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I am looking for an Asscher Cut Diamond, and my budget (for the diamond) is approximately 5-7k. I’d like something in the 1.2-1.3 ct range (if possible) and I was wondering if you could maybe link me to any good deals. I’ve been looking at James Allen, and I found this diamond: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.23-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-184585?a_aid=dmnd1357
It has a large depth percentage ( by the parameters you had listed on your site ) so I didn’t know if that made this a bad deal. My goal is to get the largest-looking and nicest-looking diamond for the price that I can afford.
It seems like you have this diamond buying process down pat. I love the diamond you selected. Yes, its a tad deep but its a very nice diamond.
Let me know how it looks when it arrives.
Thank you so much for the advice. Would you be able to compare the diamond I sent you to these 3 diamonds? The first one is just a little bit cheaper so I wanted to know if you thought the price savings was worth the -0.03 in ct, and the other two are J-color but are significantly bigger (at 1.4 and 1.5 ct).
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-190183?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.40-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-sku-190172?a_aid=dmnd1357
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/asscher-cut/1.50-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-sku-165262?a_aid=dmnd1357
J color is far too low for an Asscher cut. That 1.20ct is nice as well.
Thanks for your input.
Do you think the prices of the two diamonds are good compared to the prices I could negotiate in the diamond district in nyc?
You are far better off online. You are more likely to get scammed by a shyster than actually save 2%.
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- 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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