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Q&A: Choosing a Fancy Yellow Radiant Cut Diamond for a Platinum Three Stone Setting With a $k10-$14k Budget

By Mike Fried,

I’m interested in two yellow diamonds for an engagement ring. Both are from Leibish, which, you recommended as a great jeweler for colored stones. They do have great stones, so, thank you for directing me to check them out.

I’ve narrowed it down to:
www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-yellow-radiant-47946 #a_aid=y

www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-intense-yellow-radiant-46579#a_aid=y

Both would be set in a Three Stone Ring Setting with Step Cut Trapezoid Diamonds

Obviously, the first one is larger, but, looking at it online, it appears more faint in color than the Fancy Intense Yellow.

This will be going to a girl who is petite in statue. Any chance you could pull up those two diamonds on their website and give me your thoughts?

It depends on what your partner likes but generally speaking, I’d choose the smaller diamond if she’s petite.

As for the diamond, even before I read your email, I checked the diamonds and I instantly loved the 1.54ct one. It’s a beauty. The color is gorgeous and it definitely is much more vibrant than in the bigger one.

If you don’t have a preference yet, I’d recommend getting the 1.54ct one for sure!

www.leibish.com/yellow-diamonds/fancy-intense-yellow-radiant-46579#a_aid=y

Thank you so much for your thoughts and advice regarding the yellow diamond I was interested in over at Leibish. I believe with your knowledge and experience, your opinion is well informed and valued. That’s exactly what I needed to give me the confidence in going with the 1.54 carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond. I, too, think it looks amazing in the photos.

I’m glad I could help. I think you picked the right stone! I also really like the yellow middle crown in the setting. That gives the whole ring a bit of a unique twist while still having a classic look. And it’ll even support the yellow color in the diamond.

The ring arrived and it’s beautiful! I want to thank you again for your assistance in helping me determine the right ring.

I’m so glad you like the ring. Happy to hear that and I’ll be here to help you with anything in the future if you decide to buy jewelry.

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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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