We are reader-supported. Buying through any red colored link on our site may earn us commissions. Learn More.
Hello,
I really appreciate all of the helpful information you provide on your site.
Can I please have your thoughts on this oval diamond:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.45-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-sku-4667099?a_aid=dmnd1357
Are there any other ovals that are D-F color, eye clean & around .5 carats on James Allen’s website that you would recommend over this one?
I plan to set the stone in this simple setting with plain matching band:
14K WHITE GOLD 1.5MM COMFORT FIT ENGAGEMENT RING
Thanks in advance for your help!
I absolutely love the diamond you selected. It’s beautifully cut, eye-clean and will be very brilliant. Well done!
I found one more option you could consider:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.46-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-4691626?a_aid=dmnd1357
This one has great specs and is still going to look colorless in a solitaire setting.
What do you think?
Although the other oval you recommended is lovely, I prefer an oval where the lengthwise edges of the table facet are not straight or parallel to each other if that makes sense.
I’m glad you like the original diamond I asked you about. Based on the cut info & facet pattern, are you confident this diamond will be super bright & sparkly in real life? Very important to me! 🙂
Of course, if you like your original choice better, there’s no reason to go with anything else.
That diamond is a beautiful example of any eye-clean SI and will look fantastic.
So I took the plunge and went to the deep end of my budget for this diamond instead of the original two we talked about:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.51-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4751583?a_aid=dmnd1357
I think it will have nice, but not crazy big, presence on my size 4 finger. I hope I made a good choice! What do you think?
You got yourself a beautiful diamond, well done!
Yay – I’m thrilled you like it too! 🙂
It’s an excellent choice, of course I like it.
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
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
Still afraid of getting ripped off?
Before you buy a diamond, get personal buying advice from industry veterans. We'll help you get the best diamond for the money.
Ask your diamond purchase question here
DISCLAIMER: We don't use your email for marketing. Period.
