Hi.
Have been looking on James Allen and narrowing an engagement ring – 14K Rose Gold 1.5mm Comfort Fit Engagement Ring with an oval diamond. Have several in “Wish List”. Wanted an objective experienced opinion.
Budget </= $10k.
Feel free to send me the diamonds you are considering, I’ll gladly give you my opinion on them.
I have these 3 in mind:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.22-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-10158514?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-9440133?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7435676?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.22-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-sku-10158514?a_aid=dmnd1357 – This diamond is nice, it has just a little bit of a bowtie.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.50-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-9440133?a_aid=dmnd1357 – In this case, it seems the bowtie is a little bit more pronounced than we would recommend.
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7435676?a_aid=dmnd1357 – This stone is okay.
So between those 2 below which would you choose?
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-sku-7435676?a_aid=dmnd1357
Anything else that I should consider?
Those two diamonds are not bad, but they are not the best either. Sure, they are ok, but you can do better than ok. I found this option that looks amazing, it has a beautiful shape and a minimal bow-tie:
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-5804129?a_aid=dmnd1357
It’s even cheaper than those two that you sent me. It’s absolutely lovely.
Yes .. I like the cut and and dimensions quite a bit. Thank you for finding it and looking beyond the initial criteria I placed. Do you feel this one is the best option?? Is there even a better one?
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Could you give me your top 2 or 3 in my budget range, please?
These three stones are my best picks. They look great both on paper and in the video:
https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.20-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-5804129?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.29-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-8678840?a_aid=dmnd1357
www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/oval-cut/1.30-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-sku-8174775?a_aid=dmnd1357
I ordered the 5804129.
Thanks again for your help!
That’s wonderful news! I’m glad I could help you find the perfect diamond.
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