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Hi, I’m a bride-to-be that needs some help with a diamond for engagement ring. I’m planning on a halo setting in platinum, something like this:
Our budget is up to $2500 for the diamond. We are looking for a diamond that is at least 0.7ct. I’d like to have the diamond with fluorescence if possible (I’m a nerd kid, haha). Would you please help us?
Any opinion will be greatly appreciated!
If you can stretch your budget a bit, I’d go with this one to satisfy your nerdiness 🙂
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.74-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-227573?a_aid=dmnd1357
What do you think?
Thank you for getting back to me so soon. I really appreciate this! I’m sorry that I didn’t mention we are looking for a princess cut diamond 🙂
I found this one yesterday. Let me know what you think.
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/0.74-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-187189?a_aid=dmnd1357
You might see that it’s listed as unavailable because I requested JamesAllen yesterday to put it on hold. But I think you can still see the details of the diamond.
Does strong fluorescence make the diamond look hazy? I think I read that somewhere but not sure it’s true.
Its possible it will look hazy, but unlikely. You can ask JAs gemologist to inspect it for you to ensure it isn’t.
FYI, the diamond is not on hold. I suggest contacting them ASAP to put it on hold and inspect it.
So you think that this diamond will be a good buy? I’ve requested the JAs people to put it on hold already but I’m still looking around in case there’re other good deals.
I think it will.
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
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- Provide insurance appraisals
- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
- Free ring inscriptions
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- Lifetime Warranty
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- Provide insurance appraisal
- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
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