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Q&A: Looking for a 1.5 Ct. Round Diamond for a Solitaire With Around $7k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Really enjoy your site. Looking for 1.5 carat round solitaire for an engagement ring. Would like to stay around 7k (or less). If I’m reading your articles correctly, in this application a J color will be virtually colorless to the naked eye. Found the following stone at Blue Nile – Is it a good diamond/value?

Stock number Blue Nile LD07875267

Thanks!!

You seem to have the process down. That diamond is an excellent choice. It’s well cut, very clean and will look great in a solitaire setting. Well done!

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Thank you for the response. That ring was ordered from Blue Nile this morning with this email address.

That’s great news!

I hope you love it when you receive it. If you could let me know how it looks when it arrives, I’d appreciate it.

The ring looks amazing and she was very happy. Thanks for all your help!

That sounds great, I’m so happy for you!

If it’s not too much to ask, do you think you can do us a quick favor and write us a small review on www.ivouch.com? If you could, we would be extremely grateful.

[LINK TO REVIEW ON IVOUCH]

Also, can you send us a pic of your new diamond? We’d love to inspire other readers with photos in our gallery.

I wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment.

Please see attached. Thanks again for the help.

Fantastic. Thanks for sending it over and thank you for the nice review you gave us.

Have a great weekend!

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
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
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.
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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