Hi,
Looking for an engagement ring around $4,500 (CAD). Sorry for not being more discerning, my search is pretty wide open. I’m looking for a solitaire or a ring with a small sidestone setting. I’m currently looking at Blue Nile (but am open to James Allen too). I really have no idea what i’m doing and appreciate any advice.
I found a couple settings online and was hoping you could help suggest a diamond with the best qualities for my price range. From what I’ve read on your site, the .8 ct range likely offers the best bang for my buck.
Solitaire ring
Blue Nile Petite Solitaire Engagement Ring
With this diamond:
Blue Nile LD08085879
I was also looking at a Sidestone Ring
Petite Diamond Engagement Ring
However, from what I understand on your site, the sidestone ring will require a high colour rating, to make the center diamond stick out. I’m not sure how much higher to go without sacrificing the other Cs.
Thank you for your help.
I like the diamond you found. It has good specs and will look great in any setting you choose. There’s no need to go higher than that in terms of color.
Hi, thank you for the quick response. I’m aiming to purchase in the next week.
So, follow up question. Looks like I didn’t move fast enough and that diamond I originally chose has sold. I’ve chosen a couple others – can you tell me what you think? I’m open to any other suggestions as well. (I’ll move quicker on the purchase this time 😉)
H, ideal: Blue Nile LD08033209
G, very good: Blue Nile LD08689479
And just to confirm you believe a .80 carat, Ideal, H, SI1 can be used in both settings? I’m flip-flopping between the two settings. Any thoughts to help guide my decision would be much appreciated.
Thanks for your help.
The diamonds you selected now are poorly cut, they will be less brilliant.
I’d go with something like this:
Blue Nile LD07980288
It will look great in either of the settings you are considering.
What do you think?
Looks really good, thanks for recommending a better cut.
I’m going to print off Blue Nile’s ring size measuring tool to get my gf’s size. Hopefully this diamond is still around tomorrow.
I guess i’ll flip a coin on the setting 😉
Cheers.
You’re welcome.
If by any chance, the diamond is not available by the time you are ready for the purchase, I’m happy to find another one. Just let me know.
Thanks for your help. I just placed my order. Hopefully she likes it 😉
Cheers.
That’s great news! You got yourself a beautiful diamond.
I hope you love it when you receive it. If you could let me know how it looks when it arrives, I’d appreciate it.
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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