Q&A: Choosing an Oval Diamond below $2500 for a White Gold Halo Setting

I have been reading your website and wanted to get your opinion on some oval diamonds.

1. I am looking to stay at or below $2500 for the diamond.
2. I am planning on 14k white gold
3. Want to get an oval halo with stones on the band

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Over the weekend, I picked out a couple of diamonds off JamesAllen.com and was wondering if they were good buys or not. For ovals, is it worth the little extra money to go from “good symmetry” to very good or excellent?

Below are some of the links to my favorites:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.70-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-204677?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.78-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-222464?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.73-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-224561?a_aid=dmnd1357

Of course, feel free to send any others that you may think are better.

Thanks in advance for your time, I really appreciate the professional help.

I absolutely adore this diamond:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.78-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-222464?a_aid=dmnd1357

You made a fantastic choice. The cut is phenomenal on it (great L:W ratio and there is no bowtie at all).

I ended up purchasing it! Thanks again for your help!

Sounds great Ryan. Please let me know how it looks when it arrives.

I just got my diamond! Absolutely love it. Very beautiful, and I really like the shape/proportion.

Thanks for writing and letting us know. I’m delighted that you were pleased with our help.

We wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment. [/question]

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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
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