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I am looking for a cushion cut diamond for a halo ring (platinum), hopefully 2 carats, and around to $10 – $12,000.
I didn’t find a full 2ct for up to $12k, but I found this beautiful 1.70ct diamond that would look amazing in a halo:
Blue Nile LD12777995
The high clarity grade is just a coincidence, it was the first eye-clean option I found.
I would like to be closer to 2 carats if possible and can go a little higher on price if necessary.
How do you feel about this one? It seems to be new in the inventory.
Blue Nile LD10883928
That one looks great but I’m thinking a little bigger still. I found this one but I’m not sure how it compares to the one you sent?
It’s a bit deeper than what’s ideal and it also has an extremely thick girdle. It’s not such a great option as it might be less brilliant.
Thank you for looking into the ones I found. How high would my budget have to be to find a good option at 2 carats?
It would look like this:
Blue Nile LD12989282
Thank you, it was more than I wanted to spend but I think it’s exactly what she wants, so that’s the one I went with.
I’m glad we found her dream diamond!
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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