Q&A: Help Finding a 2.5 Ct Princess Cut Diamond For a White Gold Setting with Around $20k Budget

Hi, happy to help [contact us for your own unique coupon code].

I’m also happy to help you select a diamond or review the one you are already considering to make sure there are no issues.

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1) I do. Blue Nile is a reputable company and we recommend it to our readers often. Sometimes you can find a great value there (their prices have dropped to the point where you can often find a VVS diamond that is a better value than an eye-clean SI elsewhere).

Additionally, Mike and Annie visited their operations a couple of months ago and got to see their jewelry department and processing facilities firsthand. They are very happy with the work they do there.

2) It most certainly does. We merely recommend purchasing diamonds certified by GIA or AGS only. That’s what ensures that the diamond you are getting actually matches the quality claims. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/diamond-certification/

3) If brilliance is what you care about the most, I’d recommend getting a round diamond. It’s the most brilliant of all the diamond shapes.

4) Did you mean fluorescence? The thing about fluorescence is that it can either be a bonus (it whitens the appearance of a diamond) or a negative (it makes the diamonds look dull and milky). For DEFG diamond you should get only faint or none fluorescence, for HI medium is ok as well, and for J and lower color you can go with medium and strong fluorescence – it’ll help the diamond look whiter.

I’d be happy to make some recommendations for you, but I need a little more info.

What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center diamond (as we explain in our post on color).

Thank you for the info.

For metal, we always recommend white gold over platinum because of the huge disparity in upfront costs: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/platinum-vs-gold/. Both metals require upkeep every few years. WG needs to be dipped to retain its color and luster while PT needs to be cleaned and polished because it gets scratched and duller over time. So in the end, platinum costs you more in the beginning and doesn’t end up saving you any money in the long run. And I’d recommend 14k white gold. It’s cheaper and more durable than 18k.

I looked around and I love these options for you:
Blue Nile LD04296918
Blue Nile LD07920585
Blue Nile LD07792693

These diamonds are well cut and any of them will be very brilliant.

What do you think?

I’m glad you like it.

The code gives you $100 off of your order. According to Blue Nile, this is the best coupon code they offer at the moment.

I hope you’ll love the ring when you receive it. If you could let me know how it looks when it arrives, I’d appreciate it.

I know what you mean. In fact, I was surprised myself when I found it.

I have no idea why they’re priced this way. It happens more often than you think. The prices always depend on the particular supplier, all aspects of the stone, fluorescence, angles and proportions, types and location of inclusions, etc.

I had my colleagues double check the diamond and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with it. It looks like you got yourself an amazing value.

That’s great news!

I’m glad I could help you decide on the diamond. Let me know how it looks when it arrives!