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I’m trying to find an engagement ring to give to my girlfriend. The other day we were at Kay Jewelers and she loved the Leo brand princess cut diamonds, unfortunately the 3/4 ct. version sells for $4k+ and my current budget is roughly $2k. If you could recommend any diamonds that might have as much luster as a Leo but at half the cost I’d be very grateful. I’m not dead set on 3/4 ct. size but would like it to be larger than .6 ct. if possible. My girlfriend and I met in Disney World and are planning to return in a few weeks for a short vacation. I’d like to propose to her there and keep the magic alive!
As mentioned by many before, this site is awesome! Keep up the great work and Thanks in advance.
I’d be happy to make some recommendations and guide you through the process. What type of setting are you considering? Yellow gold or white gold/platinum? Will it be a solitaire or does it have sidestones/pave? This may affect the colors that I recommend for the center diamond (as we explain in our post on color).
Let me know and I’d be happy to send you some suggestions.
Thanks for getting back to me. I’m looking for a solitaire diamond mounted on a white gold ring.
I thought maybe one of these might be nice:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1529622.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/F-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1532783.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1506367.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1529625.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1532787.asp
I put them in the order that I found them visually appealing. It seems that I am fond of lower table percentages.
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I would go with the 0.63 I VS2. It’s the best overall cut and an excellent value.
I went with your recommendation. Thanks again.
Did you see the diamond yet? How does it look?
The ring looks awesome. James Allen got it to me just before I left to Florida so I got to propose to my fiancee just after the ball dropped on new years in Downtown Disney. Thank you very much for your input!
My pleasure! Wishing you and your fiancee all the best!
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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
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- 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
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