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Thanks for a great site. I’ve learned much and will hopefully save a lot of money by not paying for more than I can see.
I’m looking for a GIA or AGS oval diamond with the following qualifications:
– Color: H or better
– Clarity: VVS2 or better
– Carat: 1.25 or larger
– Cut Quality: excellent (GIA) or ideal (AGS)
– minimal bowtie effect
– budget: up to $12,500
The custom setting will be platinum with some additional diamonds. If it matters, my soon-to-be-fiancée wants the diamond placed sideways (across her finger) in the setting, rather than the traditional orientation.
If the above qualifications seem too strict, please let me know. I trust your expertise and experience over my ignorance. Thanks for your help.
I love this diamond for you:
The cut is fantastic, virtually no bow-tie, and it’s 100% eye-clean. It’s a fantastic buy. What do you think?
Thanks for responding so promptly, Mike. The diamond looks great. With a VS1, there won’t be any visible-to-the-naked-eye imperfections, right? Also, my fiancée and I are wondering if the jeweler who designs her setting will charge us more if we get a diamond elsewhere. What do you think? We appreciate the help.
The diamond is absolutely eye-clean.
I would also suggest contacting JA directly. They have a fantastic custom team as well.
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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