Q&A: Help Finding a 1 Ct. Round Diamond for a White Gold East-West Solitaire

I’m thinking of buying an engagement ring off Blue Nile.com. I live in Canada and it’s mentioned you have unique promo codes for Blue Nile?

Can you send me one? Thanks!

Thanks!

Here are the links for the diamond and setting I’m looking at getting.

Diamond: Blue Nile LD08709328
Setting: Blue Nile East-West Solitaire Engagement Ring

I wasn’t REALLY thinking of spending over $5000 CAD but I’m hoping it’s worth the price given the CUT (because that’s the most important component right?? haha).

Your insight would be greatly appreciated 🙂

Thanks for the advice!

I’m definitely considering one of those 2 options. I’m clearly an inexperienced ring shopper which is why I’m wondering – is there a big difference in “size” between a 0.9 carat VS 1.0 carat diamond? Or is it really just a “status” element to have a 1 carat diamond ring?

And if so – what’s the price difference between the 2 options you gave me VS a 1 carat diamond with similar characteristics (color, cut, clarity). I guess there’s not much difference between VS2 and VVS2?

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As an update, this is the diamond I am thinking of purchasing. Let me know your thoughts!

Secondly, my girlfriend says she’s in between a 5 and a 5.5 ring size. I already sent an email to customer service at Blue Nile but wondering if you know anything about finding the best middle ground? Or just purchase 5.5 and then re-size later?

Thirdly, do you know anything about the lifetime warranty for cleaning and inspection services if I’m in Canada? Do I ship to Seattle or is there a location in Canada I can ship to? (I also asked this question to customer service).

Thanks!

So I’ve narrowed it down to 3 rings – just want to make sure they’re eye clean – and the J color won’t be an issue from a visual standpoint (compared to an I):
Blue Nile LD08725162
Blue Nile LD08368065 (Is medium fluorescence an issue?)
Blue Nile LD08462061

Let me know your thoughts and thanks for your insight (and patience)!