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Hi, First of all I must thank you for such an informative site. I’ve read through many of your articles and now I’m shopping for a 0.9 to 1.1 carat diamond for a James Allen ring SKU 17086 in platinum or white gold. It’s a cushion outline pave. Do you have any stone recommendations? I’d like something bright and eye clean.
Thank you for the information. Can you tell me what your approximate budget for the stone is? Then I’ll be happy to help you with the search.
My budget is between $4k and $5k in US dollars (I’m from Canada). I’ve done a bit of reading and correct me if I’m wrong but for a halo ring you should be an H color. I’ve been looking at a few SI1 and SI2 would this clarity be ok?
Thank you for the information.
That’s correct, we recommend searching for an H+ color grade into a halo setting.
Have a look at this diamond:
It’s very well cut, colorless and eye-clean.
What do you think?
Yes, that looks very good. The cushion cut seems very well priced. My budget might let me go a little bigger if there’s anything else.
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Actually I’ve just checked the inventory and I see there’s a massive price jump. I went with your recommendation. And yes this is the email I used. Thanks!
That’s wonderful news. Thank you for confirming the email address.
Let me know how you like the ring once it arrives.
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- 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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