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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:
First of all – thank you so much for your website, it’s so helpful, the best I’ve seen by far! Really appreciate your honest advice and insightful comments. My partner and I are looking to buy a round diamond, between 2 and 2.5 carats, excellent cut, and probably an SI1 and I colour. We had …
I am about to purchase this Brian Gavin diamond, or something similar to it. What are your thoughts? https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/diamonds/diamond-details/1.310-f-si1-77-diamond-active-104061000011#more Thanks! 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. They have the largest exclusive loose diamond inventory online and …
Hi Ira, I would like to purchase a princess cut diamond that has maximum brilliance and fire. My current specifications are gia certified vvs1-vvs2 e color polish ex-vg symmetry ex-vg depth 68-75% is this the biggest factor to achieve the most fire and brilliance? table under 75% The diamond would be going into a halo …
Looking for sparkle, idealy 1.2 to 1.5 CT. Can have shipped in the US (save taxe!) although I live in Canada. I was thinking between 3000$ to 4000$ (ideal 3000-3500 ). Going crazy here, want something that won’t loose it’s value Saw this http://www.mcqueenjewelry.com/Round-Diamond-Stud-Earrings/1.50-ct.-tw.-Round-Cut-Diamond-Stud-Earrings-F-FL.html but they use EGL … how flawed a FL- F colored …
Your site is simply amazing, with so much useful information. I’ve been researching my diamond purchase for a while and I have narrowed down my choices to the following diamonds from JA. I’m wondering what are your thoughts on them? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Round-Diamond-1493118.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VVS2-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1509632.asp Which one would you recommended or perhaps some other similar diamond? I plan …
Hi, First I wanted to say thank you for all of the information on this site. Looking for a diamond is a bit of a challenge especially with all the conflicting information/(mis)representations by a lot of the big stores. What I’m looking for: a round, excellent cut at about 2 ct. I totally agree with …
I first wrote you aabout 6 weeks ago regarding my search for a ~3 carat diamond for an engagement ring I’d like to present this November. Through Q&A’s you posted with other readers, I found Lesley at Brian Gavin. I’ve chatted back and forth with Lesley, letting her know I was looking for something in …
First of all, thanks for the website and all of its Q&As. They’re very helpful in my learning about diamonds. I’ve been looking on the two websites that you recommend and have found several good stones. I have a stone that was found through a friend of mine who is a jeweler and I wanted …
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