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Q&A: Looking to Upgrade 0.7 Ct. Princess Cut Diamond to 1 Ct. Stone

By Mike Fried,

I have been reading your website and posts for a few months. I have an engagement ring from Blue Nile. I know that you aren’t a huge fan. However, they have a diamond upgrade program I have recently participated in. I was given a credit of the original purchase price of the .70 carat H Vs1 princess cut diamond. Depth of 84 and table of 76. Not optimal. Nonetheless using your recommendations I have selected a new 1.1 carat diamond from Blue Nile.

Blue Nile LD02660384

I would love your opinion of the diamond. My upgrade price is $3,500.

Is a very good cut much better than a good cut. I noticed the price is signficiantly different. I want the most beautiful diamond I can purchase for best price.

It seems like you have this diamond buying process down pat. I love the diamond you selected.

Let me know how it looks when it arrives.

Thank you Mike.

My diamond is absolutely stunning. It arrived yesterday. I have a 30 day return policy, but I could not be happier with it.

Thank you for your site with information on how to select the best princess cut diamond for the value. I was able to purchase a larger diamond due to selecting an H in color and VS2 in clarity vs. a better color and clarity grade.

Take care

Thanks for writing and letting us know. I’m delighted that you were pleased with our help. Do you think you can do us a quick favor and write us a small review on www.ivouch.com? If you could, we would be extremely grateful. Here is the link:

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We wish you and your partner a life of happiness and fulfillment.

Thanks mate.

James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler's loupe. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and fantastic prices. They also have the nicest collection of lab-created diamonds online. They currently run a 10% discount on selected lab-grown diamonds!
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
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Blue Nile Blue Nile is the largest and most well-known internet jewelry seller. They have a very large exclusive online inventory. Their high-quality images are catching up to James Allens' and their prices are amazing. Right now, Blue Nile offers up to 50% savings on selected jewelry during a limited-time season sale.
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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