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Hello, and first of all, a big “Thanks” for your wonderfully insightful website. I’m looking for a round diamond and would really like your help. These are the possible settings in white gold:
Budget: $8500 or less
Color: H
Carat: 1.25 (or as close as I can get!)
Clarity: SI1
Cut: Excellent
I’m really looking for an eye-clean diamond with lots of sparkle. Thanks for any help that you can provide, it is greatly appreciated!
I would recommend these for you:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-206220?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.23-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-206295?a_aid=dmnd1357
They are bright, eye-clean and great values. What do you think?
Since I wrote to you, I’ve had my eye on this one:
What do you think?
I like the second one you recommended (1.23ct.), but should I be concerned with the “Additional twinning wisps, clouds, pinpoints and surface graining not shown” on the GIA report?
No you should not. They are not big enough to even warrant them being plotted. Don’t worry about them.
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- No questions asked returns within 30 days of shipment. Blue Nile will send you a paid shipping label to return the ring.
- Lifetime Warranty
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- Provide insurance appraisal
- One free resizing within the first year of purchase
- High quality images of about half of their diamonds
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