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Hello,
I am looking for a loose stone for an engagement ring. I am looking for:
-Round, 1 carat in size, NO smaller.
-Has to be eye clean
-Color should be decent, H or I
-Cut needs to be as good as possible for my budget which is $3500 – $4000
was looking at this one as the pic looks great:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1308195.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thank You!
This is a little bit more money, but I think it’s a nicer cut:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1315386.asp?a_aid=dmnd1357
Have a look and let me know what you think!
thank you, now this is eye clean? pic looks a little different.
Yeah, that still will definitely be eye clean.
thank you!!
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is there a huge difference between H and I color when the cut is ideal?
Not at all. Not even noticeable at all if they were next to each other viewed face up. Especially not once they’re set in a ring.
Thanks again!
My pleasure!
Is ti just a lighting thing with the diamond you suggested as it is looking darker?
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Hi Ira, i ordered that diamond you suggested and it looks fantastic. Thank you. I was just wondering, should I expect this to appraise for more than what i paid? It will be set next week in a 18k white gold trellis setting by Vatche. Thanks.
That’s great news! Yes, you should definitely expect it to appraise for more than you paid. Would you mind doing me a small favor? If you have the time, do you think you might be able to leave me a short review on ivouch.com? If you could, I would greatly appreciate it. Here’s a direct link if you’d like to give it a shot:
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I actually left a review in iVouch already!
For me, or james allen?
for james allen, should i leave another one specifically for you?
Only if you have the time and you feel like my help was valuable 🙂
Will do!
Thanks!
am I searching for business under your name?
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I also was wondering something, the first diamond I looked at looks a lot “whiter” in the pic online than the pic of the one I ended up buying. is this just a lighting thing when the pic is taken? they are both GIA rated “I” color
Just click on that link I sent you
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Here’s the link again if you can’t find it: (LINK REMOVED)
Yes, you shouldn’t worry about the color. JA works with a number of different vendors, and each one takes the pics in their office. So you can’t get any useful data re: color from those pictures – only clarity and cut.
Thanks again!
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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.
- 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
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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)
- Best in class fulfillment
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