Q&A: Choosing an Oval, Cushion or Emerald Cut Diamond for a Pavé or Vintage Ring With $20k Total Budget

I am looking for either an oval or an emerald cut diamond between 1.85 and 2.15 ct. to be placed in either a pave or vintage setting. I prefer to go through Blue Nile.

Which shape do you think is better value? What should be my top priority outside of cut for these shapes? Total budget is around $20K.

Both shapes hold the same value. The most important thing to have is the GIA report and the picture/video of the diamond.

I like these two for you:
Blue Nile LD08763987
Blue Nile LD08169317

They are well cut, eye-clean and either of them will make a beautiful ring.

What do you think?

These look great. Could you also send me an option for a cushion as well?

Sure, here you go:
Blue Nile LD08709997

It has great specs.

Thoughts?

Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I just got back from vacation and went to order the oval diamond and it is no longer available on Blue Nile.

Can you please see if you can find a similar one? Again, specifications are oval diamond around 2 carats, I want total ring price to be under $20,000 so diamond should cost between $12,000 to $18,000?

Thank you so much for your help.

No worries. How about this one?
Blue Nile LD08607234

What do you think about these?
Blue Nile LD08707708
Blue Nile LD08405539

They have good specs, but I can’t recommend an oval diamond without seeing its picture/video first. You should ask for their photos.

Thanks. I have requested the photos and will forward when I receive. It will take 24-48 hours.

Great. Keep me posted.

Please see attached photos of the 2 diamonds. Thoughts?

Thank you. They both look good, the bow-ties are ok.

Now it’s entirely up to you, both of the diamonds are great choices.

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