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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.
Use the filter below to find Q&As relevant to your diamond search:
I stumbled across your site and I’m hoping you can help me. I will be spending a lot of money on the ring purchase and am a bit overwhelmed on trying to figure out what is a good deal. I am looking for approx. 2.2-2.5 carat diamond with a round shape. The most important thing …
Hello – Love the site! This isn’t exactly playing with the big boys here, but your advice would be appreciated if it’s worth your while. I’ve been looking to purchase a promise ring, but they all look kind of cheesy and I’d rather just purchase a diamond. I’m looking for a round shape, around .33 …
I’ve read with interest the Q&A section and love the diamonds you help people find. I would love some help/advice, as I want to order a ring in the next few days from jamesallen.com. Here is the ring: https://www.jamesallen.com/engagement-rings/pave/-Platinum-Pave-Set-Diam-Engagement-Ring.html I am wanting (hopefully) to be somewhere around .85-.9 carats, but with an excellent cut diamond …
I’m searching for a round diamond of about 1ct at a budget of $6000. Based on the information in your site, I’ve mostly been looking at excellent or better cut, I color, and SI1/VS2 clarity stones, which are eye-clean. I’ve browsed James Allen & Blue Nile and came up with some possibilities: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1468671.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-SI1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1471701.asp Blue …
Q: We know exactly what we want and are about to purchase from blue nile,but since reading your site–are confused and fearful.. where can we go to get same diamond ring for good cost..? James Allen James Allen is the leader in online diamond sales. Their imaging technology is the same as inspecting a diamond with …
Thank you for all the great information you’ve put together on your site, it’s been a great resource for me. I’m looking for a great stone for my girlfriend’s engagement ring and am looking for some advice. My criteria Cut: Excellent/Ideal (or better) Color: J (or better) Clarity: SI2 (this is where I need help …
I found your website from google 🙂 and after your Q&A sections, I was amazed with how you help people. I am hoping that you can help me too I am from Singapore and hoping to purchase diamond online from James Allen (they give free shipping and insurance) and then it set it to ring here in …
I have now spent a number of weeks (turning to months) educating myself on the various elements to be taken into account when purchasing a diamond/engagement ring. After visiting a number of jewelers I didn’t feel I was getting my moneys worth so decided to look online. I have now read countless reviews of Blue …
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