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Q&A: Looking for an Oval-Shaped Diamond for a Rose Gold Solitaire Setting Within a £10k-£12k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi.

I am looking at buying a diamond from an online retailer such as Blue Nile, but I don’t know where to have it set? Where do you recommend? I would like to have an oval cut diamond set in a simple rose gold band.

What price should I expect to pay?

Blue Nile will set the ring for you, you don’t need to worry about that.

You can choose the setting here: Rose Gold Engagement Rings

I’m happy to recommend some diamond options for you, can you just tell me your preferred carat weight?

I was looking for an oval cut diamond, around 1.4 to 1.5ct.

For example, I found the 2 stones below on BN.

Also, I understand that the L/W ratio is an important characteristic of oval diamonds. The stones below are ~1.39 and 1.34.

What are your thoughts?

Blue Nile LD11648315
Blue Nile LD12085368

Frankly, I’m not a huge fan of the diamonds you sent me. Blue Nile LD11648315 has an obvious bo-tie and Blue Nile LD12085368 has strong fluorescence which is a kiss of death on I+ diamonds, it usually causes haziness.

Thanks so much for the help.

Tbh, I have a budget of £10-12k. Obviously I would like to get the best value for money.

What do you recommend at this price point?

How do you feel about this one?
Blue Nile LD11714392

I didn’t find anything significantly larger for up to 12k, but this diamond is very nice and has a great price.

I think that’s really beautiful! I will keep that one on the short list.

What would a similar quality, but larger diamond cost? Around 1.8cts…

It would look like this:
Blue Nile LD12361897

That looks good.

My concern is that it’s a little too wide… L:W ratio at 1.34… what do you think?

This is entirely a matter of personal preferences. Different people have different tastes. Would something like this suit you better?
Blue Nile LD12340191

I know the price jumped up significantly, but this was the first recommendable option I found in the 1.80ct range that had the L:W ratio higher than 1.34.

Ok thanks. I have purchased the stone you recommended.

Thanks for the help

You’re welcome, I’m glad I could help.

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