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Q&A: Choosing an Emerald Cut Diamond for a Bead Accent Pave Setting with Around $2,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hello. Thank you for offering this service.

I am looking for an emerald cut with a budget between $2000 and $2500. Would you be able to make any recommendations?

I did find these:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.72-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7140562?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.71-carat-h-color-if-clarity-sku-6979517?a_aid=dmnd1357

I absolutely love the H IF you sent me:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.71-carat-h-color-if-clarity-sku-6979517?a_aid=dmnd1357
It looks amazing.

The E VS2 has a bit too obvious black windowing effect, I would skip that one.

Do you think it is worth sacrificing on some of the attributes to increase the size?

Let’s see. Can you tell me your ballpark budget for the diamond? I’m happy to search for some alternatives.

I think I would like to keep the cost of the diamond to around $2,200 Canadian if I can. Do you think that is possible?

What about this one: Blue Nile LD12421292

Blue Nile LD12421292
This one has a very strong black windowing. I’d skip it.

How about something like this?
Blue Nile LD12389826
Blue Nile LD11879833

Thank you for sending those.

Just after I sent you an email, James Allen sent a 25% discount of settings which brings the combined total down. So now I think I can go with the original one I had thought of.

18K WHITE GOLD BEAD ACCENT PAVE TRIO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/0.71-carat-h-color-if-clarity-sku-6979517?a_aid=dmnd1357
Will the H make it to yellow?

That’s great news!

The complete ring looks beautiful, I really like that setting. You don’t need to worry about any potential yellowness, H color looks absolutely colorless in most settings. Go for it.

Awesome, thank you!

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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
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  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisal
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