Which one is better BN vs JA

[sammyonline]

I am looking for a 1ct. round diamond engagement ring for my significant other

Which one is better?
1) 1.03-Carat Blue Nile Signature Round Diamond
http://www.bluenile.com/hk/diamond-details/LD06600610

2) JamesAllen 1.02-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut
http://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.02-carat-g-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-902216

I personal prefer the first one because it is cheaper

 

[flyingpig]

Both are lovely.

I normally prefer JA for Magnified Rotating Image+ Platinum AGS report + IS images combo. But, that BN is cheaper and beautiful as well.
The decision also depends on the setting you want and any discount the vendor offers.

BN (Ctrl+left click)
http://www.bluenile.com/certs/5171414651.pdf?params=Y291bnRyeT1VU0EmcHJvZHVjdD1CTiZwaG9uZT0xKzg4OC01NjUtNzY0MSZsaW5rPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmx1ZW5pbGUuY29tJTJGX0xEMDY2MDA2MTAmY3VycmVuY3k9VVNEJmxhYj1naWEmc2t1PUxEMDY2MDA2MTAm
http://www.bluenile.com/certs/260150080.pdf?params=Y291bnRyeT1VU0EmcHJvZHVjdD1CTiZwaG9uZT0xKzg4OC01NjUtNzY0MSZsaW5rPWh0dHAlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuYmx1ZW5pbGUuY29tJTJGX0xEMDY2MDA2MTAmY3VycmVuY3k9VVNEJmxhYj1nY2FsJnNrdT1MRDA2NjAwNjEwJg%3D%3D

 

[Sphene]

IMO the BN is the better diamond and cheaper

 

[sammyonline]

Oh! i don't know i can ask for discount! I think the price is fixed
Let me try~

Thanks for the comments!! I will go for the BN one then.
I was worry before because many people give negative comments on BN's signature diamonds

Setting I will pick a classic solitaire ring in Platinum
BN: this one http://www.bluenile.com/hk/build-your-own-ring/nouveau-knife-edge-engagement-ring_38922?elem=img&track=product ($860)
JA: this one http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-six-prong-knife-edged-solitaire-engagement-ring-handmade-item-2426 ($1270)

No idea why JA setting is so much more expensive

 

[flyingpig]

Oh! i don't know i can ask for discount! I think the price is fixed
Let me try~

Thanks for the comments!! I will go for the BN one then.
I was worry before because many people give negative comments on BN's signature diamonds

Setting I will pick a classic solitaire ring in Platinum
BN: this one http://www.bluenile.com/hk/build-your-own-ring/nouveau-knife-edge-engagement-ring_38922?elem=img&track=product ($860)
JA: this one http://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/solitaire/platinum-six-prong-knife-edged-solitaire-engagement-ring-handmade-item-2426 ($1270)

No idea why JA setting is so much more expensive

Ask if there is any discount for PS members.
JA had Valentine promotion until yesterday. I think it is over.

People give negative comments on BN's signatures, because some of stones have less than the most ideal proportions.
But yours is just stunning.

 

[sammyonline]

no discount from BN other than "Bank Wire" discount

there is discount for PS members from JA, but still more expensive than the BN one

 

[flyingpig]

wait for more comments if still undecided and if you can hold those a bit longer.
But, again, both are beautiful.

 

[CTsparkle13]

I love BN! All my diamonds have been from them and I have had nothing but an excellent experience and all my diamonds are gorgeous!!!

 

[sammyonline]

I got the ring~
Thanks flyingpig, Sphene and CTsparkle13!