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I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond 1.6-1.7 Ct for a halo and pave setting in white 18K gold setting. My budget for the stone is 10,000-12,000 and I want to ensure that I get a good value as well as a great stone. I’ve been looking at James Allen and came across these 2 diamonds diamond and wanted to get your opinion as well as any others you may suggest.
I love that 1.71 you found. It is a real winner.
I appreciate the reply, but the stone you confirmed for me is no longer available. Can you look at these 4 other options (would you suggest any others)? I want to try to stay within 9,000 to 12,000 at the most for the stone, of course I want to get the best value for my money. I incorporated SI1’s into my search, but not many popped up. I look forward to your advice.
Thanks!!
This is the type of setting that I want to get:
https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/halo/18k-white-gold-0.48ctw-halo-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-7945?a_aid=dmnd1357
Here are the diamonds I’m considering:
I do not like the first one. The other three are fantastic. It’s up to you whether you want to spend that much on the 1.70ct. Honestly, I think the 1.50ct is plenty big and you shouldn’t spend the extra money.
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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