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Hello Diamond Pros.
I was looking for help and pricing for an engagement ring. My chief concern is that my budget will not afford the ring my girlfriend likes.
For starters she needs platinum because of allergies, wants a round cut stone (doesn’t matter if mined or lab grown), and likes the hidden halo of diamonds some designers put around the larger stone.
My budget for an engagement ring is $2,000 and I feel like I couldn’t even get the band for that amount.
Any help or advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated.
If you’re open to the idea of having a lab diamond, then you can definitely get a beautiful ring for your budget (and in the style your girlfriend likes):
14K White Gold Petite Pavé Engagement Ring
14K White Gold Cathedral Pavé Crown Diamond Engagement Ring
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-f-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-10379588?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.66-carat-e-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-10660716?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.61-carat-e-color-si1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-10609185?a_aid=dmnd1357
These diamonds are beautifully cut, eye-clean and all of them would be very bright and brilliant in real life.
Thank you for your suggestions and all the details you’ve provided. It definitely took some of my feelings of uncertainty and overwhelm out of this process.
I went with the first ring and first diamond you suggested.
I’m glad I could help you find what you were looking for.
What we love about them:
- 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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