Blue Nile quality standards are among the highest of all jewelers. At Blue Nile, shopping is risk-free because you've come directly to the finest loose diamonds and jewelry available. Blue Nile use only the finest materials to create jewelry with exceptional craftsmanship.

Blue Nile partner with diamond and jewelry merchants worldwide to get the finest quality merchandise at the very best prices. Then Blue Nile pass the savings on to you, so you can buy a more beautiful diamond or piece of jewelry. In fact, you'll find Blue Nile prices are as much as 20-40% below traditional jewelry retailers. All Blue Nile diamond jewelry features near-colorless (I-grade color) with eye-clean clarity (SI-grade clarity). This standard applies to all Blue Nile diamond jewelry, even pieces with the smallest diamonds.

Equally exceptional quality is found with Blue Nile's range of finest sterling silver jewelry, the best 18k gold jewelry and the strongest, most durable jewelry grade platinum. Akoya and Tahitian cultured pearl jewelry ... [ More ]

The GIA and AGSL are the two most widely respected authorities on diamonds, so Blue Nile only offers diamonds with grading reports from these laboratories. The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) set the standard for diamond grading and gemological identification, and their grading system serves as the international gem and jewelry industry's benchmark credentials. This report describes the following:

• Shape and Cutting Style - The diamond shape and cutting style.
• Measurement - The diamond dimensions in millimeters.
• Weight - Weight of diamond listed to the nearest hundredth of a carat.
• Depth - Depth (for round diamonds) and/or width (for fancy shapes) relative to diameter.
• Table - Table facet (for round diamonds) and/or width (for fancy shapes) relative to diameter.
• Girdle - Range of girdle thickness.
• Culet - Appearance of culet facet.
• Finish - Grades of polish and symmetry.
• Clarity - Clarity grade determined under 10x magnification.
• Clarity Plot - A map of the approximate size, type, and position of inclusions as viewed under a microscope.
• Color - Grade of color.
• Fluorescence - Color, and strength of color when diamond is viewed under UV light.
• Comments - Description of additional diamond characteristics not mentioned in the report.

At the Blue Nile Online Store you'll find all manner of Blue Nile jewelry and diamonds, watches, special discounts and best-ever prices. From the excellent Blue Nile range of Blue Nile engagement rings, wedding bands and watches to Blue Nile luxury gifts, diamond necklaces … and much more. Below is just a tiny selection of what you can find at Blue Nile Online:

Blue Nile Home Page Marc Jacobs Honeycomb Chain Bag0.56 Carat Asscher Cut DiamondWedding Band 2mm Size 9 PlatinumSeiko Men's Chronograph Watch1.55 Carat Radiant Cut DiamondFendi Black Nappa Leather Handbag1.13 Carat Round Cut DiamondSwarovski Dino1.05 Carat Princess Cut Diamond0.72 Carat Oval Cut Diamond0.54 Carat Round Cut DiamondChannel Set Ring 14K YG 1.00 Ctw I1Rosenthal 3 Piece Salad Set2.00 Carat Round Cut DiamondOpium Men 1.7 Oz EDT By Yves St. LaurentAshford Steel Baby Cashmere Wrap0.81 Carat Emerald Cut DiamondChristian Dior Christal Watch0.45 Carat Marquise Cut Diamond3.01 Carat Asscher Cut Diamond0.96 Carat Emerald Cut DiamondESQ Flair Women's Steel Watch1.10 Carat Emerald Cut DiamondLulu Guinness Coiffure UmbrellaDiamond Ring Setting 1/2 Ctw 14K Gold1.01 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond2.16 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond1.82 Carat Round Cut Diamond0.92 Carat Radiant Cut DiamondD&G Necklace

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