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I have a budget of $3,200 for the diamond itself. I want a round shape diamond in solitare setting. Initially I wanted a 1 carat diamond but my budget is not allowing me to get 1 carat diamond. So during my search I came with 2 options which are in my budget with different C’s.
Can you please check below options and let me know which one is better? And any suggestions to improve my search to get the best diamond?
Blue Nile LD12631749 – This stone is deeply cut. I wouldn’t recommend it as it might negatively affect the brilliance
Blue Nile LD12881795 – The cut is deep too.
I would suggest these alternatives:
Blue Nile LD12944200
Blue Nile LD12871561
They’re well-cut, eye-clean and brilliant.
I am thinking to increase my budget to $3,500 and I am looking for diamonds with 0.90 and above carat weight.
Based on the search on Blue Nile site, I found some diamonds. Can you please let me know your thoughts on this? And if you have some more alternatives also, please let me know.
Of all the links I like this one better
Blue Nile LD12912217
This one is above my budget, but not sure if it is eye clean or not
Blue Nile LD12167805
This is another option
Blue Nile LD12065758
Also, what are your thoughts on this setting:
Petite Solitaire Engagement Ring
That setting is classy and elegant, I like it. Choosing a setting is a matter of personal taste and preference.
Blue Nile LD12912217 – This is a nice stone. I don’t see any red flags.
Blue Nile LD12167805 – Nice diamond. I think it’s eye-clean.
Blue Nile LD12065758 – Perfect stone.
Thanks for checking. I am thinking to buy one of the below 2 diamonds tomorrow and the difference in money is very little. Which one do you recommend?
Blue Nile LD12912217 This one has a bit better cut than the second stone. Also, it has bigger measurements.
Thank you so much!
If you have any coupons for Blue Nile, please send me.
Sure thing! We offer a coupon for $50 off of a purchase over 1k: [contact us for your own unique coupon code]. I hope it helps
Awesome, thank you so much!
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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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