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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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Hello, I wanted to get an engagement ring for my girlfriend. My budget is between HKD50,000 and HKD55,000 (approx. USD6,400 to USD7,100), and I came up with this diamond on Blue Nile: Blue Nile LD13562919 Personally, my order of preference would be carat weight > cut > color > clarity I would love to hear …
Hi there, Could you review these diamonds if they are eye clean? Thank you. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-8569491?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.81-carat-j-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8642278?a_aid=dmnd1357 https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/0.90-carat-j-color-vs1-clarity-ideal-cut-sku-8569491?a_aid=dmnd1357 This diamond is beautiful and has great overall specs. The only issue might be the color grade – while J looks colorless in a solitaire setting, it might have a yellow hue in a pave or halo where …
I’m interested in purchasing a pair of 1tcw diamond earrings from Blue Nile. Originally I was looking at higher clarity (VS1/VS2) but after reading your diamond earring guide I am now considering a SI1 clarity pair of diamond stones. Are there any stones that you would recommend? I found this pair that I thought would …
Hello! Thanks for posting all of your articles, they have been very helpful. Seems that “eye clean” holds a lot of value when comparing diamonds but I’m not sure how to determine if something is eye clean online? While reviewing the options on James Allen I found this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.30-carat-f-color-vs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-8381892?a_aid=dmnd1357 which, based on my “eye …
Dear Friends, I am first time diamond ring buyer from Canada, and I hope you will help me make an optimal choice. The ring should be an anniversary present for my wife, and my budget is CAD $2,000. We checked some local stores, but I was not happy with selection and prices. That is why, …
I have read most of your website to learn about buying a diamond online. I want to see what you can come up with for me. This is what I want and what is important to me based on what I have read here: I want a round cut diamond that will go into white …
Hi there! Hoping to seek some advice in picking out a radiant cut diamond. Here are some loose parameters: Diamond: – Cut: Radiant (preference for more elongated/rectangular vs. square) – Carat: Somewhere around 1… No larger than 1.2 – Colour: I think colour is typically a bit easier to notice in radiants vs. others? Probably …
Hi, I am buying an engagement ring with a cushion shape diamond in a pave style ring. I’ve read all the information on your site and have made a selection on Blue Nile. I’m looking for some advice on my diamond selection to be sure I have a good choice. I selected two similar diamonds. …
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