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I am looking for a 1.0+ carat engagement ring with a round or princess cut in a Tiffany style or pave setting (white gold or platinum). I need the ring very soon, so I am checking Blue Nile as they seem to have the fastest shipping.
What do you think of these diamonds:
Blue Nile LD11563056
Ideally, I do not want to spend over $10,000.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.13-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-5979742?a_aid=dmnd1357
Its cert says “clarity grade based on clouds not shown.” This means there is a very large cloud that covers a large percentage of the diamond and saps the brilliance from it. You should never buy a diamond with this note.
Blue Nile LD11563056
This one is not the best option either. Medium fluorescence might make it look hazy/milky. Also, I’m not a fan of its cut. It’s a bit too deep and will be less brilliant.
Here’s a better alternative:
Blue Nile LD11414474
It’s beautifully cut and will have a lot of brilliance.
What do you think?
I ended up purchasing this one: Blue Nile LD00015671
Good choice?
The diamond you went with was a fantastic choice, it’s beautifully cut. Let me know how you like it when you receive it.
Will do, thanks!
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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