Hello! Thank you so much for providing all this useful information. You have helped greatly so far in my diamond search.
My girlfriend has her sights on thin cut pave setting/ring and I’m looking to spend around 10k for the ring and diamond. I like the James Allen site the best and thinking a 1.2-1.4 carat diamond. I’m looking for more sparkle than size and I could use your advice on color and clarity.
Also, I’ve been hearing mixed reviews about the quality of James Allen’s pave rings and thinking maybe a solitaire and a larger diamond. What do you think? Thanks again!
They don’t have a huge selection of pave, but the quality is fine. What shape are you looking for?
I’m looking at a French cut pave ring, but am concerned the side diamonds may rub and irritate her other fingers. It’s hard to tell just looking online. Looking for a round brilliant diamond. Thanks!
We’ve had lots of readers who went with the french cut setting and have never heard any complaints about them. I’d recommend this diamond for you:
It’s bright, eye-clean and a great value. What do you think?
Thanks for the recommendation. I think I got a ring! Thanks again for all your help. I’ll send you a picture once I get it.
Sounds great. Please keep me posted.
I went to James Allen this morning to buy the ring and unfortunately someone has bought the diamond you had picked out for me. Sorry to ask again, but could you please pick out a similar diamond you recommend for the same price or lower? I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
I would go with this one:
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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