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Q&A: Looking for the Largest Possible Eye-Clean Round Diamond Within a $9-$10k Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi, I’m looking to purchase a ring from your site and was wondering if I can get some unbiased advise. Could you help me find a ring with the following…I;ve seen some but would like a recommendation from a professional.

Specs:
– Eye Clean
– Round
– Budget $9-$10k
– Biggest carat available
– Color: H
– Clarity: VS1 or Sl1

If you were choosing a ring for yourself with the following specs, what ring would you choose? 

 

 I’d be happy to help you with some recommendations. When you ask me what ring I’d choose, what do you mean? Are you asking me for advice on the diamond for the ring, or what style ring I’d choose? Either way, can you tell me what style you are thinking about? 

I’m looking for assistance on the diamond. I’ve been looking at diamonds from James Allen and Brian Gavin–they all look good to me (hearts and arrows) etc.

What do you think of this?
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.23-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-280981?a_aid=dmnd1357

Many thanks! 

Thanks! 

My pleasure. Let me know how it looks when it arrives. 

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online.
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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
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