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Q&A: Looking for a Round Diamond for a Platinum Solitaire Setting With Up to $6,500 Budget

By Mike Fried,

Hello.

I’ve been browsing the Blue Nile site for quite some time now. My parameters have been: Ideal cut, F-I color, VS2 or better clarity and 1.0 to 1.24 carats. I’ve found many in the $5-6.5k price range. The hardest choice for me has been the compromise between color and price. I don’t have much of an opportunity to view GIA certified stones in person, so I’m not sure how significant the color of an I would be for me.

I would likely go with a simple platinum setting in the $600-800 range. I’d appreciate your opinion and also would like one of the Blue Nile discount codes you mention.

Thank you.

Can you also tell me what shape of diamond you’re looking for? Then I’ll be happy to send you my suggestion and tell you more about the color. With different shapes, the color selection differs, too. https://www.diamonds.pro/education/color/

Sorry, forgot the shape. I would only be interested in round diamonds.

Thanks.

Thank you for the information.

Here is my suggestion:
Blue Nile LD08348253

The stone is very well cut, eye-clean and going to look colorless.

And here’s a unique coupon code that gives you $50 off:
[contact us for your own unique coupon code]

Let me know what you think.

Thanks. I ended up going with a similar one that was a little bigger but still in my budget. I did use your promo code and my order was under this email address.

I’m happy to hear that you found what you were looking for.

And thank you for confirming the email address you used.

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

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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
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  • Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
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