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I’m looking for a loose round diamond, going in a pave band (white gold) in a 4 prong setting.
My budget is about $19,000 CAD and ideally I’d like a 2 carat diamond.
I’d also prefer to pick up the diamond in the US as opposed to shipping in to Canada. It’s fairly easy for me to fly to the US as I’m located in Toronto. Would that make sense?
Here is an example of one I was looking at, but wanted your expertise on how you think it looks!
I’d appreciate any feedback you have!
Welcome back.
The diamond you sent me is beautifully cut, but unfortunately, the strong fluorescence might cause some issues. It usually makes I+ diamonds look hazy/milky. It’s better to avoid it when you can’t see it in person before the purchase.
I found this diamond on Blue Nile:
Blue Nile LD11785079
It is a bit over 19k, but not by much and it’s a gorgeous diamond.
What do you think?
I also found this one with a higher clarity, would you still recommend the one you sent?
They both look great. Because they both are eye-clean, the only difference is in the price. If you think the VS1 is worth almost C$400 more, go for it.
I’ve actually put the one you suggested on hold.
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