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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’ve thoroughly enjoyed this website and the diamond education it provides. I’m at the point where I’m ready to buy and have decided on a setting I found on James Allen (Danhov AE100 14k white gold). That said, I have a total budget of about 8k and the setting takes about 3,100. Leaving me with …
After some deliberation between Michael and myself, we decided to post this Q&A. As I wrote in my article, The Diamond Pro.Pro, it’s perfectly fair and understandable to question why we do what we do. That’s why I wrote that article. We felt, however, that this guy’s belligerent threats were completely uncalled for – especially …
I have learned a lot reading the articles on your site and appreciate what you are doing to help those of us with little or no knowledge of diamonds. I have the setting picked out already. It will be custom made out of 14k gold to look like this: http://www.knoxjewelers.biz/products/design-1712 I have around a $4000 …
I am looking for an engagement ring on James Allen thats no less than 1.50 ct, preferably in the 1.70 ct range. The maximum I’m looking to spend is $15k everything included (I live in Canada so I expect to pay around $1500 duty). Below is a link for one that I like and was …
Hi! Am looking to buy a diamond ring to replace my original. Saw this at Blue Nile and printed it for an example when I head out in the morning. Celebrating our 28th Anniversary, and DON’T have a clue…Going to Gold n Diamonds, in Memphis, TN. Just wondered what you think of this? Here’s a …
I am in the market for an engagement ring and really know nothing. Your website is insanely helpful and led to try contacting you. I’m not 100% on what I want but near positive that i’m in the market for a simple solitaire on platinum or white gold. I really don’t know how much setting …
Your site has been amazing and I was wondering if you could help me find a round cut diamond between 12k and 15K. The larger the better (I was hoping for 2 carat, but I don’t know if that will fit into my price range). That being said, I don’t want to sacrifice on diamond …
Thanks so much for this website the education has been amazing! Saved me from making a bad decision so far! I’m looking for a round cut diamond for a basic solitaire setting. Just something simple and elegant. I’m been looking on James Allen at some diamonds around .6 carrot https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/J-VS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1522071.asp I’m just worried the actual …
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