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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 would like your opinion on this diamond and if you think I can find a better option for the money? I can put up to 1.5 ct in the setting I like. It is $8120 Shape: Princess Carat Weight: 1.25 Cut: Excellent Color: G Clarity: VS2 Certificate: GIA Depth: 73.3% Table: 69.0% Polish: Excellent …
Q: I, like the rest of the people on your website, am about to pull the trigger on an engagement ring. Your website is full of useful tidbits to help even the most inexperienced diamond buyer and the help you provide is very much appreciated. Here is my question for you: I am pretty set on …
Was recommended to your site from a friend whom you helped purchase a diamond. I was hoping you could lend some advice on a particular diamond on James Allen, and perhaps your overall insight. I am looking to buy a radiant cut (what the GF wants) in a halo setting with pauve diamonds on the …
I’m looking for a Diamond Engagement ring with a the largest possible Diamond size I can get for a budget of £2400. I want round cut with 18k yellow gold ring. Whats the best looking diamond I’ll get for my money? I want 1 carat min. Bigger if possible…..? James Allen James Allen is the …
I thought I had everything figured out until I discovered your site. I had done some basic research and I had decided on a diamond similar to the following: Blue Nile LD02972088 My thought process was that I’d sacrifice carat size and upgrade the other categories like clarity and color. After reading your site, it …
I am currently looking for a diamond for a platinum setting. Like the recommendations you gave, I want the color to be somewhere between H and J. I would like for either an excellent cut or ideal cut. And ideally the stone would be no more than 8,000. I am looking for something eye clean …
Great Site! Very informative. Thanks! My girlfriend is petite but she wants a 2+ Carat. I am thinking 1.5-1.75c but it will technically be close to 2c with the pave band. She wants Crushed style- (I.E really sparkly) cushion cut, cupcake single prong setting, with a Platinum French pave band with Diamonds that go all …
Hi. I am looking for a round diamond, as close to a carat that I can get, with no eye visible flaws. I am looking to spend around $3000. I have looked online and found the diamonds listed below but would like a professional opinion. Thanks. https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1515767.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1529240.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1514481.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS2-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1533669.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Very-Good-Cut-Round-Diamond-1482510.asp James Allen James Allen …
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