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You previously assisted with locating some diamond earrings, could you help again with an engagement ring please?
Thanks in advance.
Can you tell me what shape diamond, style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones, halo) and metal (yellow gold, white gold, platinum) are you looking for?
Also, what is your ballpark budget?
I was thinking that it would be a vintage style ring on platinum. Ballpark budget £2k.
Thanks!
Should there be additional diamonds in the band? Would you like one of the following ones?
Blue Nile Vintage Diamond Rings
Yes, there is a ring on there which would be great. It’s the Milgrain Marquise.
What colour and clarity diamond would you suggest I should be considering?
Are you looking for a round diamond? If so, this would be a perfect choice:
Blue Nile LD07977209
I searched for I+ color diamonds and this one happened to be the best option.
Also, I recommend getting white gold over platinum. The reason is the huge disparity in upfront costs. As our article says, the WG has to be dipped every few years and the platinum needs to be polished as well because it scratches. So ultimately, platinum costs you more in the beginning and doesn’t end up saving you any money in the long run.
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Actually, this one will be a better choice even tho it doesn’t have a photo (you can request it):
Blue Nile LD08143949
Also, Blue Nile has reached to us and gave us a few coupon codes for $100 discount for the education we provide on our site. Here is one for you as well. [contact us for your own unique coupon code]
I have just ordered the diamond ring.
Very happy with your help!
Great news! It was my pleasure.
Let me know how it looks when you receive it.
Unfortunately, I’ve just received an email to say that the diamond you recommended was sold just before I placed my order.
Could you please recommend another?
Please note that due to the savings on buying a white gold ring (instead of platinum) I now have up to £850 to spend on the diamond.
Many thanks!
I’m sorry to hear that. What do you think of this diamond?
Blue Nile LD08135572
The price jump for a larger diamond is way too much. If you wanted a 0.50ct, it would cost around £1k.
Thank you very much. Nice choice – and Blue Nile seem to have given it to me at the original price, saving me £150!
That’s even better!
Let me know how it goes.
What we love about them:
- 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
- Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Best-in-class packaging
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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