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Hello. I was looking for a diamond, and I just found your homepage via google.
I was looking at this diamond
Blue Nile LD08066436
And I was wondering if this would be reasonably priced (around 1300 Euro incl. VAT)?
The diamond you found is fantastically cut, but the ‘cloud’ listed in the clarity plot is a concern. On an SI2 diamond it usually affects its brilliance in a negative way.
I’m happy to help you find some alternatives if you like. Can you just tell me what style setting you are going to use for the ring?
Thanks for the answers.
We where looking at the following setting. Please follow the link:
http://www.77diamonds.com/diamond_band_rings.html
The setting is a side stone setting / diamond band.
Name: ‘Contour’ (just scroll to the right)
We are not sure yet about the metal, either white gold or platinum.
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I was also looking at the following ones.
Blue Nile LD07544037
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I was looking at this stone from James Allen. It is only K, so not colorless. At least on the video it looks quite nice:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.63-carat-k-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2040425?a_aid=dmnd1357
together with this setting in platinum:
www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/platinum-petite-pave-cathedral-engagement-ring-item-50083?a_aid=dmnd1357
Many thanks!
Thank you for the additional info. For the type of setting you selected, I wouldn’t go lower than an I as there are additional diamonds in the band that might make the difference in colors noticeable.
Something like this would be my recommendation:
Blue Nile LD08089007
These diamonds are beautifully cut and any of them will be very brilliant.
If you want, you can use this unique Blue Nile coupon code that gives you $100 off of your order: [contact us for your own unique coupon code]
What do you think?
Thank you very much for your advice. My fiance is looking for a setting from 77diamonds (Contour). Unfortunately there are no pics of the diamonds on the page. Do u have an advice how to buy a diamond there? Or maybe buy at Blue Nile and buy the setting at 77diamonds?
You’re welcome. Can you send me the diamond you’re looking at on the 77diamonds website? We’ve had no experiences with their company and don’t know how they work and what quality service they offer, but I’m happy to comment on the diamonds you select there (I just need to see the GIA report and the price).
Thanks.
I put some Diamonds in the email. The setting would be this one:
Contour Setting
1. Diamond
http://www.77diamonds.com/Certification.aspx?code=RBCP2SNNNXXZ
2. Diamond
http://www.77diamonds.com/Certification.aspx?code=RBCPTXFM7KEM
GIA report 6235710240
3. Diamond
http://www.77diamonds.com/Certification.aspx?code=RBILZAXAFSWJ
GIA report 1235587392
4. Diamond
http://www.77diamonds.com/Certification.aspx?code=RBCPESWU3KBF
GIA report 7232939551
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Thanks. I put some diamonds in the email. The setting would be this one: ‘Contour’.
This one is a fantastic choice:
http://www.77diamonds.com/Certification.aspx?code=RBCPTXFM7KEM
It’s beautifully cut, I like it a lot. But the crystal in the clarity characteristics is a concern. Can you ask them for its picture?
Here is the pic from the page.
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I also put the pic of another one:
http://www.77diamonds.com/Certification.aspx?code=RBCPUQ7ZYFTX
GIA report 6241327399
Thank you. The new diamond looks like a better choice, it’s much cleaner.
Thank you, we will order that one. Would you go with a setting in 18k white gold or platinum?
I’d go with 14k white gold. It’s cheaper and more durable than 18k. We don’t think you should waste money on platinum: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/platinum-vs-gold/
If you could let me know how it looks when it arrives, I’d appreciate it.
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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