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I have been viewing James Allen’s website and have found a few diamonds but figured I would see which diamonds you would recommend with the following limitations:
Platinum Bypass Pave Set Diamond Engagement Ring
budget for diamond is 3000 (for a great find willing to go up 300)
Here’s what I like for you:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1512047.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1513951.asp
let me know what you think.
As I am sure you are used to hearing, this is a very annoying/difficult decision from someone with exceptionally limited knowledge combined with how expensive the purchase is.
I like the second diamond better as I can see scuff marks without the loupe (not sure if that will come up under the naked eye). I am curious on your opinion with the following two diamonds I found. If you could order them in preference – your favorite first with the least favorable last with the two you suggested and the two I found. I think that will help me see a small framework of desirable traits.
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1513969.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1495910.asp
Thank you for your help
Here’s my order from best to worst:
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/G-SI2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1512047.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1513951.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1495910.asp
https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1513969.asp
Here’s why: They’re all more or less the same price. So there’s no savings in going down to the I or J color. If it was significantly cheaper, I would say to go for the I color. J is too low for a pave set ring. Between the G and the H, again, if they’re the same price, then I see no reason to go for the H instead of the G since they’ll both be eye clean. See my clarity article here:
Thank you again for taking the time out of your busy schedule to share your expertise. I went with 1512047 and I am excited to see the ring in person.
Fantastic! congrats! Please do stay in touch and let me know what you think when it arrives!
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- 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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