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Q&A: Looking for a Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Pave Halo Setting Engagement Ring

By Mike Fried,

I’m looking for a halo setting and a cushion cut diamond. I found one on James Allen: SKU of setting is 17086W14 and diamond SKU is 1058794. The GIA report says the fluorescence is “strong blue”, but I’m not sure what that means. My question is will that clash with the halo setting?
Thank you for your help. 

We don’t recommend strong fluorescence on a G color stone since the diamond can appear hazy. You can read more here: https://www.diamonds.pro/education/fluorescence/

I found this diamond for you:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-1136024?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s very well cut, eye-clean and it’s going to appear colorless in the setting you like. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/

Let me know what you think. 

Thanks! It looks great. One tiny concern is that spec on the table. It is so small, it shouldn’t be visible by the naked eye unless seen close-up?
Thanks. 

You don’t need to worry about that one, it’s not going to be visible to the naked eye.

Let me know what you decide to do. 

I waited too long and it looks like someone beat me to that diamond. I really liked it too. Any other suggestions?

Im sorry to hear that. I did find a very similar diamond for you to look at:

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-1136041?a_aid=dmnd1357

It’s very well cut and eye-clean.

Let me know what you think of this stone. 

I love that one as well. I went ahead and purchased it. I made sure to use this same email address. Thank you so much for your help! 

Thank you for informing me. I’m glad I could help you.

Let me know how you like the ring once it arrives. 

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.
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  • 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
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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.
  • 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)
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