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Q&A: Making Sure An Already Purchased Diamond Ticks All The Boxes

By Mike Fried,

Good afternoon,

I have been reading through your website – thanks for all the advice – and saw you sometimes have Blue Nile coupons? (I’m the in UK). If you do, that would be fab!

Thanks in advance!

Sure! Here is the code for $50 off of a purchase over 1k:[contact us for your own unique coupon code] . According to BN, this is the best coupon they are offering right now. I hope it helps.

Let me know if you need any help with the search. I’d be more than happy to help.

Thanks for this! I have actually ended up purchasing through James Allen – absolutely loved your site and advice – thanks! Super helpful…

I’ve just purchased a True Hearts diamond from James Allen – having done quite a bit of research, but I wanted to check in on the level of ‘brilliance and fire’ I can expect.

I’ve viewed the proportions, which I think look pretty great and the symmetry in the ‘hearts and arrows’ pictures is good. However, having bought this yesterday and awaiting its arrival, I am slightly concerned with possible light leakage from the IDEALscope photo.

www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-6926814?a_aid=dmnd1357

Thanks for the update.

True Hearts diamonds are absolutely stunning, I wouldn’t worry about any light leakage. In fact, we don’t put much stock in the ASET images. As long as the cut parameters are within a proper range (which, in your case, are) the diamond will have the fire and brilliance you want. The one you purchased is an excellent choice, it’s gorgeously cut and will be incredibly brilliant.

Let me know how you like it when it arrives!

Thanks – will do!

Have a great weekend!

You too!

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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)
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