I’m looking for a cushion diamond about 1 carat up to $4,500 in budget.
Thanks.
Can you please tell me what setting style (solitaire/pave/side stones/halo) and metal (white gold/platinum/yellow gold/rose gold) you’re planning to go with? Different settings suit different colors better (https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/).
Do you prefer a rectangular or a square cushion cut? This info will help me set the right search parameters. Then I’ll gladly send you some suggestions.
Square cushion, pave setting.
Thank you for the additional info.
Have a look at these options:
Blue Nile LD11543571
Blue Nile LD11761088
These diamonds are well-cut and very bright and brilliant.
My son thinks he would like to go a little larger based on what he saw with the 1.25 carat in the ring at the store. I found these. What do you think?
It’s not eye-clean.
How about this one:
Blue Nile LD11883320
As far as the setting, is that just preference? Is there anything we should consider with that size diamond or any other factors?
I can’t think of anything. Choosing a setting is a matter of personal taste and preference.
I think we have narrowed it down to these two:
Blue Nile LD11261465
Blue Nile LD11544595
Which of the two below is better for the money?
I personally like this stone more (Blue Nile LD11261465). It’s a little bit bigger, has a better color and clarity grade while the price difference is very small. Which one do you prefer?
That is the one he’s getting with the French pave band. Thank you for all your help!! (And we stayed in budget!).
Perfect!
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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
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