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Good day, I’m looking to buy an engagement ring and wonder if you can help me out in this diamond jungle? How much should I expect to put down for a 1 carat diamond? I’m well aware of the many different circumstances but still would appreciate your expertise help. Is there any place in the world where it’s cheaper to buy from? Is it safe to buy online? Hope to hear back from you shortly.
Kind regards.
It’s definitely better to buy it online: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/buy-diamonds-online/.
What shape diamond and style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones, halo) and metal (yellow gold, white gold, platinum) are you looking for?
Thanks for your reply.
I’m thinking of a round cut diamond, solitaire on either white gold/platinum, depending on the price.
I would need the ring in a month. Is that possible?
Yes, it is for sure possible.
The best price I found for a 1ct round diamond was around 4k:
Blue Nile LD08636877
You can ask them for the actual photo, but after seeing the clarity plot in the cert, I’m fairly positive that it’s fine. It’s beautifully cut and will look very bright and brilliant.
A setting could cost around $200, so altogether, you’d pay slightly over 4k.
What do you think?
Also, you can use their coupon code for $50 off and reduce the final cost a bit: [contact us for your own unique coupon code].
Hi, yes it’s true, it does look good.
Would this be your choice in this case? What about the setting? Can I see the complete result, diamond together with setting?
Would it be possible to receive it for the beginning of next month?
Many thanks!
Yes, that diamond would be my choice. Take a look at their setting inventory and pick a setting you like. I’m pretty sure there won’t be a problem to receive the ring at the beginning of the upcoming month. You can talk to Blue Nile directly about the details or a confirmation.
Ok, thank you!
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I forgot to ask. Is it possible to ship it to U.K.? And if yes, is there any customs I would have to pay?
Oh, I didn’t know you were in the UK. However, it’s no problem. Blue Nile has an office in Dublin, so you don’t have to pay any import tax. If you change your location on their website, the price will show you the total after the VAT. You shouldn’t pay anything else.
Ok, thanks!
My pleasure.
Let me know how the ring looks when you receive it.
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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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