For this ring:
14K White Gold Flat Edged Diamond Solitaire Engagement Ring
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.10-carat-j-color-si1-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-11046214?a_aid=dmnd1357
I’m not a huge fan of this diamond. It’s very cloudy and might lose some of its brilliance.
I’d go with this one instead, it has a beautiful cut and would look fantastic in person:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.00-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8328328?a_aid=dmnd1357
I will admit (as with the majority of your customers) that I am putting tremendous trust into your opinion. This is one of the few large purchases in my 75 years where I feel completely helpless even though I have studied the criteria and watched too many videos on the subject. What frazzles me is that when playing on the James Allen web site; when all four Cs are exactly the same, there are still a couple hundred diamonds to choose from AND they vary in price by about $1000.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m honored that you trust me with this enormously important purchase. We follow very strict cut parameters and you can be sure that any diamonds I recommend would be incredibly bright and brilliant in person.
The J color diamond I sent you in my previous email would look amazing in the solitaire setting you selected.
The prices always depend on a particular seller. Moreover, the 1ct range is very wide and there are a lot of diamonds that are just getting more and more expensive without actually increasing their carat weight or significantly increasing quality. When I search for diamonds, I’m looking for the best balance of the overall specifications (carat weight, color – colorless look, clarity – eye-cleanliness, fluorescence, depth and table %, cut – brilliance). And I search for the best stone that’s currently available for your buck.
Thanks. Unfortunately, That stone is no longer available from James Allen.
Here’s a new option:
Thank you so much. I just ordered it.
That’s great news. I’m glad I could help you find what you were looking for.
When I find a craftsman to make the ring we want, how can I ensure that the diamond we give the craftsperson to mount is the one that is returned to us?
The diamond is inscribed with the GIA number so you can always check it with a loupe or magnifying glass. I also recommend taking detailed pictures of the diamond prior to handing it over to the jeweler.
Just got email from James allen. The order is now confirmed!!! Thank you ever so much.
Congratulations! It was my pleasure helping you.
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
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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