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Greetings from The Netherlands 🙂
I’ve really enjoyed learning more about diamonds from the various vendors and this particularly great website.
My budget is around 3500 dollar for the ring and diamond. I really like this design:
https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-tapered-six-prong-filigree-basket-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-551?a_aid=dmnd1357
Probably the version in platinum as my girlfriend has a few platinum rings and always talks positively about them.
So that leaves me with about 2000 to 2500 dollar for the diamond.
Now as for the diamond, I’ve read the tips on this website, and if i may summarize
– the quality of the cut is really important, so go for ideal or up
– better than H is not easily visible when set in a platinum ring
– VS2 and SI1 can give you a naked eye clear, but you need to have a good look at the diamond
I’ve created a small comparison here
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/?Color=G,F,E,D,H&Clarity=SI1,VS2&Cut=TrueHearts,Ideal,Excellent&Sort=Price%20asc%20,DefaultOrder&TabSelected=3&DiamondID=263461,126867,270993,160093,267999?a_aid=dmnd1357
I really doubt if I can (even after reading this site) pick the best deal from JamesAllen.
Your advice would be greatly appreciated.
To be honest, I prefer these two:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.60-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-211067?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.61-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-210215?a_aid=dmnd1357
The ones you selected have either strong fluorescence, visible inclusions or large tables.
When would you say a table is too large?
Keep it under 60%.
Good to know!
Thanks for helping out.
I noticed that the first diamond you send already went out of stock.
Do you have some more recommendations?
I tried to pick something similar to your first selection and noticed this one:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.62-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-267849?a_aid=dmnd1357
What do you think?
That is a fantastic choice. It is an absolute winner.
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- 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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- 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
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