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Hey,
I would love your expertise. I’m going to go with an oval diamond. I think it’s classy and can get a bit more bang for my buck on my tight budget. I’m looking at around $3k-$4k for a .9 ish. H+ color.
I have two possible choices from the James Allen website. I’m wondering which stone is better and if the size will really make a big difference (of course I like the price of the first, but I’d prefer the bigger stone if the quality is there):
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-7314105?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.90-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-8230136?a_aid=dmnd1357
I also found these on the Blue Nile website:
Blue Nile LD13551591
Blue Nile LD13180229
Here are my comments about the diamonds you found:
Blue Nile LD13551591 – Perfect diamond!
Blue Nile LD13180229 – This one has a medium blue fluorescence. It might cause a hazy/milky look in daylight. That’s why I wouldn’t recommend it. Also, the cavity mentioned in the first place isn’t a good indicator. Cavities might disrupt the integrity of the diamond.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-7314105?a_aid=dmnd1357 – Medium fluorescence and a bit of a bowtie, this diamond wouldn’t be my favorite.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.90-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-8230136?a_aid=dmnd1357 – Perfect stone.
I found these alternatives:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-6830226?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/0.90-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-sku-8726643?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thank you for the advice!
I think the stone that fits best is the one from James Allen (8230136). I placed this diamond on hold.
Many thanks!
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
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- 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
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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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