Dear Diamond Pros,
I’m hoping you can help me pick out a diamond. My girlfriend is interested in a 14K white gold halo setting. Probably something like this: Blue Nile Round Halo Diamond Engagement Ring.
Can you recommend a few eye clean diamonds between 1.9-2.1 carats appropriate for this kind of setting? My budget for the diamond is roughly $15-20K.
Thank you!
Can you also tell me what shape of diamond you’re looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestion.
Thanks. I’m looking for a round diamond.
Best.
Thank you for the information.
Here’s a diamond with the quality I’d recommend:
Blue Nile LD08403289
It’s very well cut, eye-clean and going to look colorless in a halo style. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/
What do you think?
Thanks.
I see what appear to be some large black inclusions in this one. They won’t be visible to the eye?
Might you be able to to give me a few other options?
Thank you for your time.
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What do you think about these diamonds?
Blue Nile LD07974831
Blue Nile LD07221408
Blue Nile LD08634182
Blue Nile LD08297653
Thanks.
The inclusion on the edge of the 2.03ct should be covered by a prong of a setting. That’s why I like this option more than the other 2.04 carat stone you found. The 2.04ct is also very well cut and eye-clean but it’s more expensive and slightly smaller in measurements.
It’s also important where the inclusions are located. There’s a feather right on the table of one of the 1.90 carat stones. I’m afraid that this stone is not eye-clean.
The other two diamonds have great overall specifications and are eye-clean.
Here’s one more option I found for you:
Blue Nile LD07261540
It’s slightly smaller in measurements but significantly less expensive.
Let me know what you decide.
Hi, I’ve had some problems with my email account, so I didn’t receive your replies to my emails. It’s fixed now, my apologies, could you please resend?
The original diamond you recommended is now gone. I’d love a new rec if possible. Thank you!!!
Hi, I’m re-sending my last email.
The 2.04 carat stone you found has great overall specs. It’s also very well cut and eye-clean but it’s more expensive. Have a look at this one: Blue Nile LD08398429
It’s also important where the inclusions are located. There’s a feather right on the table of one of the 1.90 carat stones. I’m afraid that this stone is not eye-clean.
The other two diamonds have great overall specifications and are eye-clean.
Here’s one more option I found for you:
Blue Nile LD07261540
It’s slightly smaller in measurements bud significantly less expensive.
Let me know what you decide.
Thank you Joy, I ended up ordering this one:
Blue Nile LD08398429
Thanks for all your help!!
That’s fantastic news!
Please, let me know how you like the ring once it arrives.
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