Hi, I am currently looking for a GIA/AGL diamond that is
Carat: 1.75-1.9
Color: I or Higher
Clarity: SI1 or Higher
Cut:Excellent/Ideal
Polish/Symmetry: excellent
Flurescence: Medium is acceptable
My budget is $12000 for the diamond and 15,000 for the total ring including the band. Here is an example of I diamond I am looking at
Blue Nile LD03872524
And here is the setting I was going to go with
Blue Nile Scalloped Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring
I am not sure if I am getting the best value for my dollar and appreciate any guidance you can provide. Thanks!
I’m sorry, I would never recommend buying from BN. Certainly not for an SI diamond of that size. https://www.diamonds.pro/reviews/blue-nile/
Thanks for the info. Given my original parameters what stone(s) would you recommed?
This would be my recommendation:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.80-carat-i-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-262406?a_aid=dmnd1357
Its bright, eye-clean and a great cut. What do you think?
Hi– I like it my only concern is the cloudy area on the top left, would that be covered by the prong setting? Thanks again for taking the time to assist in my search.
You put the prong there and most will be covered. The rest will blend in to the prong and won’t be noticeable. I rarely recommend SI2 for diamonds this size. This is the best one I’ve seen in a while.
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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