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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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I’m looking at a diamond for a halo ring setting on James allen. Here’s the link to the one I am viewing. www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.40-carat-i-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-7440631?a_aid=dmnd1357 Any thoughts comments or concerns? Unfortunately, I color is too low for a halo setting. The diamond would have a yellow hue compared to the smaller diamonds next to it. I wouldn’t …
Hello! First off this was an amazing read and I learned so much. I am about to pull the trigger on an engagement ring for my girlfriend this week. She specifically wants an emerald cut and I ‘think’ I found the right one in my budget…. I will copy and paste the link for this …
Hi – I started looking for an engagement ring recently and since I didn’t have any background in the area, I found your website extremely helpful. I think I have settled on the following setting: 14K WHITE GOLD SPLIT SHANK PRINCESS SHAPE DIAMOND HALO ENGAGEMENT RING I would like some advice on which stone to …
Hey, What is a good diamond for this type of setting? PLATINUM CATHEDRAL PAVE HALO DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RING A marquise diamond. Budget for a diamond is about 4,500-5,000. Here’s a beautiful marquise cut diamond that would look amazing in that setting: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/marquise-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vvs1-clarity-sku-7769587?a_aid=dmnd1357 I didn’t find anything significantly larger or better value than this diamond despite …
Hello, I am looking for a loose oval cut diamond on James Allen. My budget for the diamond (only the diamond) is around $2,200-$2,500. Do you have any recommendations, suggestions or direct links to a diamond? Any and all help is greatly appreciated! Can you please tell me what setting style and metal you’re planning …
Hello, I am hoping to get an oval diamond in a rose gold French pave setting for an engagement ring, with budget $15k-$20k, and wondering what my options are. I know my girlfriend would love something around 2 carats but am not sure what is realistic at that price range. Would love your advice or …
Hi Diamond Experts, I’m hoping to get your assistance with buying a diamond for an engagement ring. I would like to buy the center diamond with your assistance from James Allen (for the setting below). My girlfriend believes that she has large hands, her ring size is an 8, and therefore I’d like to buy …
What does it mean that the cut falls outside your recommendation? www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut/1.20-carat-h-color-vvs2-clarity-excellent-cut-sku-7569042?a_aid=dmnd1357 I am looking around the 1.2-1.25 range for diamond size without breaking the budget ($7,500-$8,000). For this setting: 14K WHITE GOLD PAVE ROPE ENGAGEMENT RING As for the stone, it’s deeply cut. That would negatively affect brilliance. For that setting, you can stick …
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