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Q&A: Choosing a Round Diamond Center for the Truly Zac Posen Halo Ring With a $3,400 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi, I’m from Canada and am looking at getting the Truly Zac Posen Floral Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold (1/6 ct.tw.) C$1,235.40 from Blue Nile as well as a diamond to go into it. The diamond I matched to it is stock number Blue Nile LD07948433. My budget is 4100 CAD. What do you think of this diamond and are you able to find one of better value with similar or better characteristics?

I also read on your website that you have discount codes. I am interested in receiving one.

Thanks.

That diamond is beautifully cut, but the color J is way too low for a halo setting. The diamond would have a strong yellowish tinge. H+ is what I’d recommend at the lowest to make sure it’ll still appear colorless.

Something like this would be my recommendation:
Blue Nile LD08300789

This one is fantastically cut and will be very brilliant in that setting you picked.

If you want, you can use this unique coupon code that gives you $50 off of your order: [contact us for your own unique coupon code]

What do you think?

Thanks for your recommendation. Based on the research I have done it seems as though your recommendation fits with my idea of a brilliant diamond.

However, now that you are recommending I at least do H, I’m willing to increase my budget to get a larger diamond. at least .7ct. I found this Blue Nile LD07759843 which is about as high ($) as I want to go. I also like how I can see the actual diamond in this case. Please tell me what you think. and if you have any other recommendations.

Thanks.

You’re welcome.

The diamond you found is stunning! It’s gorgeously cut, eye-clean and will make an amazing ring. Well done!

Great. So all I do is use the code for you to get credit?

Thank you for thinking about us. It is enough if you use this email address to make the purchase. This will help us double check with BN.

It’s been a pleasure helping you.

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What we love about them:
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