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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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Is this a decent diamond? https://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/K-VS1-Premium-Cut-Radiant-Diamond-1085232.asp Can you make any other recommendations in that price range? I like the radiant because it is a little different than the traditional round. 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. …
Message: ■Is your goal cheapest price for given parameters, yes chapest price for given parameters. .71 c ■Round ■Desired Color Range I to J ■VS1 to si 1 ■$2000 ■I want it to sparkle It would like it on a 4 prong classic type ring Thanks! James Allen James Allen is the leader in online …
I am looking for a round, cushion, or oval shape diamond under $2000. As far as clarity is concerned, anything ”eye-clean” is fine. Of course, I would like the biggest diamond, I don’t like the faint yellow tint. I read on your website that a medium fluorescent can help a lower color diamond look better, …
I am 21, me and my gf have been dating four years. I have been saving about a year now and I have a budget of up to $6000 for the diamond, and $1500 for the setting. I am looking for a round diamond with the best bang for my buck. I’d like it to …
Hi, Great site. You really helped me with my purchase from Jamesallen.com. I was looking for a princess cut diamond in the $4500 range. My citeria were ~0.75-1.2 carat, D-G, IF-VS1, ideal or premium cut. As you see from the diamonds I narrowed it down to, I let the clarity slide to VS2 upon advice …
Thanks for the info you provide on your site. I’ve taken your tips and narrowed the parameters to ”ideal cut”, ”I or H color”, and the low range of clarity. I am looking at 1 carats. Total budget is staying around 5k or so. I get 2 results on James Allen: 1. H, SI2 for …
First off, your website has been tremondously helpful for me-a first time diamond buyer. I hugely value cut and I have been looking at Blue Nile and their signature cut. Obviously, I am paying more for the signature brand. So, I used the more stringent table (60.1 to 61.9) and depth% (55 to 57) values …
First, great site and I’m glad that I stumbled onto it! I’m contacting you for your expert advice, or at lest nudge in the right direction. I am looking at engagement rings with diamonds in the ~10k range. The Bride-to-be is interested in size over quality, she thinks 1.5ct would be about right. Setting is …
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