Q&A: Looking for Round Brilliant Cut for $8K Budget

Hi. I’m trying to choose between these diamonds. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here are the links to each diamond. I’d like to keep the price of the diamond below $8k and around 1 carat. Is True hearts a more noticable upgrade than paying more for an E color vs H? If you see one that is better on the jamesallen website, please let me know. Thank you so much. I greatly appreciate it

I’m sorry for the delay in responding. I just got back from a vacation (visiting my hometown of NYC). I’m getting through the back-log of messages now. Do you still want some help?

Yes, I would still like some help, thank you. I’m trying to choose mainly between these two:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.03-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-178860?a_aid=dmnd1357

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.21-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-182247?a_aid=dmnd1357

I like this diamond over those two:

https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-198098?a_aid=dmnd1357

As much as we love JA (and its pretty obvious that we do), I don’t think their True Hearts are worth the movie. This diamond is just as beautiful and you get the size and the color (which will be useful if you pair it with a pave/sidestone setting or wedding band).

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. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!

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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

Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.

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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
24/7 Customer Service
100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
Best in class fulfillment

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