Is Blue Nile better than James Allen?

Is Blue Nile better than James Allen?

Blue Nile carries a more diverse selection of colored gemstones and other kinds of fine jewelry, but James Allen is the king of the hill when it comes to engagement rings. Their selection of loose diamonds is more extensive and more diverse than Blue Nile. They also have more to choose from in the settings category.

How long does it take to get a James Allen ring?

one to three weeks

Are James Allen Rings good quality?

James Allen offers fantastic quality and value for money when it comes to buying an engagement ring. They are one of my highest recommended vendor but don’t just take my word for it.

Is hearts and arrows worth the extra money?

Hearts and Arrows diamonds are special because they’re cut with high precision and exceptional craftsmanship. They’re taken from more rough material than other diamonds, making them more expensive and time-consuming to produce.

Is ideal cut better than excellent?

When it comes to determining the highest grade possible, GIA uses the term “excellent” while AGS (the inventory of the cut grade) uses the word “ideal.” These cuts are well proportioned with optimal facet angles, allowing the brilliance and fire to pass through the table for all to see.

Do cushion or round diamonds look bigger?

Per carat, cushion cut diamonds can have a very slightly larger table (top) than round brilliant diamonds. Additionally, they have larger facets, which can make them look bigger. However, round diamonds are more brilliant than cushion cut diamonds and our eyes tend to perceive higher brilliance as a larger size.

Why is cushion cut cheaper than round?

Cushion cut diamonds tend to be about 25% less expensive than their round cut counterparts. When jewelers cut a rough stone, more is lost in shaping a round diamond, so the cost of each carat retained is higher. Here are some of our favorite round cut and cushion cut engagement ring styles.

Why do Cushion cut diamonds look smaller?

Cushion cut diamonds look slightly smaller than some other shapes. This is because as they are cut deeper carry more of their weight under the ‘girdle’ of the stone ie. on the bottom, where it can’t be seen.

How much is a 1 carat cushion cut diamond?

Diamond Cut – Never Settle The bottom line – a 1 carat round D Flawless diamond would cost $12,500 – $15,000. And a 1 carat round diamond like the one I recommend, A G color, SI1 Clarity and Excellent cut would cost $6,000. (and a cushion cut about $3,500) Easy savings!