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Q&A: Help Finding a Pair of Earrings With a $4500 Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

I’m looking at a possible Blue Nile purchase. What type of discount is offered with a code?

Here is the code for $100 off of a purchase over 1k: [contact us for your own unique coupon code]. According to BN, this is the best coupon they are offering right now. I hope it helps.

Let me know if you need any help with the search. I’d be more than happy to help.

Thanks. I’m looking for diamond studs. I want something in the 1.2 to 1.4 tcw. I want them to be as brilliant as possible. I don’t want to spend more the 4 to 4500. I also want a setting that sits flush to ear. Was thinking about the martini setting. Thanks.

How about this pair?
Blue Nile LD08085084
Blue Nile LD08028439
Blue Nile Earrings

Both diamonds look great and are perfectly cut so they will have a lot of fire.

So those spots you can see under magnification wouldn’t be noticeable to the eye? I like these otherwise. What do you thing the best setting would be? I was thinking martini. I want them to sit flush in my ear… The only thing that concerns me would be if these would be to big or heavy with the setting. Do you have an option just slightly smaller or would it not really matter?

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One other thing. Do you think the I color will be okay? I know it’s on your ear but I’m a little concerned it won’t appear white or clear.

The inclusions won’t be noticeable at all. As for the color, what is your complexion? Unless you’re extremely white, the I color won’t be an issue.

The size is subjective. The Martini setting is a great choice, but maybe a basket would sit better in the ear. Ask BN about it directly.

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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
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