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Is this a good diamond to purchase from James Allen?
The diamond you selected is great, it’s eye-clean and has nice overall specs. Can you just tell me what style setting you’re using? Different settings suit different diamond colors better.
Thanks for the quick follow up and advice. I’m looking at doing the 14K YELLOW GOLD PETITE PAVE CROWN DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING
Thank you. That setting has a tiny halo around the main diamond and if you (or your fiancee) are color sensitive, you might see a hint of yellow in an I-color center stone. If size is your priority, stick to your original choice as it’s a very nice diamond, but I wouldn’t rule out something with a higher color grade either. It’s up to you.
Taking your advice, I changed my selection to this one… Can you confirm if you think the inclusion on the table will still make this diamond eye clean?
Unfortunately, that diamond is not eye-clean and strong fluorescence will make it look hazy. For DEFG diamonds you should get only none or faint fluorescence.
Wow, I would have never known that! Thanks!
What about this:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.60-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-2627355?a_aid=dmnd1357
I don’t think it’s eye-clean. I’d rather go with something like this to be on the safe side:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-3698660?a_aid=dmnd1357
I ended up ordering the 1.51 carat that you recommended… Thank you very much for the insight, really appreciate it!!!
That’s great news! I’m glad that I could help you decide on the diamond.
Following up on the diamond you helped pick out which just arrived. It’s absolutely perfect, thank you for all your help!
Thank you so much for sharing the picture with me, the ring is stunning!
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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
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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
- 100% credit towards future upgrades (must be at least double in value)
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