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We are looking for a diamond engagement ring either bezel set or three stone with sapphire side stones for about 5k. Can you help us locate? I prefer diamond with a lot of sparkle and will sacrifice size for quality.
I’d be happy to help you, I just need a little more info.
Can you tell me what shape diamond are you looking for?
Also, is your budget for the whole ring or the diamond only?
Once I know this, I’ll be able to help you more.
Thanks for your email. We are looking for a round diamond, the 5k is for whole ring. I was considering a cushion cut but didn’t know how much sparkle it would have in a bezel setting.
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I found this listing. Is this a good price? http://eragem.com/wms11323.html.
If brilliance is what you care about the most, I’d go with a round cut. They are the most brilliant ones.
For maximum brilliance and fire possible, I would recommend Brian Gavin’s Signature Hearts and Arrows. Brian Gavin is known as one of the world’s experts when it comes to perfectly cut diamonds. BGD’s Signature diamonds are incredibly brilliant and truly impressive.
This would be my recommendation from their selection:
www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/lola-sholdt-14k-white-gold-5341w14&a_aid=y
www.briangavindiamonds.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/alice-14k-white-gold-5953w14&a_aid=y
www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/0.831-i-vs1-round-diamond-ags-104087405034&a_aid=y
This diamond is superbly cut, eye-clean and will be extremely brilliant. It’s an excellent choice.
What do you think?
As for your follow-up email, GIA and AGS are the certs you should stick with. This way you can make sure you’re getting the best bang for your buck. The biggest concern is to avoid illegitimately certified diamonds, they inflate the quality claims. You aren’t getting a cheaper deal, but an inferior diamond. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/diamond-certification/
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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.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free International Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisals
- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
- Free ring inscriptions
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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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