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I am helping my son do the research. He would like to spend no more than $2,200 for the stone. He definitely wants an oval shape. Here are the links to what he picked out for the setting:
14K Yellow Gold Petite Pave Engagement Ring (Flush Fit)
Petite Micropavé Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k Yellow Gold (1/10 ct. tw.)
Any help you could give would be appreciated.
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What do you think of these?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-8800889?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-8143449?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.81-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-sku-9082452?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-8909209?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.80-carat-i-color-vs2-clarity-sku-8800889?a_aid=dmnd1357
I wouldn’t go with the I color as it might have a yellow hue compared to the smaller diamonds in the band. I’d stick with an H+ to ensure the colorless impression.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-8143449?a_aid=dmnd1357
This one has a nice shape and a subtle bow-tie, but it’s possible that some of the crystals would be noticeable in real life. It also has a large feather on the table.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.81-carat-h-color-si2-clarity-sku-9082452?a_aid=dmnd1357
This one is not eye-clean.
I found the following options that would look great:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.70-carat-d-color-vs1-clarity-sku-5887349?a_aid=dmnd1357
Blue Nile LD13936897
The high color and clarity grades are just a coincidence, I didn’t find anything lower that would look good.
He decided on the F color .70 from Blue Nile. Thank you so much for your help!
That’s fantastic news! It was my pleasure helping you.
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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
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- Free prong tightening, repolishing, rhodium plating and cleaning every 6 months
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- One free resizing within 60 days of purchase
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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
- 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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