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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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I’m currently in the Army serving overseas with about 3 months left to come back home where I plan to propose to my girlfriend. I’ve been searching over tons of reviews and online ” build your engagement ring” sites, but its like a sea of information and I’m just trying to pick out the important …
I am hoping you can help me. I have read your articles on shopping for diamonds and they are extremly helpful. I have looked at James Allen and Blue Nile (yes I read your article on BN) I know the setting I want and I have been trying to locate a center round cut diamond …
I am looking for a Pear Shape diamond – as big and visually appealing as possible with an ideal budget of $3k up to $3.6 ish (I still need to pay international duties on that). Ideally not below (or much) 1ct In terms of your experience with JA – have you heard of people returning …
I love your site – it’s very refreshing to have someone say what really does and doesn’t matter when buying diamonds. I am looking to get the best value diamond I can as a birthday present for myself. I have up to $2000 to spend, and I’m more focussed on cut than colour (I don’t …
Hi, I am looking for a round diamond stone for this 18K Yellow Gold Spiral Solitaire Engagement Ring (https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/tension/18k-yellow-gold-spiral-solitaire-engagement-ring-item-1365?a_aid=dmnd1357) from James Allen. It looks like a pseudo-tension setting (but really half bezel). I am looking for something eye-clean and around 3/4 ct.. I’m planning on GIA Excellent cut. What color/clarity should I be looking for, …
Hello – I’ve been researching engagement ring diamonds on the James Allen website as per the recommendations on your site. I’m looking for a cushion cut diamond which has exceptional cut/brilliance/fire etc. and very good in the remaining categories. Size wise looking around 1.6-1.8. I found the diamond below on the James Allen webiste and …
Thanks a lot for the blogs! A lot of information. I was about to commit to a diamond to Blue Nile but listened to your advise and turned to James Allan. The pictures does help a lot! I am looking for a diamond that’s cost effective and around $1500 and came across this one. It …
I’m interested in buying a diamond engagement ring and was wondering if you could help. In terms of what I’m looking for: – Cushion Cut (or Round, but to be placed in a square thin halo) – Circa 2 Carat – Good quality cut (very good / ideal ?) – Color – G / H …
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