Hello,
I’m hoping you can help in my search for the following:
– Princess cut
– Pavé setting
– Budget 12-15k GBP
– Must arrive in the U.K. within a month!
N.B. I haven’t got my girlfriend’s size yet but her hands are small, so I would err on the petite side for the band.
Thanks in advance and keep up the great work.
Kind regards.
Since you’re located in the UK, I suggest purchasing from Blue Nile. They have offices in Dublin so everything will be easier for you in terms of shipping, returns and repairs.
Have a look at this diamond:
Blue Nile LD08587448
It’s very well cut, eye-clean and going to look colorless in a pave style setting.
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/
Let me know what you think.
Thanks for your email.
I sent a follow up message to change the spec from a princess cut to an Asscher. The diamond you sent is beautiful so you are on the right lines – if you can find something similar in an Asscher that would be perfect.
Thanks.
OK, here’s a beautiful asscher cut with great overall specifications:
Blue Nile LD06656122
Thanks. In this instance does it matter that the cut is only rated Good? I’m happy to pay more for something special.
What pavé band would you pair it with?
GIA report grades cut of round shapes only. These grading is given by BN. As much as we love them, we don’t pay attention to their own grading. We have our own parameters. This diamond is fantastic, there’s no need to worry about the cut.
Hi again,
Unfortunately it took me the weekend to get my partner’s size, and the diamond is now unavailable.
Are you able to suggest an alternative?
Thanks!
Anything I find now will be gone in a couple of days. And unfortunately, I didn’t find as beautiful diamond as the previous one at the moment.
Here’s the best option I found for you:
Blue Nile LD08084137
The best 2.00 carat stone with the quality I’d recommend is over 13k
Let me know what you decide.
After consulting with my partner I think we may need to change direction if possible.
– Cushion or radiant cut (or even round if there is an exceptional stone that can be “squared off” by the prongs)
– Channel setting
Does that open up more options? Budget is still GBP 15k.
Thank you for your patience – your help is very much appreciated!
OK, here’s a great option of a cushion cut diamond:
Blue Nile LD08510091
It’s very well cut and with the quality I’d recommend for a pave style of settings.
I can send you one more shape but let me know which of the two is your favorite.
The cushion is absolutely stunning! Easily my favourite so far.
Please send over your other option but I think this will take some beating…
……
Oh dear, I see what you mean now about them disappearing fast!
This one is a similar spec on BN if I can stretch the budget:
Blue Nile LD08400418
What are your thoughts on it?
Have a nice weekend!
Yes, the stone you found has great overall specifications.
If you’re willing to stretch your budget, here’s another great option of a 2.01 carat stone:
Blue Nile LD07866635
It’s also colorless just slightly more rectangular.
Thanks.
Last request (promise!) – Could you suggest a suitable round cut to fit my original GBP 12-15K budget for comparison against the cushions.
I know my girlfriend is very much open to them and I personally prefer them in a pave setting like this:
Blue Nile Cathedral Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring
Am I along the right lines with this one?
Blue Nile LD08557133
Since you plan to use a pave style of setting and a round shape, you can go lower with the color.
Here’s a very well cut diamond with the quality I’d recommend:
Blue Nile LD08398425
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/
Perfect! I’ve just ordered it in the platinum pave setting above. If it helps you track it, I will send you the order #.
I now know more about diamonds than I ever planned to (which was actually quite fun apart from the agonizing bits) but I genuinely couldn’t have got here without you. So thank you for all your help!
That’s fantastic news! Thank you for the information and for your kind words.
I’m happy that you also enjoyed the process and learnt more than you expected.
Can you also tell me what email address you used for the purchase? This info is all we need to get credit.
I used this email address.
Thanks!
Thank you for the confirmation of the email address.
Let me know how you like the ring once it arrives.
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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.
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