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In this section of the site, I publish some interesting private exchanges I have had with readers of the site who have contacted me via the “Ask a Question” form. I believe you will find that the questions and answers are both interesting and educational. Of course, names have been removed to preserve privacy.
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Good morning, I am going to get a new ring for my wife for our 25th anniversary. Looking at around 3 carrats. I am going with Blue Nile as they have a platinum thick band she would like. The ring is going to be a solitary princess cut. My question is this diamond is only …
Hi, I need an engagement ring. I’m looking for a solitaire round diamond on a narrow gold band. I am looking to spend around $1,500. Can you find me the best diamond and ring for that price? Here are my recommendations: Blue Nile LD11653629 Blue Nile LD14031272 My girlfriend wants a gold ring. How would …
Hello, So I am looking at a James Allen ring and I’m pretty set on the knife edge six prong platinum setting (unless an argument for white gold could be made?). I was looking for advice on how I could possibly cut cost on the diamond wherever possible such that a comparable lesser cost diamond …
I want to buy my wife a pair of 2 carat diamond white gold stud earrings. Budget is about $9,000. I have been looking at Ideal cut and H color. I’m hitting a wall when it comes to finding “eye-clean” diamonds that are within the budget. I’ve tried Blue Nile and James Allen and everything …
I’m trying to get a 2 carat round lab diamond set in white gold. I really just want the diamond to be completely eye clean. I found these options that would look great in a white gold ring: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.12-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-9450647?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.11-carat-g-color-vvs2-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-9450640?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.20-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-9450815?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.21-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-9450698?a_aid=dmnd1357 I like the last one (www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/2.21-carat-f-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-9450698?a_aid=dmnd1357). Looking at the grading report, it is …
I am looking to buy an engagement ring (solitaire in platinum ideally 2ct) and as I’m in the UK I’ve been primarily looking at Blue Nile. I found this diamond which seems a good combination of colour and clarity (not too high), carat (my desired 2ct), and cut (ideal): Blue Nile LD14126465 My worry is …
Hello, I am ready to make a purchase shortly. I would like some help in picking out the right diamond. I am looking for a round, ideal cut, 1+ carat diamond. It will be a solitaire placed on white gold or platinum. I am unsure of the cut and color. Here are my recommendations: Blue …
Hi! I need a loose round cut diamond, it will be inserted into engagement ring (platinum solitaire + pave wedding band, produced by another vendor). Diamond: – 1 ct (maybe a little bit bigger) – preferably from James Allen – ‘Eye-clean’ – I’m not stuck to particular clarity and color, I will rely on your …
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