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Q&A: Help Choosing a Pear-Shaped Diamond With a $4,000 Budget

By Mike Fried, Updated June 29, 2020

Hi, I am currently looking for an engagement ring and I am hoping you can give me advice on the perfect ring for the best price!

My budget is approx. £3000 however with your advice, if I could find a beautiful ring that is slightly cheaper, that would be great!

I have been looking on Blue Nile and like pear, round and oval shaped diamonds. My girlfriend has short fingers and I read that the pear, oval or marquise shape diamond could help lengthen the appearance of her finger. At the moment, I have been focusing on the pear shaped diamond and have seen a number of 0.6ct D IF diamonds for ~£1800 and a 0.7ct E VVS1 diamond for £1900.

As for setting, I like the Petite Diamond, Petite Milgrain, Monique Lhuillier Jardin and Classic Pear Shaped rings. I have read slender, narrow-width bands create the illusion of length therefore I was wondering which of these you would think suitable?

I also read that you occasionally have unique single-use coupons available for readers who contact you. Do you have offers available at the moment?

I am looking forward to hearing back from you at this exciting time!

I believe that the choice of a shape of diamond and setting is mainly the matter of a personal taste.So I’d like to leave this decision up to you and your partner.

Here’s a diamond with the quality I’d recommend:
Blue Nile LD07427166

What do you think?

Thank you for the reply. Sorry it has taken me some time to get back to you but I was away on holiday.

I have been considering the shape of engagement ring I would like to purchase and have decided on the pear shape.

Unfortunately the diamond you recommended is now unavailable however I have reconsidered my budget and having read the advice page on your website regarding pear shape diamonds, I have found a nice diamond that, on paper, fulfills all of the characteristics that are essential to a good pear diamond. Please see the link below:
Blue Nile LD08732497

From the image on the website, I cannot see a significant bow tie in the diamond and think the edges look smooth and nicely rounded towards the point.

I would really appreciate if you could take a look and provide feedback on this particular diamond.

It’s nice to hear from you again.

The stone you found has great overall specifications. As you mentioned, the bow-tie is also none or a little. At the same time, I found a slightly less expensive option for you:
Blue Nile LD08697437

An H color stone is going to look colorless and it saves you money.

What do you think?

Thank you for the advice and recommending another diamond. I have, however, already purchased the one that I sent to you.

I am happy with the choice and looking forward to proposing in a couple of weeks!

I will definitely recommend the site to friends and family in the future.

The stone you found is fantastic and it surely was a great way to go.

Thank you for your kind words and please let me know how you like the stone once it arrives.

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.
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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
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  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisal
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