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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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First off, I’d like to thank you for your site, your diamond education articles have been integral in guiding my search for the perfect diamond for my budget. My total budget is about $3500-4000, and I’m looking at settings between $575 and $1050 (for color purposes, I want to note I’m going with a platinum …
I’m looking for a round brilliant diamond to replace the one my wife lost many years ago. Budget is $10,000. I’m a bit confused by the cut appearance which seems to vary a lot on the pictures on your website. I want the largest and most brilliant diamond for the money and agree with your …
I came across your site, and I just want to thank you for your help! I am looking for a round diamond, probably to put in a skinny, pave style ring. I would like the whole ring to be around $5000, so about $3500/$4000 for the diamond. I was looking on Blue Nile, but then …
Your website is very informative, educational and helpful. Originally I looked at Blue Nile but I worried about the workmanship of the rings. I really wanted the heirloom micropave setting with a cushion or radiant diamond. Then I looked at James Allen but I was not sure if the table/depth % was good enough = …
Hi, The Diamond Pro Team, Thanks so much for the work you put into the site. I’ve learned so much since coming here, and it’s really caused me to slow down and look deeper at my purchase. I especially appreciate the pages on specific cuts. After reading through all of that, however, I still feel …
I am looking for an Asscher Cut diamond for a solitaire engagement setting, most likely a simple, elegant 2mm platinum mount. I would like to be in $10k-$14k range for the stone and be out the door for less than $15k with the setting. I have spent a lot of time doing research but was …
I want a white gold, round brilliant cut solitaire, my sister got a engagement ring and i love it, is pretty simple just white gold and the diamond… her is a princess cut but i was thinking getting a round … i also wanted your opinion on that… my budget is between 1500$ – 2000$ …
I have a budget of about $1000-2000 ,including the setting but I don’t have a clue where to start. Ive gone to a few places but either the diamond was too small or didn’t shine enough.Not to mention the prices they’re giving me are not what I thought. One store made it seem as if …
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