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Q&A: Help Finding a Round Diamond for a solitaire for Under $1,300

By Mike Fried,

Hello, I would like to obtain a Blue Nile coupon code. We’re planning on getting an engagement ring there since James Allen does not ship to Mexico 🙁

Your website is amazing, it has helped us a lot!

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. Blue Nile is a great company as well.

Thank you very much.

I have one question regarding the clarity. I have seen on the page that a SI1 or even a SI2 can look even better that some VS2, this is the thing that I feel more insecure about ordering from Blue Nile since very few diamonds can be seen before purchasing. Would you recommend going for a higher clarity grade in order to avoid ending up with a diamond I don’t like? I found a SI2 that looked very very well on James Allen, but unfortunately they don’t ship to Mexico.

We’re looking for a diamond under 1,300USD, J color (it will be placed in a common solitaire setting), Ideal cut, and with the highest carat possible under the budget.

You can always ask them to send you the actual photo of the diamond, but I found one that looks great:
Blue Nile LD08025153

Let me know what you think.

Thank you very much,

We loved the diamond you suggested, I think we will go for this one.

Saludos!

Great news! Let me know when you receive it. I’d love to know how it looks.

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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
  • 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
  • Best in class fulfillment
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