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Q: We are starting to look for an engagement ring and ran across your site. What great information you have avaiable! Here is the ring that we’re pretty sure we are leaning towards purchasing.

http://www.bluenile.com/build-your-own-diamond-ring?offer_id=12959&forceStep=STYLE_STEP

Any comments or concerns you have about the ring would be greatly appreciated. We didn’t know if these stones were significant enough in size that we have to worry about color matching to the center stone. Also was wondering how much we should be worried if the side diamonds are eye clean. I had a diamond previously that did have black inclusions (2 fairly small but visible) and it was always disappointing. Even though otherwise it was a beautiful diamond, those black dots always bothered me.

As for the center stone the most important thing to us is that it’s brilliant, white and sparkly. We are looking for a round cut, eye clean and somewhere between 1-1.35 ct. We don’t want to have to pay for something unneccessary, but would like a big wow factor. We realize that there is a lot left open on options for size, but we’re more concerned with the other factors that fit within these size parameters.

Also, I know you often suggest diamonds from james allen just because you can actually see what you are buying before you buy it. If that is the case would we be able to take the setting purchased from Blue Nile and separate center stone to a local jeweler to be set or do you have another suggestion?

Thanks for your site and all your help! It’s much appreciated.

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Q: Hi, I am looking for a diamond ring. I would appreciate it if you could help me out.

Here are the details:

- Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, or best diamond for fixed budget?
No, it is not. Quality is very important.

- Shape
Princess shape.

- Desired Color Range
I, H, G

- Desired Clarity
VS2 – VVS2

- Desired Cut
Very Good – Ideal

- Desired Size
1.70 – 1.90

- Budget
8,000 – 12,000

Thank you.

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This is a unique diamond.  While the inclusion is large, it is in a perfect location.  You can easily cover that with a prong and the diamond will be completely eye-clean.  This diamond is an excellent deal for the price they are selling it for.

Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):

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Shape: Round Brilliant

Carats: 1.71

Diamond Cut: Excellent

Diamond Color: J

Diamond Clarity: SI1

Measurements: 7.70*7.74*4.67

Depth: 60.5%

Table: 59%

Diamond Polish: Excellent

Diamond Symmetry: Excellent

Diamond Fluorescence: None

Diamond Price: $12,070


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Following yesterday’s selection of the best princess cut diamond for $13,000, today we present you with the best princess cut diamond for $12,000.

Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):

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Carats: 2.01

Diamond Color: I

Diamond Clarity: VS1

Measurements: 7.12*6.93*4.94

Length/Width Ratio: 1.03

Depth: 71.3%

Table: 70%

Diamond Polish: Very Good

Diamond Symmetry: Very Good

Diamond Fluorescence: Faint

Diamond Price: $12,120

Don’t forget to use our exclusive coupon code TAD0611 with James Allen for 10% off Engagement Ring Settings!

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Q: Hi- I have discovered your site and am intrigued. I’m hoping to buy an engagement ring within the next month, quicker if possible. My budget is between 10K and 12K for the ring and the band. I was hoping to get a center diamond of approximately 1.5 carets for this price. Do you think this is possible? Do you have any specific diamonds you recommend? I think I have a band picked out and have used your diamond locator, but it’s tough to find the perfect one. Also, I thought I saw something about getting a discount through James Allen if I ordered through your site, how does that work? Let me know what you think. Not sure how this works, but am free anytime to talk on the phone or by email if you have any free time. Thanks

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Following yesterday’s pick of the best Hearts & Arrows Ideal Cut Round Diamond for $13,000, today we present you with the best H&A Ideal Cut diamond for $12,000.

Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the AGS Certificate):

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Carats: 1.26

Diamond Color: G

Diamond Clarity: VVS2

Diamond Cut: Ideal

Measurements: 6.96*6.99*4.28

Depth: 61.3%

Table: 55.0%

Crown Angle: 34.3°

Crown %: 15.4%

Pavilion Angle: 40.9°

Pavilion %: 43.1%

Diamond Polish: Ideal

Diamond Symmetry: Ideal

Diamond Fluorescence: None

James Allen Engagement Ring

James Allen Engagement Ring

Diamond Price: $12,060

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One style that is very popular nowadays is the “halo” style.  The halo style is basically when you have a diamond pave-set frame around the edge of the face of the diamond set in the engagement ring.  This is popular for a number of reasons.  Firstly, all pave styles in general are very popular now and have been for a number of years now.  But additionally, halo styles are popular because they give the diamond the appearance of being larger than it actually is.

James Allen offers several different “halo” style engagement rings.  Many are a part of their designer “Meno MicroPave Collection.”  But these rings are expensive, due to their brand name.  But JA offers many similar styles in their regular engagement ring selection that are equally as beautiful.

One such example of a beautiful halo-style engagement ring in their regular ring inventory is their 18k White Gold Split Shank Pave Halo Diamond Engagement Ring.

What I like about this setting is that the split shank widens the footprint of the ring on the finger, yet it’s not big and bulky.  So this ring will look great on fingers of all sizes, yet doesn’t look overly heavy with gold or platinum.

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Following the previous Daily Diamond selection of the best Cushion Cut Diamond for $13,000, today we present you with the best Cushion Cut Diamond for $12,000.

Here’s the Stats (Or Click Here for a Copy of the GIA Certificate):

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Diamond Magnified 20x - Click to Enlarge

Carats: 2.05

Diamond Color: I

Diamond Clarity: VS2

Measurements: 8.13*6.96*4.49

Length/Width Ratio: 1.17

Depth: 64.5%

Table: 65%

Diamond Polish: Very Good

Diamond Symmetry: Very Good

Diamond Fluorescence: None

James Allen Engagement Ring

James Allen Engagement Ring

Diamond Price: $12,410

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James Allen also has a large variety of engagement rings to choose from to pair with today’s daily diamond selection.  The most classic (and most often requested) engagement ring style is the “Tiffany” style solitaire engagement ring.  What makes the Tiffany style look unique is the “knife-edge” look around the shank.  The shank, instead of being rounded, comes to an edge all the way around.  With a diamond this substantial in size, it would be best to have a shank width of at least 2.5 mm such as with James Allen’s 18k White Gold Pave Set 4 Prong Diamond Engagement Ring.

Today’s daily diamond selection will of course be clean to the naked eye (as are all of our daily diamond selections).  The only thing to be of concern with today’s selection would be that some people might not like their cushion cut to be quite as rectangular as today’s.  Most cushions have Length-to-Width ratios of about 1.10.  Today’s stone’s ratio is 1.17, so it’s slightly more elongated.

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