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Hello, I am looking for a diamond for a pendant, setting 18k white gold, approx 0.80 to 0.95, SI1, H or I colour – whichever will give me best value for money. Budget is $3400. Please could you suggest some good purchases – thank you. Am in USA. Worried about Blue Nile as cant see the diamond. Thank you for your help.
This would be my recommendation:
Its bright, eye-clean, and a great value. What do you think?
Thank you for your suggestion – I am wondering if I go J colour, can I get closer to .90 – budget is 3500 for stone.
Would be really grateful for another suggestion or two in case they sell whilst I am out if you can find one.
Was wondering about this one but I don’t really have a clue
Thank you in advance again for your help.
There is no point in recommending something in case this one sells. The second recommendation is just as likely to sell. If its gone when you are ready to buy, I can make a recommendation then.
That diamond you picked is a poor choice (way too deep).
https://www.diamonds.pro/education/carat-weight/
Because its so poorly cut it will look about 1.5% larger than the 0.80ct. You are better off with a well cut 0.80ct than a poorly cut 0.90ct.
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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
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