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My friend recommended your services. I am searching for the perfect diamond for an engagement ring. I am looking for the best diamond with a fixed budget. Here are the things I’m looking for:
Shape: Round
Cut: Ideal
Color range: I, H, G
Clarity: VS2-VVS2
Carat: .80-1.00
Budget: up to $5800.
I want to thank you in advance for your help. I look forward to hearing from you.
I’d be happy to make some recommendations and guide you through the process. What type of setting are you considering? Yellow gold or white gold/platinum? Will it be a solitaire or does it have sidestones/pave? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center diamond (as we explain in our post on color).
I would like a loose diamond. I have a setting. white gold and halo. I am sorry that I am not fluent in the verbage. Please let me know if that helps.
These are my recommendations:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.96-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-102855?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-316515?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.03-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-274338?a_aid=dmnd1357
Personally, the 1.01 is my favorite. What do you think?
Thank you for your help. I like the 1.01 too.
For the si2 clarity, would I be able to see the inclusion with the naked eye?
The diamond is eye-clean.
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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
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- Provide insurance appraisals
- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
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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)
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