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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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Hi, I’m in the process of getting ready to propose, and looking to purchase an oval cut diamond for the thin french cut pave setting on JA https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/18k-white-gold-thin-french-cut-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-289?a_aid=dmnd1357 I’m fortunate that my girlfriend is very petite, with a ring size of 3.5, and in her own words she does not want anything in the 1 …
A friend recommended your site and I’ve just spent 2 hours reading most pages. Your advice is great and really helpful. Before coming across your site I knew nothing about diamonds and my knowledge is still tiny. I am going to propose in the next few months and would like a beautiful engagement ring. I …
Which do you think is the best? My search criteria Shape: Round Color: J Clarity: VS2 Cut: Ideal Carat: 1.6-1.8 Lab: GIA, AGS Depth and Table: 57%-63% https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.72-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-198083?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-196297?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.70-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-196892?a_aid=dmnd1357 What do you think? Any other suggestions? I appreciate the help! Thank you so much for your site! James Allen James Allen is the leader …
First I would like to say thank you for your website. It is very much informative and saved me from going to Zales to shop. I was wondering if you can give me some advice on the diamonds I am looking at on the James Allen website. I am still deciding between a princess or …
What are your thoughts on this diamond? https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.37-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-sku-149934?a_aid=dmnd1357 I have a $7K budget & found a ring on JA I like that costs $1K, so I have $6K budget for the diamond…..but if you think there are better choices, I’m all ears! Love you site! Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online …
Hey I’m thinking of buying this diamond https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.51-carat-h-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-62846?a_aid=dmnd1357. The plan is to pair it with https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/three-stone/platinum-three-stone-pear-and-pave-set-diamond-engagement-ring-item-1442?a_aid=dmnd1357. Can you recommend a better diamond for this price/better value or do you think it is good? I’m looking for maximum brilliance, no visible faults, at color G and 1.5 carat minimum. James Allen James Allen is the leader …
I am new to your site but from what I have seen so far your answers have been very helpful. My question is what price should I pay or stay around for a 1 ct ideal cut Princess cut diamond G/H color SI1/SI2 clarity with an GIA/AGS cert and 1 with EGL/IGI cert? Also what …
My budget is ~$3000. I’m leaning towards a princess cut. I’m going cross-eyed looking at some of these diamond photos. Some flaws are quite obvious, but some others, I’m not so sure. Any help would be appreciated. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as …
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