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Hi,
I wanted to start off by saying a huge thank you! I’ve found the content on your website extremely helpful in my search for the perfect engagement ring for my girlfriend.
I’ve managed to narrow down my search to the 2 below diamonds from James Allen:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.23-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-8861809?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.22-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-8861990?a_aid=dmnd1357
I believe the inclusions on both are very minimal but I was wondering if one was slightly better than the other? I would greatly appreciate if you could let me know if I’m on the right track with choosing a diamond for my girlfriend overall or if I’m way off base here but if the above are good then I can only thank your articles for the help in being able to pick them out.
Also in case it helps the setting I was planning on choosing is this:
Platinum Pave Rope Engagement Ring
Both diamonds you selected are excellent options and my favorite is this one: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.23-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-8861809?a_aid=dmnd1357. It’s cleaner than the other one and the price difference is only $10. It looks beautiful on paper and absolutely eye-clean. Well done!
Thank you so much for the quick reply! Very glad to hear that I was on the right track and will definitely purchase the one you recommended.
You’re welcome, I’m happy to help.
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- 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
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