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Q&A: Help Finding a 1.21 Ct. Round Diamond for a Platinum Tiffany-Style Setting With Around $8k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hello! I am choosing an engagement ring and your articles have been a great help to me! I am going to buy a 1.21 carat (this number has special meaning to us) round diamond with a platinum Tiffany setting. My budget for the diamond is around $8000. I trimmed down the list to 3 diamonds and would like to have your precious opinion on my options:

1. Blue Nile LD09105269

2. Blue Nile LD08917660

3. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3049944?a_aid=dmnd1357

Moreover, if there is any discount coupon of these companies, could you offer me? Thank you so much for your help!

Here’s the Blue Nile code: [contact us for your own unique coupon code]

As for the diamonds you selected, here’s my opinion on them:

LD09105269 – not eye-clean
LD08917660 – this one is cleaner, but I’m still not a huge fan of the inclusion in the center
SKU-3049944 – this one is beautifully cut and eye-clean, I like it a lot

Thanks so much for your advice! I guess I would choose the one from James Allen that you recommended. I will make the purchase 1-2 weeks later and I will surely let you know after I have made the payment.

Thanks again!

I’m glad I could help. Feel free to get back in touch if there’s anything else I can help with.

Hello. Today I wished to make the purchase but found that the diamond from James Allen that you recommended was no longer available. I am so sorry to bother you again, but could you help me once more in choosing the perfect diamond?

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3240616?a_aid=dmnd1357

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-2785606?a_aid=dmnd1357

Blue Nile LD07307588

The setting will be platinum Tiffany setting.

Thank you so much!!!

That’s a bummer, but it looks like you found yourself three beautiful alternatives to choose from! I love the new diamonds, every one of them is an excellent choice! Well done!

Thank you for your prompt reply and it is great to be reassured! I have placed an order on the first one (James Allen SKU: 3240616).

Thanks again!

You’re welcome. You got yourself a beautiful diamond. Let me know how it looks when it arrives!

The diamond looks great and my girlfriend says Yes 🙂

Thank you very much for your help!

Congratulations! I’m glad that you are happy with the ring, the picture is stunning.

If it’s not too much to ask, do you think you can do me a quick favor and write a small review on www.ivouch.com? If you could, I would be extremely grateful.

[LINK TO REVIEW ON IVOUCH]

I wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment.

I wrote the review 😉

Thanks for your help in this important part of my life!

Thank you, I really appreciate it.

It’s been my pleasure.

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.
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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.
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  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
  • Provide insurance appraisals
  • One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
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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. Save 25% on settings at Blue Nile!

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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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