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Q&A: Looking for a Princess or Cushion Cut Diamond for a White Gold Bypass Ring With a $4k Total Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hi,

I’ve previously used this website before to look at BlueNile rings/diamonds but I’ve just found a setting at Ritani that I love and wanted to get your advice on a diamond.

The setting on Ritani has SKU: 1PCZ2490CR14wg and the diamond I’ve currently selected is SKU: D-J7MNQ8. I wanted to know your thoughts on the quality of the diamond.

I’d like a princess cut diamond and given that the setting will be white gold, I know that the color is important so as to not show any yellow. I’d also like it to be around 1 carat (a little above or below is fine). My budget total is $4,000 and the setting is $1,280 so I’m looking for a diamond in the <$2,800 range. The one I have now is slightly above that range so I have a bit of flexibility. Are there other diamonds you think might be better?

Thanks so much for your help, I am close to purchasing and I’m very happy to refer you when I make the purchase. Side note, do you guys have any discount codes for Ritani? Thanks so much!!

It’s nice to hear from you again.

The stone you found is beautiful with great overall specifications. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find the setting. Can you send me the link to it? I want to make sure that the stone looks colorless.

Here’s the link to the setting I like.
www.ritani.com/engagement-rings/bypass-micropave-diamond-band-engagement-ring-in-14kt-white-gold/10600

I’m still not totally sold on princess cut over cushion, do you think you might be able to point me towards some nice cushion diamonds as well? The price range again for the diamond is $2800 and under if possible though if you guys have any Ritani discounts that range could move up towards $3,000. Thank you so much for your help!

Thank you for sending the link.

I believe that choosing the shape of diamond is mainly the matter of your personal taste. An I color princess cut is great for the setting you like.

As for the cushion, I suggest searching for an H+ color grade. Here’s a stone on their site with the quality I’d recommend:
www.ritani.com/diamonds/cushion-diamond-0-90-Carat-G-color-GIA-certified/D-2PPMRK

We don’t have any coupon codes for orders from Ritani. But I suggest contacting them directly. They might offer you a discount.

Let me know what you decide.

Thanks for the input. That diamond looks great and I have contacted them directly about a potential discount. I do think that I might pull the trigger soon on this ring (just have to make sure I get the appropriate size) so what do I have to do in order to refer you? Does Ritani have a channel for doing so?

Thanks!

We only need to know what email address you’re going to use in order to get credit. Thank you that you care so much.

Keep me posted, please.

The email I used is the same one I’m using now. I just purchased the ring on Ritani.

Thanks for all of your help!

That’s fantastic news! Thank you for the confirmation of the email address.

It was my pleasure helping you. And please let me know how you like the ring once it arrives.

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