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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 am looking for a pair of diamonds from Bluenile.ca (I’m in Canada so need duty free) for earrings (solitaire, white gold claw setting). Approximate cost of $1,200 CAD. Appreciate your assistance! Let me know if something like this would suit you or if you’d want me to keep looking around: Blue Nile LD13095844 …
Hello. I worked with you before for an engagement ring and was great. Today, I’m interested in buying a pair of diamonds for stud earrings. .45 – .55 carat round diamonds that are good value for earrings. Prefer James Allen. Aside from being eye clean, I hope for good cut. Can you work your magic …
Hi, My boyfriend just purchased this diamond: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/emerald-cut/2.14-carat-d-color-vvs2-clarity-sku-7888240?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am a little concerned about purchasing something so expensive online without seeing it first – any thoughts as to whether this is a good cut, eye clean diamond? The diamond is absolutely eye-clean and it is a beautiful example of a nice emerald cut with no …
Hey, I’m picking out a radiant diamond (0.8 carat range, 2,500-3,000 CAD$). I’ve found several ones I like, but have very thick girdles like this one: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/0.80-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-8061993?a_aid=dmnd1357 Or they have what I observe to be a bowtie effect and darkening in the middle: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/radiant-cut/0.80-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-7936830?a_aid=dmnd1357. How would the larger girdle effect the look of the diamond… …
Hello, I am looking at this ring from James Allen. I found your Ringo tool helpful. 14K WHITE GOLD THREE STONE ROUND AND PAVE SET DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.01-carat-i-color-vs1-clarity-true-hearts-cut-sku-8110774?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s $7935 total. Total carat says 1.68 with the sides which sounds decent to me. Anything I have missed? Would you be able to find something …
Hi, My friend suggested your service to me. He recently successfully bought a ring with your help and I am looking for the same 🙂 As probably most of your clients I have pretty much zero clue of what I want to buy. I checked though your website as well as Bluenile.com. My budget is …
Hello Diamond Pros, I would like to purchase a diamond ring (for engagement) from James Allen or Blue Nile, at around $6,000. Below are some specifications I would like: – around 1 carat – round – eye clean What style setting (solitaire, pave/side stones/halo) and metal (yellow/white gold, platinum) do you want to use? This …
Looking for an eye clean 1ct cushion diamond under 3500$. Saw these: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.00-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-8029893?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-8078944?a_aid=dmnd1357 www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-5435551?a_aid=dmnd1357 Unless you have other recommendations. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-vs2-clarity-sku-5435551?a_aid=dmnd1357 I would rule out this one. Strong fluorescence is a kiss of death on anything higher than a J color. I’d go with this one: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/cushion-cut/1.01-carat-g-color-si1-clarity-sku-8078944?a_aid=dmnd1357 It’s slightly better cut than the other G …
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