Hello, I have been researching diligently to find the right diamond for an engagement ring! My girlfriend seems to like white gold/platinum halo styled engagement rings and I have found a couple rings from Brilliant Earth and James Allen that she would love. I’m thinking she would prefer a round or cushion cut diamond to go along with it!
I have read that halo rings are good at making a diamond look larger than they actually are. I was thinking about getting a diamond that is around .75 carat but am totally open to your recommendation of size. My budget for the entire ring is 5-6 thousand dollars Canadian and the ring settings I have looked at are in the 1800 -2200$ range. I have done research on diamonds and have an idea of the 4 Cs but looking at a diamond I find it difficult to differentiate between good and bad diamonds.
I have provided a link to the ring that I am leaning towards most:
https://www.brilliantearth.com/Waverly-Diamond-Ring-(1/2-ct.-tw.)-White-Gold-BE1D64-3957961/
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Does your budget include taxes as well? Where are you located?
My budget is 5-6 thousand after taxes! I also am consulting with a custom jeweler in my city with the same design in mind to see what can of ring they can make and their estimate!
I would like have a loose diamond for them to put in so that I know I am getting a rock that she will truly love. I am located in Manitoba!
Thanks for the details.
I found this ring for you:
Blue Nile LD07980256
Blue Nile Floating Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
The total after taxes should be around C$5,000.
Let me know what you think.
I absolutely love the diamond it looks gorgeous but I have looked at that ring before and like everything about it but I don’t like how it is floating (space between the main diamond and the smaller diamonds around it).
It is also awesome that the diamond is duty free!
How about this setting?
Blue Nile Classic Halo Diamond Engagement Ring
What we love about them:
- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. James Allen will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
- Free International Shipping
- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
- Provide insurance appraisals
- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
- Free ring inscriptions
- Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Best-in-class packaging
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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