Hi. I need help picking a diamond.
My budget is $5000 (for the diamond). I will pay additional for the solitaire setting in white gold or platinum. I have been looking on Blue Nile and James Allen using the following search criteria: H-J Color, SI-1 clarity, Excellent Cut, approx 1 carat. I would like to be at or above 1 carat, but would consider something slightly smaller.
My search results narrow down the choices significantly, but I’m having trouble picking just one. Some of them look “eye clean” to me, but I’m no expert. I would appreciate any suggestions you could make.
Thank you!
What do you think of this diamond?
Blue Nile LD08772315
it’s eye-clean, well cut and will look very bright and brilliant. Let me know what you think.
Thank you so much for getting back to me so quickly. Just so you know. I am ready to buy now, so I would expect to have something purchased this week. This diamond looks perfectly within my criteria.
Some questions:
– Can you show me something around 1.25 carats for comparison? I just want to see what I can get at that weight.
– Can you recommend diamonds from James Allen? That appears to be the top-rated company. I also believe they have a better return policy than Blue Nile – but I could be reading old internet info. I don’t expect to have to return the diamond, but you never know.
I’m not opposed to using Blue Nile, just wondering about James Allen.
I can make a decision fairly quickly-I’d just like to see 2 diamonds at each end of my range of 1-1.25 carats. My apologies – I did not specify my upper range in my original email.
Thanks again for your help. I will definitely make sure you get credit for your recommendation!
I can for sure recommend James Allen as well. But both companies have an excellent return policy. Basically identical.
The best priced ~1.25ct on Blue Nile was this VVS2 one:
Blue Nile LD08345450
Or this 1.30ct one:
Blue Nile LD07784833
On JA, I chose these options:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.08-carat-j-color-si2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2366826?a_aid=dmnd1357
I’ve narrowed it down to 2. Any thoughts on these?
Blue Nile LD08772315
With the James Allen diamond there appears to be a crack or something near the bottom. Is this visible to the naked eye?
I’m leaning toward the Blue Nile 1.05ct. diamond – your first recommendation! But, can you give me some final thoughts on these two?
Also, how do I give you credit for the sale? Just based on my email?
Thanks!
Great choices. I’d choose the same two to be honest. The feather on the JA one shouldn’t be an issue. They can cover it with a prong (from the main part). Go with the one you feel more comfortable with (price/size wise or based on your feeling).
Thanks for thinking of us. Yes, if you confirm the email you purchased the diamond from with me, that would be enough.
Just wanted to let you know I ordered the 1.05 carat diamond from Blue Nile.
Thanks again for your help!
That’s fantastic! Thanks for your message. I’m glad I could help you.
Let me know how it looks when you receive 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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