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I am looking at buying a replacement diamond for my wife’s ring, the original fell out of the setting and was lost. I would like to get a princess cut diamond between 1-1.5 carats but really don’t want to sacrifice on the quality for the money that I will be spending (my wife doesn’t want me to spend more than $5k but I think I can not get in too much trouble if I keep it under $7k).
I have been looking at the websites and end up getting lost in all the filters; however, I have noticed that it appears that I can get more diamond for the money at brilliance.com, am I over looking something? I would appreciate any help you can offer in securing a diamond.
We secret shopped Brilliance a few years ago and weren’t happy with their service. It’s possible that they have improved since then, but we don’t know.
Can you send me a photo of the ring? I would like to get a better idea what to look for.
So sorry for the late response. I am still looking for a diamond and would really like to get one on order soon. I guess it’s a good thing that I didn’t get one on order sooner as my wife would now prefer a round to a princess cut. I have attached the only picture of the ring we have to give you an idea of the setting.
I look forward to your response.
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No problem at all. I found these two amazing diamonds on Blue Nile:
Blue Nile LD08412453
Blue Nile LD08004914
Both are fantastically cut and will look very bright and brilliant. Let me know what you think of them.
I looked at them and I can’t understand why the diamond with the stock number ending in 4914 is less money but has a considerable higher clarity and no fluorescence as compared to the other diamond does a .06 larger carat size make that much of a difference? What am I missing or not understanding?
The price difference is minimal and the carat weight matters a lot. If the carat weight was the same, the IF diamond would be much more expensive. You’re not missing anything, both are amazing.
Another delayed response; however, by the time I got your response the diamonds you referenced were already gone could you make another recommendation please?
No worries. Here are two more diamonds:
Blue Nile LD04933893
Blue Nile LD08485608
I really want a diamond that is at the smallest 1.25 carats – do you have another suggestion?
Look at these three:
Blue Nile LD08543710
Blue Nile LD08314155
Blue Nile LD08559296
I am sure this isn’t the first you have heard this but the more I look the more I question my choices – I want to get the absolute best I can for my wife – after 26 years she deserves it. Then I start looking at the various options you have presented and look some more and learn some more… I.e. different inclusion types and fluorescence etc. – the more I discover the more I know I don’t know. You have made 3 recommendations below and in the end I am concerned whether I am making the right selection. I am open to spending more if need be but again I don’t know whether I will be able to detect a difference or not, other than what a piece of paper tells…
I found these diamonds as well – where would your choice be and why what makes your choice better than the other, whether it’s one of the three you selected or one of the ones I have included.
Blue Nile LD08258678
Blue Nile LD08539404
Blue Nile LD08543738
I completely understand. This is not an easy purchase and you want to make sure that you don’t spend a ridiculous amount of money for something you won’t even appreciate.
The only diamond I like from what you sent me is the second one. However, it’s comparable to the three I sent you earlier, but it’s priced much higher.
The main reason I didn’t like the other two was their cut. Ideally, the depth should be close to 61% and never exceed 62.6% (62.8%). Not only will the diamond be less brilliant, it will look smaller: http://www.diamonds.pro/truth-about/diamond-carat-weight/
As for the table, the larger it is, the less light refracts through it (sparkles). “Perfect” light refraction usually occurs with tables around 55-57%. The larger a table is, the larger the diamond looks (that is the biggest facet on the top, so it makes the face appear larger). I like the 58-59% as its a good balance between appearance of size and brilliance.
That’s why I’d choose one of the three the I recommended.
Thank you for you assistance, I order this diamond today.
Blue Nile LD08314155
Excellent! It was my pleasure helping you.
Please let me know ho wit looks when you receive it.
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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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