Archive for $5000 Budget
Q: First, great site and Iā€™m glad that I stumbled onto it!
Iā€™m contacting you for your expert advice, or at lest nudge in the right direction. I am looking at engagement rings with diamonds in the ~10k range.
The Bride-to-be is interested in size over quality, she thinks 1.5ct would be about right. Setting is a Platinum channel setting.
I noticed in one of your daily diamonds you selected a 1.51 and a 1.60 diamonds, both of which seem to still be available. Have you come across any other stock that would be better then these?
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Q: Well you officially scared me from buying a diamond, so many things to know and still you may not be getting what you think or even over paying. Im skeptical about this whole process but seeing that like most people in my situation; i have no knowledge of diamonds, really what do i have to lose by asking your help!
Im looking at buying a loose diamond because im buying the ring seperate. I was looking betweem 5,000-6,200 for price, was looking at ideal cut, F-E colour, vs2-vvs2 clarity, Size came depending on that stuff and where that put me for cost (but probably between .78-1.00).Id rather go really nice diamond and smaller carat, then big and not shiny.
I need your help cause i know nothing really. I want the best sparkle and want the other catagorys to be good enough that it cant be seen with the eye. Ive never looked at a diamond so dont know which colour is going to be noticably yellow and what inclusions im going to be able to notice. I want the best ring but dont want to pay for something that isnt noticable without a microscope!!Like is there a difference between ideal and hearts and arrows? I want it to sparkle but dont want to pay for something that isnt even noticable to her or anyone else. If you could help me cut in the areas that dont matter as much and arent noticalbe but would save me money so that i could get a bigger diamond without sacrificing the look and beauty of what she will be wearing iā€™d be so thankful. any help would be great, if you read this i thank you for your time.
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Q: I have been looking online for diamonds at blue nile until I read your reviews and now I am more convinced with James Allen. I just would like a little bit of help. Looking for a Princess cut, Ideal, G-H VVS2-VS1 About a carat in weight. I have looked at these two diamonds
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1356790.asp
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1346534.asp
I am thinking of putting it in this setting
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1346534.asp
Do you think that the 1.2 Carat will be too high in that setting? Any other diamonds that you can find on there?
The smaller diamond is also not available to see and I tried to get a picture e-mailed but it never came through.
The last question I have is about the Ideal cut. Is there a difference between an Ideal at James allen and a signature ideal at Blue Nile??
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P.S. I am from canada and have read about the person who was going to save the duty and get it shipped to the states and pick it up. Did they ever let you know how that went?
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Q: Myself and long-term girlfriend are shopping for engagement rings now and I stubbled across your siteā€¦ Looks like it may save me a few grand!
We were looking at 1 ct princess cuts for a 2mm-solitare setting.
Anything under $5500 is ā€¯money in the bankā€¯ and I like money in the bank!
Was looking at diamond 1359966 on james allenā€¦
Any reccos from you would be great too! Especially looking for a good cut stone since the princesses lake the cut on the GIAā€¦
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Q: Iā€™m hoping you might be able to help me out. Bottom line: I want the prettiest diamond stone I can get for my budget. I definitely want at least 1 ct, but would be interested in anything up to 1.25 ct as long as itā€™s still ideal cut, eye clean, and near colorless. Iā€™d like to stay around $5,000, but am willing to spend slightly more. I think Iā€™ve found a good deal and would like your input on this stone.
http://www.bluenile.com/round-diamond-1-carat-ideal-cut-g-color-si1-clarity_LD01938165
Theyā€™re currently holding this diamond for me so
Iā€™ve contacted bluenile to make sure this stone was eye clean and because I was concerned about the strong blue flourescence. Iā€™ve pasted the response I received below. Initially it put me at ease, but after reading your site Iā€™m a bit nervous.
Thanks in advance for your help!
From Bluenile: “The gemologist found that this diamond is completely eye clean and the florescence does not have a milky effect at all. It will be on hold for you for the next 48 hoursā€¦ā€¯
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