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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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Please help me select a princess cut diamond for an engagement ring. I’m looking for a 3 stone ring (2 small side stones, and the larger center stone) and my budget for the center piece is $6000 – $6500. I’m looking for something between 1 – 1.2 carats. What specs do you recommend? James Allen …
I am thinking about purchasing this hearts and arrows diamond, with a setting, as an engagement ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.70-carat-f-color-if-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-164396?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would like to spend somewhere around US$5000 on it – hoping to find the best diamond I can (particularly in terms of cut and clarity). It’s currently listed for $5,300. I would be very grateful for …
To begin, thank you very much for the expertise you’ve offered on this website. It’s been educational! I’m looking for a a 1.25-1.75 carat round diamond for my fiancee. We’ve looked at a lot of different settings, and we’ve found one we like, namely http://www.debeers.com/bridal/engagement-rings/j1ex01b02p/db-classic-solitaire-ring That ring is outside our price range of $10k, but …
My fiance & I spent 2.5 hours at a local jeweler and while I thought he had nosebleed prices on loose stones I liked the idea of being able to see the setting in person and make sure it looks good on her finger. That said all of his settings were probably a few hundred …
What are your thoughts on this diamond? Should I consider a different diamond with a better cut? Does faint fluorescence concern you? Thanks much in advance for you opinion. https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/2.02-carat-e-color-vs1-clarity-sku-132631?a_aid=dmnd1357 James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with a jeweler’s loupe. …
I am looking to purchase a ring including setting for between 9-10k. I’d like it to be brilliant and clean to the eye, I’d prefer something of at least 1.5 carat. Let me know our thoughts. James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting …
First off, your site is amazing for new diamond buyers. I feel like it’s really kept me from making a poor decision somewhere else. Ok now to the good stuff. I’m looking for a round or cushion diamond around 1 carat and I’d like to keep the whole ring under $5400. The setting I like …
Hi, I wrote a while back and I’ve narrowed it down since then. I’d like to get a small oval diamond ring, and would like your feedback. First, diamond size. My girlfriend has small fingers – her ring size is 3.75 – so I’m happy to get a small diamond – I was thinking .6 …
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