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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 in need of an engagement ring! have a total budget of up too $3,500 but would prefer to stay around $3,000. My end ring is a 14k white gold, halo set, with a princess cut. I have picked the setting already and the wedding band that will go with it. I just …
Hi there. I have been doing a bunch of research and am now in the market for a engagement ring. I have been using Blue Nile and have found a few stones. I have found what I think it a great diamond. It’s Blue Nile LD10058040 It is bigger than I would like being a …
Hi, I saw online that you provide independent reviews of online diamonds and a discount code for Blue Nile. Is that still the case? Would you be able to give me any insight into whether or not these two diamonds are “eye-clean”, or one better than the other in your opinion? Also, do you have …
Hi there, I’m looking for an anniversary ring that looks similar to an engagement ring. The most important things to me are fire and brilliance in a princess cut. I’d prefer approximately 1.00 carat that is eye-clean. This is what I’ve chosen from James Allen so far: www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/princess-cut/1.01-carat-h-color-vs1-clarity-sku-4866725?a_aid=dmnd1357 PLATINUM 0.32CT FRENCH CUT PAVE DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT …
Hi! I’ve been reading through your articles on purchasing a loose diamond, and I would LOVE some guidance. I’m looking to design my own ring on Blue Nile. Solitaire, cushion cut, 1-1.5 carats, cathedral setting on a platinum ring. I’m looking to spend around $5000 on the engagement ring, and could love to maximize size …
Hello! I’m shopping for an engagement ring, and I know she wants a cushion cut halo style ring. The way she describes it, is that she wants the ring to be a perfect circle, with the halo ‘sitting’ on top of the ring. She doesn’t like that at the top of the rings, where the …
Hi There! I’m building a necklace via Blue Nile. using the following setting: Double Bail Solitaire Pendant Setting Which of the following diamonds would be best? 1) Blue Nile LD12738583 2) Blue Nile LD12864445 To be honest, wouldn’t recommend either of the diamonds you sent me. They have a lot of black crystals that might …
Hello. I’ve picked a ring and setting at Blue Nile. Can you review the stone and/or recommend a better one for value/clean eye? $ can stay similar ok going larger size lol. I am in Canada so duty free is important for cost. Thanks! Blue Nile LD12764767 Petite Roped Cathedral Diamond Engagement Ring Unfortunately, the …
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