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Hi,
I’m going to propose to my girlfriend next month and have no idea what I’m doing when it comes to buying a diamond. I know she wants an oval cut but I’m overwhelmed with all the different choices/filters on the diamond sales websites.
I would like to get her a 1 ct. minimum diamond and have a budget of $6,500.
I looked around and I like this diamonds for you:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2444682?a_aid=dmnd1357
It’s well cut, eye-clean and will be very brilliant.
What do you think?
That diamond is beautiful, I misinterpreted my budget though. I’m looking for $5,500. $6500 was all in with the ring as well.
Thanks!
Thanks for the clarification. Would something like this suit you better?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.09-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-2643295?a_aid=dmnd1357
Hate to make you look again, is there anything for ~$4,500 that’s as nice or close to it? I’m looking to buy tomorrow and want to have some options in different price ranges.
No worries.
How about something like this?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.00-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2567825?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-2475655?a_aid=dmnd1357
They have great specs.
Just purchased the first option. Thanks for all of your help!
That’s great news! You’re welcome, it’s been a pleasure helping you.
I hope you love it when you receive it. If you could let me know how it looks when it arrives, I’d appreciate it.
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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