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Hi, can you make a diamond recommendation for a one carat round solitaire platinum ring with a budget of $5K? We were thinking excellent cut, VS2-SI1 clarity & G-J color.
We’d also like to go with James Allen. Thank you!
Have a look at this diamond:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.12-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2169961?a_aid=dmnd1357
It’s very well cut, eye-clean and it’s going to look colorless in a solitaire style setting.
What do you think?
Quick question, do you also work w Blue Nile? Blue Nile has 12 month free financing whereas James Allen only has 6 months. My boyfriend may want to go the Blue Nile route.
Could you find us a similar diamond there by chance?
Thanks much!
Thank you for the information.
Yes, we do cooperate with Blue Nile as well. Have a look at this diamond:
Blue Nile LD08163518
It’s a great option from their site.
What do you think?
Looks like it’s no longer available. Is there a similar one with color I at VS2 perhaps? Thank you!
I’m sorry to hear that the stone was gone so quickly.
It’s important to make sure that VS2 diamonds are eye-clean. The inclusions on this one are not on the table so I believe that it will be fine.
Blue Nile LD08212507
Both, I and J colors, will look colorless in a solitaire style setting. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/
Let me know what you decide.
Hi, we are finally ready to move forward!
The below diamond is gone. Can you find me another? Preferably I color VS1 or better with an ideal cut. If you are working on Sunday, we are ready to purchase today. We will purchase with my email address, this one.
Thanks!
Hi,
Here’s the best option of an I color VS1+ diamond I found at the moment:
Blue Nile LD08259788
Also, Blue Nile loves our education and wanted to offer a coupon for our readers. Here is a unique coupon code for $50 off: [contact us for your own unique coupon code]
Thank you! Is there another ideal colorless with great clarity that you would recommend in place of the I color link below? Or is that a great choice?
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We need to stay under $5000. We are looking to spend roughly $4600 on the diamond. Anything else catching your eye?
Here’s the biggest stone with great overall specs within the budget you mentioned:
Blue Nile LD08114115
What do you think of this one?
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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