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Q&A: Looking for a Princess Center and Two Princess Cut Side Stones With a $7k Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

I am looking for a three stone ring – Here is the setting:

SETTING: Blue Nile Classic Three-Stone Diamond Engagement Ring

I am looking to spend around 7000 for the ring – Can you please help with the center and side diamond (at Blue Nile). She wants a princess cut.

I would like the center diamond to be .8 to 1 ct.

I found this 1.01 carat princess cut stone for you:
Blue Nile LD07694448

It’s very well cut and going to look colorless in this style of setting.

And here are two side stones I suggest:
Blue Nile LD08028388
Blue Nile LD07236060

What do you think?

Thanks for you help – Would it be possible to select a diamond set that I can have it delivered in five days? I would like to give this on the 8th.

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How does the diamond set you suggested compare with the following?
Blue Nile LD07984331

Blue Nile LD07899814
Blue Nile LD05955287

I have these on hold.

Well, as you are in a rush I suggest ordering today. I’d contact them directly to make sure that order can be delivered in time.

The diamond you found is slightly too deep but other than that it has great overall specs.

I found this 1.01 carat stone:
Blue Nile LD07899819

and these two as side stones:
Blue Nile LD05611746
Blue Nile LD05760447

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Let me know what you decide.

Thanks – Should I be concerned that it is I color vs H on the set I put on hold?

Also – If i could wait would you recommend the first set (from your first email) over the latest set (Blue Nile LD07899819)? – Would you be able to provide preferences order for the 3 sets we have discussed (choice 1, choice 2, choice 3)?

Thanks!

There’s no need to worry about I color. They are going to look colorless.

I like both the sets. The main difference is in the size of the two side stones in the first set (they are slightly bigger). But the second set is great as well. As you’re under time pressure, I’d stick with the second suggestion.

I noticed that many of the stones are not available at the moment. Did you put them on hold? Or did you manage to order?

Thanks for your help – I did order the second set and told the rep that Diamonds Pro helped. I used this email address for the order.

Thanks again for quick response!

I’m happy to hear that we found what you were looking for. It was my pleasure helping you.

Let me know how you like the ring once it arrives.

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