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Hi,
I need help choosing the perfect oval diamond for an engagement ring. I want an earth-created oval shape diamond. Ideally color G or F, clarity VS2 or better, carat between 1.15 and 1.40.
I am really interested in getting a great cut. As the oval diamonds guide mentioned, there is no grading for ovals, thus I need help. I would also like to minimize the bowtie effect as much as possible and maximize brilliance.
I would appreciate if you can send me some options.
Could you please tell me whether you have a ballpark budget for the center stone in mind?
My budget for the diamond is between $5.5k and $7.5k.
Here’s my recommendation:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-10400381?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-10387582?a_aid=dmnd1357
Blue Nile LD15307231
Blue Nile LD15296599
I like the first and third diamonds.
Can you send me more options from James Allen?
Sure:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7435676?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-10826256?a_aid=dmnd1357
Unfortunately, all the diamonds you have recommended were sold 🙁
I didn’t know they could be gone so fast! Can you find something in H-D color?
I’m sorry to hear they are sold. Good diamonds get sold quickly. Here are new ones:
Blue Nile LD15205337 – This one is a little bit borderline of eye-cleanliness. But in my opinion, the inclusions wouldn’t be noticeable in person.
Blue Nile LD15372260
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.06-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-10344982?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.06-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-sku-10536890?a_aid=dmnd1357
Thank you so much for your help. I am planning to buy the D colored diamond.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.06-carat-d-color-si1-clarity-sku-10536890?a_aid=dmnd1357
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Just wanted to let you know that I purchase the diamond you recommended. Thank you so much for your help!
That’s wonderful news!
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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