which diamond to choose for a pavé engagement ring

[marcoo]

i'm from belgium and would like to buy an engagement ring.

the ring itself is a pavé

Petite Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in 18k White Gold (0.24 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

Delicate and beautiful, this diamond engagement ring in 18k white gold features a half circle of sparkling petite pavé diamonds to complement your centre diamond. Setting includes 0.24 carat total diamond weight.

www.bluenile.com

blue nile proposed the following diamonds:

1,30-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

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1,16-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

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1,33-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

which one should i choose? Which one gives me most value for my money?

All help is really appreciated

Marco
(by the way, they have status sold because they put them on reserve for me)

 

[jBright]

If you provide your budget and minimums the lovely folks here can find the best diamond for you!
Are you dead set on blue Nile?

 

[marcoo]

Thank you for your response.

My budget 10.000 euro.
minimums: I would prefer a diamond as large as possible without really compromising on the visible eye quality. For me it's important that I feel I did a good deal, so not overpaying it.

Doesn't have to be blue nile per se. E.g i was also looking at vanamsteldiamant.

 

[DejaWiz]

I don't like the proportions of any of those three that they recommended.


Have a look at these:
[EDIT]
<links removed because of me misunderstanding>

 

[marcoo]

thanks for the fast reply
your suggestions are a little above my budget. what would you recommend that is a little cheaper so I stay in the 10.000 euro budget (including ring)?

 

[DejaWiz]

thanks for the fast reply
your suggestions are a little above my budget. what would you recommend that is a little cheaper so I stay in the 10.000 euro budget (including ring)?

I apologize! I misread/misunderstood your previous post - I thought your budget was for the diamond, alone.

 

[DejaWiz]

Here are a few more:

1,30-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

1,30-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

1,30-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

 

[AllAboardTheBlingTrain]

Here are a few more:

1,30-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

1,30-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

1,30-Carat Round Cut Diamond | Blue Nile

www.bluenile.com

Nice choices! I'm not an expert at all but I like this one the best: https://www.bluenile.com/be/en/diamond-details/LD16012239

 

[DejaWiz]

Nice choices! I'm not an expert at all but I like this one the best: https://www.bluenile.com/be/en/diamond-details/LD16012239

Thank you. I like the first one first and the second one second.

 

[marcoo]

Thank you for the suggestions.
Dejawiz, why you prefer the first over the second?

 

[DejaWiz]

Thank you for the suggestions.
Dejawiz, why you prefer the first over the second?

I prefer the measurements of the CA and PA angles, the table width, and the LGF's. Plus, there are no inclusions under the table.

 

[marcoo]

thank you dejawiz
and what do you think about the ring itself? the diamonds on it are not well specified. Is that usual? I saw a similar ring on vanamstel with more carats for approximately the same price. Or am I making the wrong conclusion here?

 

[molecule]

thank you dejawiz
and what do you think about the ring itself? the diamonds on it are not well specified. Is that usual? I saw a similar ring on vanamstel with more carats for approximately the same price. Or am I making the wrong conclusion here?

One would have to be very very careful when wearing that ring or spend most of their time sending it out for repair due to the amount of pave. If the metal parts are what hold the ring together, you've compromised a lot of the structural integrity.

 

[marcoo]

What would be a better ring? I'm looking for something classic.

 

[molecule]

What would be a better ring? I'm looking for something classic.

Of the two you've selected, I prefer the first. Of the pave solitaires on BN, I prefer the following:
https://www.bluenile.com/be/en/build-your-own-ring/luna-diamond-engagement-ring-white-gold_56797

Graduated Double Prong Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum (0.24 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

Capture your lasting love with this stunning platinum double-claw engagement ring that showcases an elegant drape of pavé-set diamonds around your centre stone, along the subtly tapered shank, and inside the gallery for a captivating look.

www.bluenile.com

Scalloped Pavé Diamond Engagement Ring in 18K White Gold (0.38 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

Demure and sparkling, this diamond engagement ring features round diamonds pavé-set in 18k white gold to complement your choice of diamond.

www.bluenile.com

I would recommend browsing the recently purchased to see how the size diamonds pair with the size band.

 

[lovedogs]

The blue nile settings are much better than the other one you linked. They will have higher quality diamonds, and will be less prone to having stones fall out, etc.

 

[DejaWiz]

thank you dejawiz
and what do you think about the ring itself? the diamonds on it are not well specified. Is that usual? I saw a similar ring on vanamstel with more carats for approximately the same price. Or am I making the wrong conclusion here?

The description states that the melee diamonds are F-G color and VS clarity. Whether or not this claim comes from a reputable independent lab or in-house grading is up for debate and interpretation.

If you like this Vanamstel Diamant setting better, then it may be worth it to get it.

If you are on the fence, then perhaps consider one of the Blue Nile settings to make a package deal out of it and get their warranty and service for the whole thing.

 

[anon34985]

I have the petite micropave from blue nile and have worn it every day for 3.5 years, working out, cleaning, not babying it at all, and have had no problems! I have 6 prongs on mine, and while i don't love how bulky the prongs are, its not terrible with a larger sized diamond (1.7 for me)

Petite Micropavé Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White Gold (1/10 ct. tw.) | Blue Nile

Delicate and beautiful, this diamond engagement ring in 14k white gold features a half circle of sparkling petite micropavé diamonds to complement your center diamond.

www.bluenile.com