I am interested in an engagement ring from Blue Nile. I like the cushion cut halo with a cushion cut diamond. Would H color diamond look colorless to the naked eye?
H color looks absolutely colorless in most settings. I’m happy to recommend some options to you, can you just tell me if you’re looking for a square or rectangular cushion cut? And do you have a budget in mind?
I am looking for a square cushion cut. I would like to stay around $3,500 or under. I just want eye clean. I was worried about VS2 because I don’t trust myself to see inclusions or understand what to look for.
I found a couple of options that might suit you:
Blue Nile LD13750968
Blue Nile LD14063109
I searched in the H+ SI+ range and these two happened to be the best options I found there. The first diamond has the crushed ice look, the other one has classic faceting. Either of them would be very bright and brilliant in a halo setting.
I really liked the second diamond you recommended. LD14063109 but it sold before I was able to buy it. Can you please help me find one that is similar from Blue Nile?
Here’s a new option with the same look:
Blue Nile LD13896606
I know it’s stretching your budget so you can use this $100 coupon code to offset the cost a bit: [contact us for your own unique coupon code]
Do you think H is too low to go on color?
Not at all. Blue Nile uses I or H-color melee diamonds for their halo settings so there wouldn’t be any color difference.
Would you be able to find the same look in a higher color grade? Just curious to see the price difference if we could afford it.
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I’m so sorry. I’m having a lot of trouble deciding what I want! I noticed they also have a halo that can be set with a round diamond. I know they are more expensive. Are there any that are at least .9 carat and eye clean in my budget?
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Can you do Very good cut or should it be Ideal? And color grade for round?
Here are the cushion cuts you asked for:
Blue Nile LD14007956
Blue Nile LD14180113
For rounds, you should definitely stick with an Ex cut, if you want to get a good looking diamond. Normally, I wouldn’t go below an H color for a round diamond in a halo setting, but you can take advantage of the way Blue Nile’s settings are designed (I/H melee diamonds) and put an I color into it: Blue Nile LD14189414
Thank you! I ordered yesterday! The H color cushion! Thank you so much for your help!
That’s great news! It was an excellent option and I hope it will meet (or exceed) your expectations.
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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
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