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Hi, I am buying an engagement ring with a cushion shape diamond in a pave style ring. I’ve read all the information on your site and have made a selection on Blue Nile.
I’m looking for some advice on my diamond selection to be sure I have a good choice. I selected two similar diamonds. One is a better clarity but lower carat weight, the other higher carat weight but less clarity.
The links are below:
Blue Nile LD13282794
Petite Cathedral Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold (0.14 ct. tw.)
Blue Nile LD13282794
This one is nicely cut, but medium fluorescence is a problem here. It might make the diamond look hazy/milky in daylight. For DEFG diamonds, I wouldn’t go higher than none or faint fluorescence to avoid any possible haziness.
Blue Nile LD13297748
This one is unfortunately not eye-clean, the black crystal would be very visible in person.
I’d go with something like this instead:
Blue Nile LD13147537
Color-wise, they are going to look identical. They also have a great cut and no visible inclusions. Either of them will be very bright and brilliant.
I went with your recommendation for the Blue Nile LD13385626 diamond in the end.
Thank you!
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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
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