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Hi
I’m looking for an eye clean emerald cut diamond with a budget of £5,500 (net of tax) on the stone. The diamond will be paired with a slim yellow gold cathedral solitaire setting (which is available from Blue Nile, as such I’ve focused my search from them so far). I’m also aiming for a ‘bigger’ looking stone, ideally with a length of 7mm.
I have been looking around and thought these fit the criteria but would love a professional opinion whether these are really good value. Would you likewise have any alternatives to recommend?
Both diamonds you selected are beautiful. Well done! Color-wise, I would recommend the I-color one over the other. Emeralds tend to show their color more and thus I color is a safer choice if you want to have the colorless impression.
Thanks! Your site was very helpful to narrow down the search.
I couldn’t help but to shop around further. Can you let me know of what you think of this? The GIA report looks clean but there seems to be a speckle on the stone.
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The most recent diamond is eye-clean (the speckle you see is most likely just a smudge, hair or dust, the clarity plot shows no inclusions on the table). The issue with that stone is its symmetry (it’s a bit off) and the black windowing on the edges. I’d pass on this one.
I ultimately went with the bigger colour J diamond. The colour should go nicely with the gold setting and wedding band and my girlfriend doesn’t mind the yellow glow.
Thanks again for all the help!
That’s great news! The J VVS2 has fantastic specs, I hope you’ll love it when you receive it.
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- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
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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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