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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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Big fan of you and your site. I’ve been looking on and off for a diamond for a while now. I thought I wanted to buy her something around the 1.25 range but when I looked at one in person it was just too big for her finger. Now I think I want to find …
I really appreciate your very informative website. I am looking for an engagement ring upgrade for a 10th anniversary gift for later this month. The budget for the diamond alone is around $7500. I am looking for a round cut, eye-clean diamond, hopefully ideal cut or very close to ideal proportions. I want at least …
Your website is incredible. This is full of amazing information and myth buster for many like me. I would love if you can help me figure out what would be best for my budget. I am looking for a ring in 4000-5000 (Max) budget for my wife. 1. The goal is to get the best …
Hi there! Your site has given me a lot of good information on diamonds and I would like to say thanks! In addition, I was wondering if you can please look at these three diamonds and give me your advice as to which is the better product. Here they are: https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-992484.asp https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VS1-Ideal-Cut-Princess-Diamond-1389585.asp Blue Nile LD01636015 …
I’m in the process of buying my first ever diamond to propose to my wonderful girlfriend. She wants a princess cut 1.25 -1.5 on a white gold/platinum pave setting. I reviewed your site and loved the advice. Based on your recommendations on color and clarity I saw the attached on James Allen. The inclusions look …
I want to buy the perfect engagement ring to my soon to be wife, She wants something she can wear it everyday but elegant and with style. My first question is that She likes Emerald diamonds but everyone has told me that they are not very sparking and I’d better buy her a princess or …
Well, I thought I knew what I was looking for in a princess cut diamond, and then I found your site and discovered that I was probably going to spend more than I had to on a diamond that would be of a quality not noticed by an untrained eye. I am looking for a …
I’m so glad I found your site. I was hoping you could give me some advice on buying a loose stone. I’m looking for a Round 1.0 to 1.2 carat stone, H-I color, preferrably no worse than SI2 clarity (and ”eye clean”). I was looking to spend between $3500 and $4000. Is that realistic? Any help …
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