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Hi. I’m looking for a lose diamond for an engagement ring and would love your expert advice. This will be in a white gold or possibly platinum ring, probably a simple 4 or 6 prong solitaire setting. Her fingers are fairly delicate, so I’m trying to keep the size down to 1-1.25kt and in a round cut. I’d prefer James Allen since I like many of their policies. I’m thinking around $8000, +/- $1000.
Thanks for your suggestions.
I think this diamond would be perfect for you:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.11-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-219622?a_aid=dmnd1357
Given the size expectations you have, you have plenty of room in your budget. This diamond is eye-clean, and a fantastic cut. Since you had the room, I went towards the high end of the color scale we recommend.
What do you think?
Thanks for the suggestion. I didn’t realized it would go so quickly, and it was gone before I acted. I won’t let that happen again. I’m looking at upping the size anyway now. So now I’m looking for 1.25-1.5 carat, budget of $10,000. Still round cut, and going into a white gold, 6 prong solitaire setting. Can you give me a couple options of various sizes that you think are good options in this range to consider?
Thanks very much. I appreciate your help.
Here is what I’d recommend for you: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-236948?a_aid=dmnd1357
What do you think?
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.
- 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
- Best-in-class high quality imagery of all diamonds in stock
- 24/7 Customer Service
- Best-in-class packaging
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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