Hi,
Thank you very much for this valuable information, it is very useful!
I understand from time to time you have coupons for Blue Nile so I am just checking in to see if there are any over the next few months?
Here is the code for $100 off of a purchase over 1k:[contact us for your own unique coupon code]. According to BN, this is the best coupon they are offering right now. I hope it helps.
Let me know if you need any help with the search. I’d be more than happy to help.
Many thanks, I will more than likely be in touch.
Anytime.
What do you think of this diamond’s specs?
Blue Nile LD10761398
This diamond is not a good choice, it has a very strong black windowing and wouldn’t look good in person.
Something like this would look much better:
Blue Nile LD13069739
Blue Nile LD13508256
Oh really, glad I didn’t order it then, how did I not see that?
If my budget is 4,500 for the diamond are the below options you mentioned the very best I can get for my budget?
It’s hard to see something you’re not looking for. And no worries, feel free to ask as many questions as you want, that’s why I’m here!
Yes, those two diamonds from my previous email were the best options I could find in that carat/price range. They have fantastic specs and would look amazing in any setting you put them into.
What are the key things I should be looking for in a good quality emerald diamond ?
I noted one you mentioned had a faint fluorescence, I thought I had to stay away from this?
What are the top things I need to look at when searching for the emerald diamond?
For emeralds cut, we like to keep the depth and table % below 70%. We also recommend keeping the L:W ratio between 1.30 and 1.50 (depending on your preferences). The culet should always be none and the polish and symmetry grades either Excellent or Very good. Girdle can be basically anything, but you should avoid extremely thick/thin girdles.
Regarding the color grades, anything above an H grade looks eye-clean in most settings. The clarity grade should be a bit higher as the glassy appearance of emerald cuts makes inclusions more visible. I always go for VS2+ eye-clean options.
Faint fluorescence is fine, it wouldn’t affect the diamond in any negative way. Medium fluorescence is also fine on an H and lower colors, but you should avoid it on G+ because then it might end up looking hazy.
Thanks, that is very helpful. I really love the Blue Nile LD13508256.
I’m phoning up in the morning to place the order, how exciting! 😉
That’s fantastic news!
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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