 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
- 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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